August 2019

Shire Snippets

Hi Everyone,

For the second year in a row the North Midlands district celebrated a

NAIDOC event in Morawa. This year the event was bigger in numbers

with schools from around the district joining the celebrations in

recognition of this years theme: Voice. Treaty. Truth. Working together

for a shared future.

I would like to use this opportunity to acknowledge the organising committee for their hard work and commitment to the delivery of another outstanding event.

At the July Council meeting the 2019-2020 budget was adopted. This budget has a strong emphasis on road maintenance with an extra $200k being included; it is also further supported by the inclusion of a new Grader Operator which the Shire is currently recruiting for. Please visit our website to see the full 2019-2020 budget.

You will find two positions to join the works and assets team advertised

in the Scene, on town notice boards and on social media. Application

packages are available on the Shire website or can be picked up from

the admin office.

Regards Chris

Banners

in the

Terrace

The Shire submission for the new Banners in the Terrace, “shoWcAse in Pixels,” will be screened in a slideshow in Yagan Square Digital Tower , Perth from Monday, 29 July to Sunday, 11 August at 12:22pm.

The Shire of Morawa adopted the 2019-2020 Annual Budget at their July Council

meeting. The Budget provides for an increase in rate revenue of 2.3% which is in

line with the increase in CPI (1.3%) plus 1%. The Shire of Morawa remains in a

sound financial position with strong cash-backed reserves set aside for future

projects. The 2019-2020 budget is built on the second year of the Corporate

Business Plan which was developed from the revised Strategic Community plan

reviewed by Council and Community in 2017-2018 . Projects this year include:

Rural Road Maintenance $950,000

The Shire has worked to increase its road maintenance

budget by $200,000.

Continued support of medical services $80,000

Stage 1 detailed design of a Morawa Trails Network $50,000

Waste Management Strategy $40,000

Detailed design of relocation of the netball courts $30,000

Youth Centre & School Holiday Programs $28,850

Ranger Services $25,000

Sponsorship & Support of Community events $20,000

Continued support of the Morawa Visitor Centre $20,000

Tourist Park Redevelopment $15,000

Reconciliation Action Plan $10,000

2019-20 Capital projects, in addition to the above, planned in this budget include:

Road construction (part funded by grants) $1,227,500

Plant and equipment purchases—includes new community bus $948,050

Upgrade to Sewerage system $75,000

Playground Equipment, BBQ & Water Fountains $70,000

Revamp of Shire Administration building frontage $25,000

Cemetery Board & Entry Statement $15,000

The full budget document is available on the shire website

www.morawa.wa.gov.au

Budget 2019-2020

Shire Snippets ...

As a member of the NAIDOC Working Group the Shire

assisted with the Midwest NAIDOC 2019 event. This year’s NAIDOC theme was:

Voice. Treaty. Truth. Working together for a shared future.

This theme tied in beauti-fully with the inclusion and active participation of schools from across our Midwest region. Yalgoo, Morawa, Perenjori, Three Springs, Carnamah and Coorow were represented with approximately 430 students involved. Total event numbers came close to 800 including support staff, visiting

guests, agencies, organisations, stall holders and community members.

Highlights of the day were the NAIDOC march, Flag Raising Ceremony, Smoking Ceremony, art displays, artefact displays and talks as well as numerous engaging activities to explore. This year we were also very lucky to have the Red Ochre Band playing creating a real event atmosphere.

An event such as this would not be possible without all the helpers, supporters and sponsors – so a big thank you to each and every one of you. Finally a big thanks to those who came along and helped celebrate this year’s event. It was a wonderful to see people learning about culture and having fun participat-ing in various activities and stalls.

We look forward to seeing you all at the Midwest NAIDOC 2020 event.

Shire Snippets ...

The Shire is proudly partnered with Act-Belong-Commit and this month is Active August! Check out the calendar for ways

you can be more active in your mental health.

Youth Centre

Shire Snippets ...

Community

We saw plenty of youngsters after school in July and at the Holiday Youth Program!

Freestyle Now came back for

BMX, skateboard and scooter

sessions

Holiday corn fritters and after

school jam drops!

And yes …. slime!