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The Peel District Cycling Club will return to Boddington for the 2026 WA State Road Championships on Sunday, 1 November 2026.

The annual winter road grading program across all minor unsealed roads throughout the district has now been completed.

From maintaining roads and public facilities to preparing community spaces for major events, the Infrastructure Services team plays an important role in the Shire.

Members of BoddFit Community Gym now have even more ways to stay active, with several new accessories recently added to the facility.

The Boddington Town Oval hosted the recent Upper Great Southern Football League (UGSFL) Grand Final, showcasing the significant recovery and improvement of the playing surface following bushfire damage sustained during the 2025/26 bushfire events.

Families will soon have a new day to enjoy the popular Better Beginnings early learning program at Boddington Library. Following feedback from local parents and caregivers, Better Beginnings will move to Mondays from 9:00 am to 9:45 am, commencing Monday, 12 October 2026.

The Boddington Mountain Bike Park is gaining national recognition after an article in Flow Mountain Bike. Flow Mountain Bike is an independent cycling media outlet based in Australia with a global reach, dedicated to sharing information on where and what to ride.

The Shire of Boddington is proud to acknowledge the outstanding service and dedication of local Bush Fire Brigade volunteer Captain Paul Lloyd, who was nominated for the WAFES Murray Lang Bushfire Service Award.

Council has adopted a new booking policy for the six cabins currently being developed at the Boddington Caravan Park.

A tiny house on wheels has been approved for use as hosted short-stay accommodation at Mistletoe View in Crossman.

Council has adopted a new Contiguous Valuation Policy, providing greater clarity and consistency for local landowners.

The 2026/27 rates notices were issued on Friday, 28 August 2026, so keep an eye on your mailbox or inbox.

Local emergency response capability has been strengthened with the completion of a new dual-access hydrant, located alongside the Boddington Town Hall.

Following the recent much-needed rain, the Shire’s infrastructure team is busy progressing the winter grading program across the local road network.

Council has supported a further five-year partnership with 5 Rivers NRM, continuing locally accessible land care and natural resource management services from July 2027 to June 2032.

Council has introduced a subsidised annual hire arrangement for the Boddington Swimming Club, supporting the continued delivery of affordable swimming opportunities for local children and young people.

The Shire is delighted to welcome three new Australian citizens to the Boddington community.

The Boddington Youth Centre is inviting local young people to help shape the upcoming school holiday program.

Families can look forward to another Boddington Blue Light Christmas Disco following Council’s approval of a Community Grant.

Boddington Youth Centre members enjoyed an action-packed day at Bounce Cannington during the recent Pupil Free Day, with 18 young people taking part in the excursion.

More local families than ever are discovering the benefits of the Better Beginnings program, with recent sessions recording the highest attendance on record at the Boddington Library. Designed for children aged 0 to 5 years and their parents or caregivers, Better Beginnings provides a fun and engaging environment where families can enjoy stories, songs and play-based activities that support early literacy development.

The Dump Truck Display has taken another step forward with native plantings and landscaping work completed. The new plants create an attractive and welcoming space that celebrates Boddington's strong connection to the mining industry. Selected native species enhance the site's visual appeal while promoting sustainability and low maintenance.

Following severe weather, the Shire's Roads Crew responded quickly to a large fallen tree that was blocking both lanes of traffic on South Crossman Road on Wednesday, 5 August 2026.

Construction of the new Boddington Caravan Park cabins is progressing well. The cabins are expected to be fully constructed and ready to move to site by the end of August. This exciting addition will expand local accommodation options and provide visitors with another comfortable way to stay and explore the region.

An amendment to Condition 8 of the development approval for the extractive industry at Lot 4579, 9104 Albany Highway, Crossman, has been approved. The amendment allows extraction to occur over an area of up to 6 hectares at any time, rather than 2 hectares.

The Old School and Town Hall precinct is an important part of Boddington’s history and continues to play a vital role in community services and events. Following earlier opportunities for community input, the Shire is now undertaking the final consultation on the Draft Revitalisation Plan. This is the community’s last opportunity to provide feedback before the Plan is considered for adoption.

The Residential Aged Care project continues to make positive progress toward delivering a residential aged care facility in Boddington, with work now moving into its next phase.

The acclaimed production FIFO is coming to Boddington as part of CircuitWest's Playing WA Tour.

The Boddington Library and Visitor Centre will be closed on Friday, 21 August 2026, due to staff shortages. The Centre will reopen at 10 am on Saturday, 22 August 2026.