Australia Day Awards

The Shire of Mukinbudin's 2008 Australia Day Award recipients are:

    Citizen of the Year  Whispie Bayly

    Event of the Year    2007 Spring Festival - Mukinbudin Planning & Development Group

The Mukinbudin Planning & Development Group in conjunction with the Shire of Mukinbudin hosted a BBQ tea and presentation for the local 2008 Australia Day Awards. Held at the Swimming Pool in Mukinbudin the event was a great way to celebrate the achievements of some of the locals. Mukinbudin also welcomed a new citizen Greg Sole originally from New Zealand being sworn in at the ceremony.

Expressions of Interest: Community Funding

The Mukinbudin Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from not-for-profit incorporated community groups and organisations with project and program funding needs in 2008/2009.

Financial assistance in the form of direct grants or self supporting loans will be considered by Council when developing the 2008/2009 Annual Budget. Applicants will be expected to contribute towards the project or program cost.

To apply forward you application to the following:

"2008/2009 Funding Request"

Chief Executive Officer

Shire of Mukinbudin

PO Box 67

MUKINBUDIN  WA  6479

Please include in your application details of your funding request with a proposed budget, the amount requested and the most recent audited financial statement of your group.

For further information please contact the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jamie Criddle on 08 9047 1102 or email dceo@mukinbudin.wa.gov.au