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Leonora is the service centre for the mining, exploration and well established pastoral industry. Gwalia is a must see for the visitor as it has been restored to its original condition (as it was in the early 1900's) and boasts one of Australia's finest museums. Malcolm serves today only as a railhead and has a population of zero. Read More...
In the interest of keeping our vulnerable community safe, please postpone your holiday travel to our region to a later date.
We look forward to welcoming you when the pandemic is over!
MEDIA RELEASE
On direction from the authorities, including the Shire of Leonora, the Leonora Supermarket are limiting the purchase of products, with preference given to local people. The Shire of Leonora is very supportive of the Leonora Supermarket’s patience and vigilance in ensuring that local people still have access to supplies, and ask that people continue to support them and shop with courtesy.
J G Epis
Chief Executive Officer
24th March 2020
MEDIA RELEASE
Cancellation of the 2020 Golden Gift
At the Shire of Leonora’s Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 17th March 2020, the Council passed the resolution to cancel the 2020 Golden Gift due to COVID-19. It was decided that the Shire’s resources would be concentrated on the mitigation of the social and economic impact of the virus over the next six months.
J G Epis
Chief Executive Officer
23rd March 2020
HERITAGE AWARD WIN
"The Shire of Leonora have not let their remote location stop them from tackling big projects. The completion of the five-year $3.3 million Gwalia Upgrade Project is their biggest heritage achievement to date.
The project aimed to deliver an ambitious works program at Gwalia, including the conservation of Gwalia's Historical Precinct, Museum and Hoover House, reconstruction of the historic timberheadframe and preservation of the Gwalia settlement's 22 traditional miners' cottages.
The judges believe the completion of this conservation work ensures Gwalia's place as an important heritage and tourist destination in the future."
-Hon David Templeman - MLA MINISTER FOR HERITAGE.
Anne Arnold- CHAIR HERITAGE COUNCIL OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Changes to Banking Details re Scams
Over the last few years we are all increasingly aware that scams have become more frequent and more sophisticated. For that reason, the Shire of Leonora have put in place extra controls when requested to change suppliers’ bank details. In turn, please ensure you check with us if you are advised that the Shire has changed its bank details
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No TV Reception?
If you are experiencing issues with local TV reception, please let the Shire of Leonora know as soon as possible - the sooner we can investigate the source of the problem, the sooner we can get your favourite shows back on the box.
Please contact the Shire office directly in person or by phone, 9037 6044 / 16 Tower Street between 8am and 4.30pm or email admin@leonora.wa.gov.au
Please note: Transmission of ABC programs are not the responsibility of the Shire of Leonora. This remains the sole responsibility of the Australian Broadcasting Commission.
Faulty Streetlights?
If you notice any streetlights out, on your street or just around town, make sure to report it. Make sure you have a rough address at least, and if you can make note of the faulty streetlight(s) pole numbers it will really help Horizon Power address the faulty streetlight as quickly as possible.
To report a faulty light (Broken or otherwise) call Horizon Power on 1800 264 914 or complete the online form at https://horizonpower.com.au/power-outages/report-a-faulty-streetlight/
Prospectors, make sure you come home safely to your family and friends.
Leonora Police in partnership with the Department of Mines and Petroleum and the Shire of Leonora encourage prospectors visiting the Northern Goldfields area to download and complete our prospector safety form. This form has been compiled for your safety and welfare and the information contained within the form will be confidential and only used in cases of emergencies. Forms can be returned to the Shire office, DMP Leonora or Leonora Police Station in person, post or email. Leonora Police can be contacted for further information 08 9037 6100. Leonora.police.station@police.wa.gov.au. For more information on how to stay safe when prospecting, click here.