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Trio of projects complete in Murray
Posted 19 February 2025 Trio of projects complete in Murray

Three major projects have been completed in Pinjarra with funding from Alcoa to support the lifestyle, wellbeing and safety of the community.

WA Gala Sports Awards
Posted 13 February 2025 WA Gala Sports Awards

We’re thrilled to celebrate the Pinjarra Football and Netball Club's victory in the Healthy Clubs category at the WA Gala Sports Awards. Also a big shoutout to the C-Wise Dwellingup 100 and Mighty Jarrah Run for being finalists in the Community Sports Event of the Year.

Pinjarra Festival Applications Open
Posted 05 February 2025 Pinjarra Festival Applications Open

The Pinjarra Festival will be set once again in the beautiful grounds of the iconic Edenvale Heritage Precinct on Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 of June, during the WA Day long weekend.

New Community Space in Pinjarra Opens
Posted 04 February 2025 New Community Space in Pinjarra Opens

Humphrey Park in Pinjarra has been upgraded with improved facilities, for residents and visitors.

Community Assistance Partnership Fund Opens
Posted 03 February 2025 Community Assistance Partnership Fund Opens

The 2025 Community Assistance Partnership Fund is now open, allowing not-for-profit organisations to apply for up to $3,000 for community-led projects.

Economic Development Strategy
Posted 03 February 2025 Economic Development Strategy

The Shire is refreshing its Economic Development Strategy. We welcome your insights and encourage you to participate in our survey to guide Shire initiatives.

Community Citizen of the Year Awards
Posted 29 January 2025 Community Citizen of the Year Awards

The Murray community gathered at Edenvale Heritage Precinct on Australia Day to enjoy the annual Lion’s Club of Pinjarra breakfast, celebrate the winners and nominees of the Community Citizen of the Year Awards and welcome ten new Australian citizens to Murray.

Shire announces Murray Sports Fusion Festival
Posted 20 January 2025 Shire announces Murray Sports Fusion Festival

Murray Sports Fusion Festival to bring a host of thirteen different sporting events to Murray on 15 and 16 March.

Murray Future Food Facility coming soon
Posted 18 December 2024 Murray Future Food Facility coming soon

The Murray Future Food Facility has taken a major step forward, with the Shire of Murray leasing a 6038 square metre area of the Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia to C4C Packaging.

Dwellingup to host 2025 Sustainable Trails Conference
Posted 17 December 2024 Dwellingup to host 2025 Sustainable Trails Conference

Dwellingup has been named the host town for the 2025 Sustainable Trails Conference, further cementing the location’s reputation as a world-renowned trail destination.

Hundreds of Murray locals celebrate at Christmas on the Murray
Posted 12 December 2024 Hundreds of Murray locals celebrate at Christmas on the Murray

More than 800 people joined at the Murray River Foreshore for the annual Christmas on the Murray event last week.

Community Facility Fund recipients announced
Posted 09 December 2024 Community Facility Fund recipients announced

The Shire of Murray Council has endorsed five recipients for the 2024/25 Community Facility Fund.

Shire of Murray wins WA Heritage Award
Posted 03 December 2024 Shire of Murray wins WA Heritage Award

The Shire of Murray has been recognised at the coveted Western Australian Heritage Awards, winning the category of Adaptive Reuse of a Local Heritage Place for the newly opened Exchange Hotel, Pinjarra.

Shire of Murray wins Tidy Towns Environmental Sustainability award
Posted 02 December 2024 Shire of Murray wins Tidy Towns Environmental Sustainability award

The Shire of Murray has won a Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Environmental Sustainability award for the Riverbank Restoration Project.

Christmas on the Murray 2024
Posted 21 November 2024 Christmas on the Murray 2024

The Shire of Murray is holding the annual Christmas on the Murray event on 5 December. This popular, free community event offers hours of family fun and entertainment and runs from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Murray River Foreshore.

Shire of Murray Seniors Celebrate Senior's Week
Posted 20 November 2024 Shire of Murray Seniors Celebrate Senior's Week

More than 200 Murray seniors celebrated Senior’s Week at the Vintage Vibes Dinner and Dance event last week.

Shire of Murray Anti-Poverty Week Community Food Drive
Posted 06 November 2024 Shire of Murray Anti-Poverty Week Community Food Drive

The Shire of Murray delivered donations to the Pinjarra Community Kitchen on Tuesday 5 November.

Shire opens Façade Refurbishment Subsidy Program for 2024/25
Posted 15 October 2024 Shire opens Façade Refurbishment Subsidy Program for 2024/25

The Shire of Murray has opened applications for the 2024/25 Façade Refurbishment Subsidy Program.

Exciting School Holiday Activities in the Shire of Murray
Posted 09 October 2024 Exciting School Holiday Activities in the Shire of Murray

During this recent school holiday period, the Shire of Murray buzzed with an array of activities hosted by the Murray Aquatic and Leisure Centre (MALC), the Murray Library, and the Murray Youth for Youth Team.

Murray River Foreshore Works Complete
Posted 08 October 2024 Murray River Foreshore Works Complete

New lighting has been installed along the Murray River Foreshore in Pinjarra.

Murray Islands Rehabilitation Works Complete
Posted 02 October 2024 Murray Islands Rehabilitation Works Complete

The Shire of Murray has completed foreshore rehabilitation works at Yunderup Island, Cooleenup Island and Willow Gardens.

New Corio Road Waste Transfer Station Moving Floor
Posted 12 September 2024 New Corio Road Waste Transfer Station Moving Floor

The installation of the new moving floor and compactor at Corio Road Transfer Station is now complete.

Exchange Hotel Pinjarra open
Posted 11 September 2024 Exchange Hotel Pinjarra open

The highly anticipated Exchange Hotel Pinjarra redevelopment is complete and the venue is open for business.

Nominations open for Community Citizen of the Year awards
Posted 03 September 2024 Nominations open for Community Citizen of the Year awards

The Shire of Murray is made up of outstanding people who contribute greatly to our community. If you know one of those people nominate them for the Community Citizen of the Year awards.

Council adopts 2024/25 budget
Posted 08 August 2024 Council adopts 2024/25 budget

The Shire of Murray Council has adopted its 2024/25 budget; investing to deliver the Council Plan and community vision where Murray is an outstanding place for community, lifestyle and opportunity.

Exchange Hotel Pinjarra near completion
Posted 07 August 2024 Exchange Hotel Pinjarra near completion

The redevelopment of the Exchange Hotel Pinjarra is near completion, with the venue on track to open in Spring.

Wharf Cove project complete
Posted 02 August 2024 Wharf Cove project complete

Eight new self-floating finger jetties have been installed at Wharf Cove in South Yunderup.

Updated Council Plan 2023-2033 adopted
Posted 29 July 2024 Updated Council Plan 2023-2033 adopted

The Shire of Murray Council has adopted an updated Council Plan 2023 – 2033, reaffirming the Shire’s commitment to the community’s vision for Murray.

Kwinana Energy Recovery Facility
Posted 25 July 2024 Kwinana Energy Recovery Facility

The first load of Waste from the Rivers Regional Council Group has arrived at the Kwinana Energy Recovery Facility. The first major Energy Recovery facility in Australia.

Advocacy priorities released
Posted 18 July 2024 Advocacy priorities released

The Shire of Murray has released its 2025 election advocacy priorities; presenting key issues on behalf of the community in the political landscape.

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