The Shire of Yilgarn is 30,720 square km in area and has a population of approx. 3,000. The Yilgarn is known by many as the Gateway to the Wheatbelt and the Goldfields. The name 'Yilgarn' is aboriginal for 'white stone' or 'quartz'.
Southern Cross is the major town centre of the Shire of Yilgarn and is 370km east of Perth along the Great Eastern Highway. Other town sites in the Shire include Bodallin, Bullfinch, Ghooli, Koolyanobbing, Marvel Loch, Moorine Rock and Yellowdine.
21st October 2009 - Christmas Period Office Closure
Christmas has come again, the Shire office will be closed as of Midday Thurday 24th December, below is a list of the details. Read more…
21st October 2009 - Burning Season 2009/2010 - Restricted Burning Times
Please be advised of the Restricted burning period from: 19 September 2009 to 31 October 2009 and 2 March 2010 to 15 April 2010 (Note: Permits to burn during the above periods are required. Permits must be obtained from your nearest Bush Fire Control Officer) Read more…
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