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Perth Now
08-07-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Shire of Murray wins prestigious local government award
The Shire of Murray has been recognised for its redevelopment of the Exchange Hotel in Pinjarra. It won the regional growth category at the 2025 National Awards for Local Government in Canberra last month. Shire president Douglas McLarty said it was wonderful for the shire to receive such recognition. 'We think big, we have bold ideas, and our people deliver exceptional outcomes because of it,' he said. Shire of Murray president Douglas McLarty and CEO Dean Unsworth. Credit: Supplied 'The Exchange Hotel Pinjarra is just one example and it's a delight to have this recognised on the national stage.' The highly anticipated redevelopment of the Exchange Hotel was a decade-long project which welcomed its first customers in September last year. 'Since reopening, the hotel has operated at full capacity, become one of Pinjarra CBD's largest employers and provided increasingly diverse job opportunities,' Mr McLarty said. 'Local businesses benefit from this surge in activity, with the hotel contributing directly and indirectly to economic growth.' The Exchange Hotel Pinjarra project was co-funded by the shire, the hotel's operators and the Australian Government's Building Better Regions Fund.
Perth Now
01-07-2025
- General
- Perth Now
Cockatoo hydration station installed in Dwellingup
Dwellingup welcomed the installation of a 'Cockitrough' last week, which will provide essential hydration for native birds, including threatened black cockatoos. The Cockitrough supplies birdlife with multiple troughs, wooden perches and above-ground protection from predators and humans and, most notably, a permanent fresh water supply all year round, essential during dry periods when natural waterways dry up. Shire president Douglas McLarty, deputy shire president Ange Rogers and Councillor Stuart Kirkham. Credit: Supplied Designed and supplied by the Town of Victoria Park, this low-maintenance solution was especially made for black cockatoos, which regularly roost within the forested areas of the Dwellingup townsite. Shire of Murray president Douglas McLarty said one of the shire's key focus areas was working to ensure the natural environment was cared for and appreciated, and managed through the Environmental Sustainability Strategy. 'We are lucky to share our environment with many significant birds in Murray, including three species of black cockatoos,' he said. 'These are just a few of the species we endeavour to support within our sustainability efforts.' The Cockitrough is located near the Dwellingup Trails and Visitors Centre.
Perth Now
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Thousands attend fun-filled Pinjarra festival
More than 20,000 people visited Pinjarra during the WA Day long weekend to join in the festivities at the 2025 Pinjarra Festival. Held in the Edenvale Heritage Precinct, the festival featured market stalls, free kids' activities, workshops, amusements, vintage cars and machinery displays, arts displays, and a plethora of food and drink options. The festival had lots of entertainment options for both children and adults. Credit: Supplied Musical acts Mel and the Misfits, Michael Ward Music, Midnight Rose, Applejack and Moonshine, and Alex Wayne Music all performed across the weekend alongside roving entertainment. Your local paper, whenever you want it. Shire of Murray president Douglas McLarty said he was proud to see the shire host an event that showcased the best of Pinjarra and the Murray region. 'Each year the Pinjarra Festival gets bigger and better,' he said. The festival started in 1999 and has grown each year since. Credit: Supplied 'Everyone who joined us over the weekend celebrated our community and our vibrant culture. We look forward to another great event next year.' The event was supported by the Shire of Murray, Lotterywest, South32, Doral, Tourism WA, Alcoa, Cleanaway and Community Bank Pinjarra.
