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Posted 02 October 2026 Shire of Victoria Plains Calls to Protect Regional WA from Backpacker Visa Cuts

The Shire of Victoria Plains is calling on the Federal Government to reconsider proposed changes to Australia's Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa program, warning the reforms could have disproportionate consequences for regional Western Australia's workforce, tourism industry and local economies.

Posted 24 August 2026 Shire of Victoria Plains and Yued formalise partnership to protect cultural heritage and support future growth

The Shire of Victoria Plains has signed the Noongar Heritage Agreement – Local Government.

Posted 06 August 2026 Shire Secures $3.2 Million to Deliver Eight New Worker Homes

A mix of two and three-bedroom homes will be built as part of the Edmonds Street housing development in Calingiri.

Posted 05 August 2026 Shire Secures $1.95 Million to Expand Road Safety Improvements on Wongan Hills Waddington Road

The Shire of Victoria Plains has secured funding to deliver further road safety improvements.

Posted 29 July 2026 Sean Fletcher Discusses Renewable Energy Transition on ABC Radio

Listeners can skip to the 38:25 mark for the broader discussion, with Sean appearing from 47:25 to 52:30.

Posted 24 June 2026 Shire of Victoria Plains Joins National Call for Fairer Local Government Funding

The Shire of Victoria Plains has joined local governments from across Australia in calling on the Australian Government to provide fairer funding for councils.

Posted 02 April 2026 Community Update on Fuel Supply Conditions

The Shire of Victoria Plains is monitoring current conditions that may affect fuel supply and transport across regional Western Australia, with a focus on potential local impacts for residents, businesses and agricultural operations.

Posted 20 October 2025 New-look Council Elected