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Welcome to the Wakool Shire Council

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Thank you for visiting our Council’s Website, we hope you will find it an interesting and informative source of information.  Take a browse to find out What’s On within the Shire, Council Representatives, Garbage Collection Days, Library Operating Times, Home & Community Care Contacts and many other topics.

Local information that will interest long term residents as well as visitors and newcomers.

The Shire covers an area of 7,549 sq kilometres with a population of 5,140, according to the 1991 census. 

The main population centres include Barham (1233), Moulamein (465), Tooleybuc (approx 250), Wakool (approx 250), Goodnight, Koraleigh, Kyalite and Murray Downs.  

The climate is semi arid temperate the area being known as "Riverina". The low rainfall means predominantly clear skies with very warm summers. The topography is flat with small sandy hills in areas. Vegetation varies from forest of giant river red gums through Riverina grasslands to mallee. 

The whole area is rich in bird life ranging from blue wrens to waterfowls to the mighty Wedge tail eagle. Kangaroos and emus are plentiful”.  Hence Councils partnership with Murray & Balranald Shires in the Triavian Corridor Project.  Stop at the bird hide on Moulamein/Barham Road, take the time to have a look at the abundance of bird life on the salt lakes.

We hope your visit to our Website, leads you to want to see more of our Shire Area and ultimately our Region. 

We have included some quick links below to some of the most requested information from residents and visitors. 

       Events, Activities & Happenings 

       Community Directory - Information Brochure

       Information for New Residents        About the Councillors & Council     

      Mayoral Notes   

       Business Papers                   

      Council Documents - Include Management Plan, Annual Report, Minutes, Financial Statements etc. 

       Positions Vacant                           Tenders     

      Application Forms for Development & Building Works

      Council Plant Available for Hire      Water Restrictions

      Weather Forcast for Our Area        Wakool Shire Profile                       

      TIP HOURS

                                                                   

Latest news
Garbage/Recycling Services Over Christmas Period 09
06 Nov 2009
Fire Danger Period & Permits
06 Nov 2009
Wakool Shire Council - Financial Statements 2009
05 Nov 2009

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What's on
Community eventMoulamein Pool Working Bee
08 Nov 2009
Community eventB/K Lions Club - Business Meet Nov
09 Nov 2009
Community eventCWA Ladies - Day Group Meeting Nov
09 Nov 2009
Community eventMR Woodworkers - Meeting November
09 Nov 2009
Community eventBarham/Koondrook Garden Club - Meet Nov
11 Nov 2009

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