General

The Shire of Katanning invites submissions from suitably resourced businesses or organisations for the redevelopment or repurposing of the Old Bowling Club site in Katanning.

Pursuant to the powers delegated by the Bushfires Act 1954 section 17 and 18, notice is hereby given that the Prohibited Burning period has been suspended for the area within the Katanning town site boundary from midnight 7 March 2021. The Restricted Burning Period will commence from the 8 March. Permits can be obtained from your local Fire Control Officer or the Shire Office

The following streets will be closed to traffic for the Katanning Harmony Festival: Clive Street Katanning between Richardson and Daping Streets on Friday 12 March 2021 from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. Austral Terrace Katanning between Clive and Broome Streets on Saturday 13 March 2021 from 7:00am to 8:00pm. Albion Street Katanning between Emu Lane and Austral Terrace on Saturday 13 March 2021 from 7:00am to 8:00pm.

Pursuant to the powers delegated by the Bushfires Act 1954 section 17 and 18, notice is hereby given that the Prohibited Burning period has been extended for the area within the Katanning town site boundary by 14 days from midnight 28 February 2021 until midnight on the 14 March 2021 inclusive.

The latest Shire Newsletter is now available in the Great Southern Herald. Read the electronic version here.

The Prohibited Burning period has been extended for the area within the Katanning town site boundary by 14 days from midnight 14 February 2021 until midnight on the 28 February 2021 inclusive. The rural farming area will commence the Restricted Burning Period from 15 February 2021 until 30 April 2021.

The Shire of Katanning invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced people for the following positions: Gardener/Mixed Duties, Labourer/Mixed Duties, Library Coordinator and Customer Service/Administration Officer - Casual

Amity Health has been working with the Katanning community to identify existing strengths and resources to inform the Working Together for Better Health, Katanning project, supported by commissioning partner WA Primary Health Alliance.

The Shire of Katanning hereby gives notice of a Special Council Meeting to be held on Friday 15 January 2021 at 4.00pm for the purpose of considering the following item: Appointment of Executive Manager Infrastructure and Assets All meetings are open to the public and are held at the Shire of Katanning Council Chambers, 52 Austral Terrace Katanning.

Please note the Shire Administration hours over the Christmas break. Cash/transactions close at 11.30am on Thursday 24 December 2020.

A HARVEST and VEHICLE MOVEMENT BAN will be in place from 8:00am Thursday 24 December until 7:00pm. A further HARVEST and VEHICLE MOVEMENT BAN will be in place from 9:00am Friday 25 December until 7:00pm. This includes motor bikes on bush tracks etc. To report a fire ring Triple 000. CBFCO.

The Minister for Commerce has approved the application to support additional retail trading within the Shire of Katanning for Saturday 26 December 2020 and Monday 28 December 2020 (Boxing Day public holiday).

The Shire of Katanning is seeking submissions from caterers interested in providing meals for the monthly Council Forums and Council meetings. Successful caterers will be allocated dates for a number of Forum and Ordinary Council Meeting dates.

The latest Shire Newsletter is now available in the Great Southern Herald. Read the electronic version here.

Due to Telstra works in Katanning, the Shire of Katanning Administration EFTPOS and Department of Transport (DoT) transactions are temporarily unavailable. We are experiencing intermittent disruptions to our internet connection and cannot guarantee that we will be able to process your transactions.

As of Saturday 5 December, particular businesses and venues in Western Australia must maintain a contact register of their staff and patrons for COVID-19 contact tracing, if required.

Less than a week left to get applications in for this year's Community Grants Program.

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Shire of Katanning Administration will be unable to process Department of Transport transactions and enquiries (photo cards, driver’s and vehicle licensing) on Friday 20 November 2020 between 12:30pm and 1:30pm. The front counter will still be open for general Shire of Katanning matters. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Katanning Library and Art Gallery will be closed on Friday 13 November 2020. If customers wish to return library books, please return them to the Shire of Katanning Administration and Civic Centre at 52 Austral Terrace. Business will be as usual on Saturday 14 November 2020.

The latest Shire Newsletter is now available in the Great Southern Herald. Read the electronic version here.

A reminder to residents that the Shire of Katanning’s free Green Waste verge collection commences this week from Monday 9 November until Friday 13 November 2020 as listed in the Waste Collection Calendar for 2020/2021.

The Shire of Katanning launched their new mobile community food trailer on Wednesday 4 November 2020. The trailer was on display for local Katanning businesses to view and nominate a business or community group into a draw to win the first hire of the trailer free of charge.

Residents are reminded that the Prohibited Burning Period for the Shire of Katanning commenced on Sunday 1 November 2020 and will be in place until Monday 15 February 2021. No burning of any kind can be conducted during this time. RING 000 TO REPORT A FIRE OR OTHER EMERGENCY.

The Shire of Katanning hereby gives notice that the meeting time for the Ordinary Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday 27 October 2020 has changed from 6pm to 7pm. All meetings are open to the public and are held at the Shire of Katanning Council Chambers, Austral Terrace Katanning.