Shire of Augusta Margaret River

🎉 Major events grants announced 🎉 Major Events Grants for 2024-25 have now been awarded to events that promote the region, boost the local economy and drive diverse and authentic experiences for both residents and visitors. Congratulations to Cabin Fever Festival, Margaret River Region Open Studios, Cape to Cape MTB Stage Race, Core Big Air Nationals Kiteboarding in Augusta, Karndiale Circus Festival and Emergence Creative Festival who join CinefestOZ Film Festival and the Margaret River Ultra Marathon as the grant-funded major events for 2024-25. To read the full story, click here: https://lnkd.in/g4-M8EcF

Job Opportunity - Manager Corporate Services ⭐ An exciting and rewarding opportunity exists for an exceptional leader with experience in finance, communications and customer services to join the Shire of Augusta Margaret River. The Shire is renowned for its surf, wine and forests, offering an unparalleled lifestyle within a connected and active community which values its natural environment. This is a high-profile position reporting directly to the Director Corporate & Customer Services, where you will lead a portfolio of business units and provide strategic & operational direction and support for the Shire. If you’re looking for a new opportunity, please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you. If you are interested, please see more info and apply at https://lnkd.in/g7nkyGSN Applications close Thursday 11 July at 4pm

Walking together on Tallinup Boodja 👣 Last week, in recognition of National Reconciliation Week 2024, we proudly partnered with the Undalup Association to give our community a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in Wadandi culture through our event, “Walking Together on Tallinup Boodja (Augusta Country),” Led by Wadandi Cultural Custodian Zac Webb and Undalup Cultural Conservationists Meeka, Joe, Kaylene, and Josie, this special event provided attendees with a deeper understanding of the ancient practices of the Wadandi people. It included activities such as tool making and reed weaving, as well as a cultural walk on Country. The success of Walking Together on Tallinup Boodja (Augusta Country), demonstrates our community’s commitment to learning about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and we look forward to continuing our journey towards reconciliation. Together, we can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia 💛🖤❤️ Thanks to everyone who participated and supported the event, including the Augusta Historical Society and Augusta CRC.

Design Experts Join South West Panel An innovative panel of experts in their field, the South West Joint Design Review Panel (SWJDRP), held its first meeting today. Meeting once a month, the SWJDRP consists of architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, heritage, sustainability and environmental design, town planning, arts and culture professionals who aim to deliver positive outcomes for our shire and other local government areas. They will provide design advice on development applications, structure plans, design guidelines and any local government projects in the participating shires and cities. Read the full story https://lnkd.in/gXauyUTW This project is a shared initiative between the Shire of Augusta Margaret River and other local governments including the City of Busselton, City of Bunbury, Shire of Collie and Shire of Harvey.

Check out what news the Leeuwin Current has brought to shore this week! The Leeuwin Current is an easy-to-read weekly Shire news update, delivered to your inbox This week's edition includes: Proposed Rates for 2024-25 💰 Have your say on Witchy Streetscape 📢 Arts Trails Launch 🎨 You can view this week’s Leeuwin current here: https://lnkd.in/gyyiGN2Y If you want to have each new edition sail straight into your inbox every Friday, subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gaTXb98Q

3, 2, 1.....go! Margaret River Street Art Trails has launched! 🚀 There's an exciting new way to experience street art in Margaret River, Cowaramup and Prevelly (with Augusta soon to follow!) Our new street art trails, developed together with Creative Corner Inc showcase almost 60 pieces of public art from local and national artists. The trails celebrate our region’s reputation as a hub for the arts and our unique sense of place here on Wadandi Boodja. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for scannable QR codes to enter the world of the artists and read their stories and the inspiration behind artworks you know and love. 🔎 Start exploring https://lnkd.in/gv7FCPJN 💻 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gsNtsCbU Thank you to the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and the South West Development Commission for your support with this project.

Check out what news the Leeuwin Current has brought to shore this week! 🌊 The Leeuwin Current is an easy-to-read weekly Shire news update, delivered to your inbox 📬 This week's edition includes: Happening Today: Witchy Main Street Party 🧙♀️ Readers & Writers Festival Kicks Off 📚 Restricted Burning Period Extended You can view this week’s Leeuwin current here: https://lnkd.in/gDZAz6iP If you want to have each new edition sail straight into your inbox every Friday, subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gaTXb98Q

Check out what news the Leeuwin Current has brought to shore this week! 🌊 The Leeuwin Current is an easy-to-read weekly Shire news update, delivered to your inbox 📬 This week's edition includes: Witchy Main Street Party ✨ Our Newest Councillor 🤝 Restricted Burning Has Commenced 🔥 You can view this week’s Leeuwin current here: https://lnkd.in/gB-w_D9M If you want to have each new edition sail straight into your inbox every Friday, subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gaTXb98Q

Job Opportunity - Finance Coordinator 💰 *APPLICATIONS EXTENDED UNTIL 7 JUNE* An exciting opportunity exists for a Finance Coordinator to join the Shire’s Finance team. You'll oversee a team of finance officers and will be responsible for coordinating financial management services, rating and revenue, indirect tax, insurance, operational planning, and reporting. For more info or to apply go to https://lnkd.in/eEj8jEnU Applications close Friday 7 June 2024 at 4pm.

Congratulations to Melissa D’Ath - who was sworn in as a Councillor last night.🙌 Melissa fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Councillor Paula Cristoffanini, as per the Local Government Act 1995, which states if a vacancy occurs within 12 months of an election it should be offered to the candidate that received the next highest number of votes during that election. More information about Melissa, and all of the Shire's Councillors, is available on our website. https://lnkd.in/esugjdgv