Shire of Kent

29/10/2026

⚠️ WILDLIFE ALERT – BUSTARD NESTING NEAR PINGRUP PAVILION 🐦

A Bustard has made its nest and laid its eggs in the grass near the Pingrup Pavilion entry, as these birds naturally do. During nesting season, bustards can become very territorial and protective of their eggs.

We kindly ask everyone to please be cautious when walking around the pavilion entry and surrounding grassed areas.

🌿 Please keep your distance and give the bird plenty of space.
🐾 Keep pets on a lead and away from the nesting area.
👀 Be mindful of your surroundings and watch where you walk.
🚶 If the bird appears distressed or aggressive, calmly move away and give it space.

Thank you for helping us protect our local wildlife while keeping our community safe. 💚

Let’s give this little family the space they need! 🪺

28/10/2026

📣 Local businesses – have you got a project in mind to grow your business?

Round 9 of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants is now open, with up to $200,000 available for eligible Great Southern projects.

If you’re looking to expand, create jobs, develop new skills or invest in equipment that improves productivity, this could be worth a look!

Previous Great Southern recipients include:

🔹 Total Ag Centre, Katanning – $150,000 towards expanding its machinery dealership, workshop and office space.
🔹 Gnowangerup Hotel – $150,000 towards upgrading and increasing accommodation for workers and visitors.
🔹 Mrs Jones Café, Denmark – $130,000 towards expanding its kitchen and dining facilities.
🔹 Fulcher Contractors, Mount Barker – $200,000 towards a heavy plant workshop and training facility.

There’s a good mix of businesses and projects being supported, so businesses in Nyabing and Pingrup put your ideas forward!

A good starting point is to contact the Great Southern Development Commission to discuss your project and whether it fits the funding criteria.

📞 9842 4888
📧 [email protected]

Applications close at 12 noon on Thursday 14 January 2027 (WA time).

Find out more and apply:

Delivered locally by the state’s nine Regional Development Commissions, the RED Grants program supports initiatives driven by regional organisations that create real economic impact and employment opportunities, and is open to businesses, local governments and non-profit organisations.

26/10/2026

📣*Office Opening Time Change - 28 October 2026*📣
Please be advised that the Shire of Kent office will open at 9am tomorrow, Wednesday 28 October 2026 instead of 8:30am for a monthly admin staff meeting. We apologise for any inconvenience. For emergencies during this time, please contact Gary Mathewson - 0429 993 987.

23/10/2026

October - Keeping up with Kent! Newsletter out now 📰

22/10/2026

🚧 Temporary Toilet Closure – Nyabing Memorial Park 🚧

Please be advised that the public toilets at Nyabing Memorial Park are temporarily closed until further notice.

We understand this may cause inconvenience and appreciate the community's patience and understanding during this time.

Updates will be provided when the facilities are able to reopen.

Thank you for your cooperation.

22/10/2026

⚠️ Community Notice – Nyabing Tip ⚠️
The automatic gate has been fixed and has been taken off manual override. Key fobs will now operate the gate for opening and closing.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation while we worked to resolve the issue.

21/10/2026

MEDIA RELEASE - Persistence pays off: $4.28 million funding boost for North Fence Road

20/10/2026

20/10/2026

🔥👩‍🚒Bushfire Ready
Rural Fire Awareness Training 28th October @ Nyabing Community Hub ~ All welcome!
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15/10/2026

🐾 Animal Registration Renewals Due Soon 🐾

A friendly reminder to all pet owners that annual animal registrations will expire on 31 October 2026.

To ensure your cat or dog remains registered with the Shire, please renew your registration before the due date.

For information on renewal fees or to update your details, please contact the Shire Administration Office.

Thank you for helping us keep our community's pets safe and accounted for 🐶