The Shire of Dowerin held its official swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, following the recent Local Government Election. The ceremony, conducted in Council Chambers, marked the formal commencement of the new Council term.

Voting in this years' Election

Public Notice of change to scheduled date.

The Shire of Dowerin has officially adopted its 2025–2035 Community Strategic Plan, a key document that sets out the long-term vision, aspirations, and priorities of the community for the next decade.

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The Shire of Dowerin invites offers for the purchase of three properties within the Townsite.

UPDATE TO FEES AND CHARGES 2025/2026 FINANCIAL YEAR

Change to Council Meeting Dates and Time

Public Notice of change to scheduled date

Council wishes to advise that the March Ordinary Council Meeting will now be held on 27 March 2025, commencing at 4:00pm

At the 18 February 2025 OCM, Council resolved to amend the Fees and Charges relating to the Community Resource Centre

Public Notice is given to the change of start time for the 2025 February Ordinary Council Meeting.

2025 Ordinary Council Meeting Dates

Increase to Short Stay Accommodation Fees and Charges

Important information and updates

PUBLIC NOTICE OF TENDER

Access to O’Loghlen Street laneway, between Maisey Street and O’Loghlen Street will be CLOSED to ALL TRAFFIC commencing Tuesday 13 August due to sewerage maintenance.

Following an extensive and highly competitive recruitment process, the Shire of Dowerin is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Manisha Barthakur to the role of Chief Executive Officer after a Special Council Meeting held on 7 August 2024.

The Shire of Dowerin advise that all gravel roads are now OPEN to hevay vehicles. Some roads are still affected by water, so please use the sealed road network where possible to preserve our communities infrastructure. We appreciate your cooperation.

ALL GRAVEL ROADS ARE CLOSED Due to recent rainfall, ALL gravel roads within the Shire of Dowerin are CLOSED to heavy vehicles (>4.5t) effective immediately. School buses are exempt. We appreciate your cooperation to preserve our communities infrastructure.