One of the Town’s major attractions, "Bart" was built locally in 1985. Thousands of tourists visit the ram annually which is located in the Wetlands Park.
Wagin's Puntapin Rock which is 5 minutes east of Wagin and looks amazing at night and is a comfortable climb.
The largest Anatomically correct man made Merino Ram in the known Universe.
Westjets are a regular visitor to Wagin's airstrip and visitors are welcome to attend.
TENDER SWIMMING POOL MANAGEMENT The Shire of Wagin invites tenders from suitably qualified persons to manage and operate the Wagin Memorial Swimming Pool. Please refer to the Public notice for more details (see below). Copies of the tender documents are available from the Shire administration 2 Arthur Rd Wagin.
The Shire of Wagin invites members of the public to review a revised Disability Access and Inclusion Plan and make comment. You can see the plan here. Please email your comments to shire@wagin.wa.gov.au or contact Ms. Donna George at the shire office (tel. 9861 1177) by Monday 15 August.
Notice of intention to Impose Different
The Community Builders Program represents a grassroots leadership program that seeks to support local community builders within a defined cluster of communities to better understand and build their local and regional community and economy.
DFES are looking to complete the following works in the Shire of Wagin prior to the end of the financial year. Miller St - mulch under the powerline & 10 m buffer between assets and houses on Forrest Street.
The Shire of Wagin is inviting Community Groups and Organisations to submit their applications for contributions to projects from the Shire up to $10,000 in value (Shire Contribution) to be considered in the Community Budget Requests 2022/2023. Applications over $10,000 will only be considered as part of a 1/3 Council Contribution 2/3 Organisation Group/Grant Contribution basis. Application forms are available here Applications to be addressed to Manager of Finance, Jenny Goodbourn and close on Friday 13 May 2022.
4WDL is a Voluntary Regional Organisation of Councils (VROC) comprising the Shires of Wagin, West Arthur, Williams, Woodanilling, Dumbleyung and Lake Grace. The 4WDL Strategic Plan has identified Tourism as an industry sector offering potential economic expansion benefits and opportunities for the communities and businesses in each 4WDL Shire
Anglo American is undertaking some early stage exploration work in the shire of Wagin for approximately six weeks from mid Feb to mid March 2022.
Wagin Swimming club event - closes Pool for the day
Information about the vehicle restrictions on local gravel roads
o There is a public forum at the Eric Farrow on Monday – talking about current government investments to improve agricultural freight, as well as being able to have a say in how future investment is directed. o To find out more and to register your interest – go to the shire Facebook page and website
2021 has seen funding from the National Australia Day Council for our Australia Day Breakfast event - which has become breakfast and beyond. Save the date - January 26th from 8am onward - at the Wetlands park.