Published on Monday, 19 October 2026 at 10:23:48 AM

The Shire of Murray is urging the community to help shape Murray’s future as it reviews its Council Plan 2023 - 2033.

“In 2022, our community came together to shape a vision for the future of Murray,” said Shire of Murray President, Douglas McLarty.

“Through these conversations, ideas and feedback, the community helped create the Shire of Murray’s Plan for the Future. This 10-year plan reflected what matters to our community and helps guide the Shire’s decisions and priorities,” he added.

Four years later, and the community is growing, new opportunities are emerging and priorities are shifting. So, the Shire is now consulting with community to make sure the Plan still hits the mark and remains true to changing needs.

A three week consultation will take place between 18 October and 9 November. After this, the Shire will update the Council Plan and adjust services according to feedback.

“The consultation is an opportunity for the community to reflect on what matters most and help ensure the Council Plan continues to reflect community priorities,” said Mr McLarty.

“We want to hear from the people who live, work, study and spend time in our community. What do you love about where you live? What do you want to protect? And what do you want to see happen next?”

“Your ideas, your hopes and your priorities are important in helping us understand whether our plan is still focused on the things that matter most to our community,” he added.

The Shire is encouraging everyone across Murray to take part online at murray.wa.gov.au/CouncilPlanUpdate.

Printed surveys have also been sent to households across the Shire, and additional copies are available from the Shire Administration Building, Murray Library, Murray House Resource Centre and Murray Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

Complete the survey

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