From the Mayor's Desk: March 2025

13 March 2025

We’re almost a quarter of the way through 2025, and Warren Shire is in a period of steady progress, with several important initiatives underway that will shape the future of our community. The Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP+R) process is one of these, with the Council focused on developing the Four-Year Delivery Program and the Annual Operational Plan. These plans will ensure our resources are used effectively to meet the needs of our community, and I encourage everyone to have their say once they are available for public exhibition.

While we continue to plan for the future, we are also responding to immediate challenges. The 3G network shutdown has caused frustration with mobile reception in the Warren Shire, and we’re taking proactive steps to address this, working closely with telecommunications companies and the Federal Government’s Black Spot Program to improve coverage. We’re committed to ensuring our region is not left behind as the telecommunications industry evolves.

The recent storm in Nevertire has also left a significant impact on our community, yet once again, the residents have shown initiative and resilience in the face of what is not Nevertire’s first damaging storm. We are actively supporting recovery efforts, and Council is here to assist those affected. 

As our country edges closer to a federal election, I encourage everyone to start to think about the key issues that matter most to our Shire, such as rural infrastructure, telecommunications and support for agriculture. Every vote counts, and if you haven’t already, don’t forget to register because your voice is essential in ensuring that the needs of regional communities like ours are heard at the federal level. 

Greg Whiteley, Mayor 

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