Hopetoun Early Years Closure Update and Temporary Arrangements Published on 18 June 2026 Yarriambiack Shire Council and Emerge Early Years Services are working closely together to respond to significant damage at the Hopetoun Early Years building following a major water incident identified in May 2025. Tagged as: , Media Releases
BGA Alert - 2026 June 16 Published on 16 June 2026 BGA alert lifted for Yarriambiack Creek, Warracknabeal. BGA alert still in place for Lake Marma, Murtoa. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Qube Murtoa Project Published on 16 June 2026 Multi-modal freight and logistics facility for Murtoa. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Responds to Minister’s Approval of Warracknabeal Energy Park Published on 18 May 2026 Yarriambiack Shire Council has responded to the Minister for Planning’s decision that the Warracknabeal Energy Park can proceed. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Media Release - Federal Budget Response Published on 13 May 2026 Yarriambiack Shire Council has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of a $2 billion Local Infrastructure Fund to support utility companies and councils to deliver enabling infrastructure for new housing, but has expressed concern that rural communities may again miss out. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Minyip Road Discontinuance - Media Release Published on 24 April 2026 Council is advising that several local road sections in the Minyip area have been formally discontinued following a Council resolution earlier this year. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Media Release - State Election Priorities Published on 16 April 2026 Yarriambiack Shire Council has established a series of Priority Projects that it is promoting for the State Election. Mayor Andrew McLean has stated that “the Council submitted its collection of advocacy documents to both upper and lower house State Government parliamentary representatives for the Shire's region in October of last year, urging support for these initiatives”. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council Updates Position Statement Published on 26 March 2026 Yarriambiack Shire Council has reaffirmed and clarified its position on mining, renewable energy and transmission infrastructure, following unanimous endorsement of its revised Position Statement by Councillors on 25 March 2026. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Waste & Recycling Changes Published on 26 March 2026 Following comprehensive community engagement, Yarriambiack Shire Council has resolved to implement a series of changes to its waste and recycling services from 1 July 2026, with a strong focus on long-term financial sustainability. Tagged as: , Media Releases