Councillor Rob Cashman - Shire of Murray

01/11/2026

I was pleased to support the inclusion of several Aboriginal road names for future stages of Peel Business Park.

The names recognise important Bindjareb ancestors and local history, helping preserve the stories and heritage of our region for future generations.

Road names may seem like a small thing, but they provide a lasting way to acknowledge the people and history that helped shape Murray.

At last November's OCM, I was successful in having our regions Veterans names included on street name lists for the Shire, recognising the significant contributions Veterans made who sacrificed everything in both WW1 and WW2. I look forward to seeing those names included in future uses.

31/10/2026

A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the Shire of Murray's Anti-Poverty Week food drive.

More than 16 bins of food and essential items were donated to the Pinjarra Community Kitchen and will help support local families, pensioners and people experiencing hardship, including through the kitchen's annual Christmas hamper program.

As cost-of-living pressures continue to rise, this is a fantastic example of our community looking after those who need a helping hand.

Well done Murray.

30/10/2026

I'm pleased to see the Shire of Murray secure $100,000 in State Government funding to help protect the historic Cooper's Mill and surrounding foreshore from erosion and inundation.

Cooper's Mill is an important part of our local heritage, being the first flour mill built in the Peel region and the only remaining example of its kind. With increasing erosion and regular inundation events affecting the site, it is important that action is taken now to preserve this significant piece of Murray's history.

The funding will support planning and protection works aimed at improving the long-term resilience of the mill, surrounding foreshore, public infrastructure and environmental values.

I was pleased to support this initiative and welcome the success in securing external funding rather than placing the full cost on local ratepayers. Protecting our heritage while preserving the environmental values of the estuary is an investment in future generations.

A great outcome for our community and for the preservation of one of Murray's most significant heritage landmarks.

29/10/2026

I voted against the proposed 295-dwelling lifestyle village in Ravenswood.

My decision was not about opposing lifestyle housing. Rather, I was concerned that 295 dwellings exceeds what many residents expected for the site and what many told Council they would support.

I also remain concerned about whether existing infrastructure and road networks are keeping pace with the level of growth occurring in Ravenswood.

After considering the proposal and community feedback, I was not convinced the scale of the development was appropriate and therefore voted against it.

28/10/2026

🎭 Oliver! opens in just 4 weeks! 🎩

It’s great to see the cast and crew at Murray Music and Drama Club working hard to bring this much-loved classic to life. There’s nothing quite like seeing the talent and hard work of our local community come together to put on a great show.

If you haven’t got your tickets yet, now’s the time! Come along, enjoy the music, the characters and the magic of Oliver! and support the people who make these productions possible.

📅 13–22 November 2026

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: https://www.taztix.com.au/mmdc

Well done to everyone involved. Looking forward to seeing the show!
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27/10/2026

Steak day tomorrow at the Exchange Hotel Pinjarra! Gotta love supporting local!
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WEDNESDAYS ARE MADE FOR STEAK!
Every Wednesday we serve up a mouth-watering lineup of steakhouse specials, paired with our signature oregano & sea salt chips and fresh salad, with plates starting from just $25.

Pinjarra, your midweek meal plan is sorted. Tag your steak crew and make a date.
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27/10/2026

At Octobers OCM, Councillors were able to celebrate the great achievements of the Shire's CEO taking out the National Peter Chaffey Economic Development Australia Leadership Award. A wonderful achievement for our Shire.

27/10/2026

📸 A glimpse into life around 1910.

This sleeper cutters camp showcases the hard work that helped build our region. Scattered throughout the camp are traditional tools of the trade, including a broadaxe, axe, mallet, crosscut saw and crowbar. A reminder of the skill, resilience and determination of those who came before us.

📚 Image from Murray and Mandurah, by Ronald Richards
📸 Courtesy Mr H. McMeekin
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A glimpse into the hard work and craftsmanship of the past! 📸

This photograph takes us back to a typical sleeper cutters camp around 1910. 🕰️

A sleeper is a large cut of a timber log, essential for the construction of buildings and cabins. 🏠

Scattered throughout the image are fascinating tools of the trade, including a broadaxe, mallet, axe, crosscut saw, and crowbar! 🛠️

📚 Image from Murray and Mandurah, by Ronald Richards
📸 Courtesy Mr H. McMeekin

26/10/2026

This is happening now, if you receive a paper copy or jump online, you can input your vision for our Shire into the future.