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Posted 26 January 2026 Winners Announced - Australia Day Citizen of the Year and Sports Star of the Year Awards

The Shire of York and York Honours Reference Group are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Australia Day Awards.

Posted 21 January 2026 Notice of Special Council Meeting - Recruitment of a Senior Officer - Executive Manager Infrastructure & Development Services

In accordance with Section 5.5(2) of the Local Government Act 1995 notice is hereby given that a Special Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 27 January 2026 in the Council Chambers, First Floor York Town Hall, Joaquina Street, York commencing at 4.00pm.

Posted 12 January 2026 Notice of Special Council Meeting - CEO Recruitment Process

In accordance with Section 5.5(2) of the Local Government Act 1995 notice is hereby given that a Special Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 13 January 2026 in the Council Chambers, First Floor York Town Hall, Joaquina Street, York commencing at 3.30pm.

Posted 18 December 2025 Notice of 2024/25 Annual Report and Annual Electors Meeting

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Posted 18 December 2025 2026 Council & Committee Meeting Dates

In accordance with Regulation 12(2) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 notice is hereby given of the 2026 Council & Committee Ordinary Meeting dates.

Posted 11 December 2025 CEO Recruitment Update | Shire of York

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Posted 08 December 2025 York Swimming Pool Project Update

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Posted 05 December 2025 Meet Your Councillors

Short video series introducing each Councillor and what they love about York.

Posted 02 December 2025 Expression of Interest - Independent Member - CEO Selection Panel

The Shire of York is recruiting for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Section 8(3)(b) of Schedule 2 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 requires the Selection Panel recruiting the CEO to include an Independent Member. Expressions of Interest are sought from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to be the Independent Member on the Selection Panel.

Posted 01 December 2025 Notice of Special Council Meeting - 2 December 2025

In accordance with Section 5.5(2) of the Local Government Act 1995 notice is hereby given that a Special Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday 2 December 2025 in the Council Chambers, First Floor York Town Hall, Joaquina Street, York commencing at 8.00am.

Posted 01 December 2025 Connect with us

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Posted 28 November 2025 Holiday Opening Hours

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Posted 24 November 2025 Now Hiring: Executive Manager Infrastructure and Development Services

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Posted 20 November 2025 Great Southern Landfill proposal at Allawuna Farm: Update

Click here for the latest news on the Great Southern Landfill proposal at Allawuna Farm

Posted 19 November 2025 Road Closure - Avon Terrace - Saturday, 6 December

Avon Terrace will be closed to all vehicle traffic during the YORKristmas event.

Posted 20 October 2025 Leadership changes at the Shire

Temporary CEO Alina Behan provides an update on recent leadership changes at the Shire

Posted 20 October 2025 York Swimming Pool – Now Open for Summer

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Posted 19 October 2025 Notice of Special Council Meeting - Swearing in of Councillors-elect & election of Shire President & Deputy Shire President

In accordance with Section 5.5(2) of the Local Government Act 1995 notice is hereby given that a Special Council Meeting will be held on Monday 20 October 2025 in the Council Chambers, First Floor York Town Hall, Joaquina Street, York commencing at 8.30am.

Posted 19 October 2025 2025 Election Results - Now Available

The results for the 2025 Ordinary Local Government Elections have been declared.

Posted 02 October 2025 YORKristmas 2025 Expression of Interest (EOI)

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Posted 01 October 2025 Free Movie & Bus – The Travellers

We need to fill the bus and it’s open to everyone! Click here for more info.

Posted 01 October 2025 2025/26 Annual Budget & Fees & Charges

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Posted 17 September 2025 The Wheatbelt Regional Carriage Driving Club

Has signed a lease with the Shire of York and York Racing Inc.

Posted 02 September 2025 Local Government Election – Candidate Profiles

Candidate profiles for the upcoming local election are now available. Click here to learn more.

Posted 02 September 2025 Gazettal of Shire of York Bush Fire Brigades Local Law 2025

Posted 01 September 2025 Funding and Sponsorship Program

Next Application Round is open and closes 30 September 2025.

Posted 22 August 2025 Have your say in the 2025 Local Government Elections

Voting for the 2025 Local Government Elections will be by postal vote.

Posted 21 August 2025 Call for Nominations - 2025 Local Government Ordinary Elections

Are you interested in running for Council? Nominations open on Thursday 28 August 2025.

Posted 15 August 2025 Special Council Meeting - Monday 18 August 2025

A Special Council Meeting will be held on Monday 18 August 2025 in the Council Chambers, First Floor York Town Hall, Joaquina Street, York commencing at 4.30pm.

Posted 13 August 2025 York Show Colouring Competition

The York Show Colouring Competition is now open!

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