Published on Wednesday, 8 April 2026 at 3:13:29 PM

The Shire of Murray is disappointed to learn of the Murray House Resource Centre’s (MRHC) decision to close on 30 June 2026.

Shire President Douglas McLarty paid tribute to the 25 years of service from Murray House, saying the services provided is important to the Murray community. 

“Council thanks all current and past Committee members and staff for their important and tireless work for our community over the past 25 years.  Each person involved has made a positive difference,” said Mr McLarty.

Acknowledging the value of the service, Mr McLarty also explained the efforts the Shire is undertaking to hopefully be given the opportunity to continue that service.

“Our CEO has written to the Minister for Regional Development, Minister Dawson, to request the funding that would have been allocated to the Murray House Committee in 2026/27, be reallocated to the Shire of Murray. This will ensure the Shire can continue the services currently provided by Murray House and that there is no discontinuity of service.

“Time is of the essence here, so our Council looks forward to a quick response for this reallocation so that we can set up the necessary structures and that there is no discontinuance of service to our community,” added Mr McLarty.

The Shire of Murray Council is not requesting additional funding, only those funds that have already been set aside to help fund this service in 2026/27.

Further, the Shire has contacted the Department of Transport advising that it is also interested in undertaking the licencing services that are currently operated from the Murray House building, and request increased services such as driver training opportunities.

“Again, we want continuity of service.  If the licencing function is allocated to the Shire of Murray, we can ensure that there will be no loss of service and that regular users will not even notice any difference in service levels.

“While Murray House has advised that it will discontinue its services on 30 June, we are doing everything possible to keep the CRC and licencing services in Pinjarra permanently”.

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