MULLEWA MAIL
AUGUST 2026 ISSUE # 531
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MULLEWA MAIL UPDATE AUGUST 2026 WILDFLOWER SEASON HAS ARRIVED
GERALDTON–MT MAGNET ROAD UPGRADE
Wildflower season has officially arrived in Mullewa, with
– COMMUNITY UPDATE
vibrant blooms already beginning to colour the
Drainage and pavement upgrade works will take place
landscape following a welcome winter rainfall. As one of Western Australia’s premier wildflower destinations, Mullewa is expected to put on a spectacular display over the coming weeks. Whether you’re a local or visiting the region, now is the perfect time to explore the breathtaking wildflower trails, enjoy the fresh country air, and experience everything Mullewa has to offer. Don’t forget to bring your camera and keep an eye out for the many unique species found throughout the region.
from 17 August to 18 December 2026, with defect repair works scheduled between 11 January and 17 December 2027 as required. WORK HOURS: 6:00am - 6:00pm, Monday to Sunday During construction, traffic management will include: Alternating lane closures on the Geraldton–Mt Magnet Road using shuttle flow under manual traffic control during work hours and automatic traffic signals when the site is unattended.
FIRE WEATHER DISTRICTS
Temporary directional or full closures of intersecting side streets as required.
Fire Weather District Changes Coming this month. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)
ROAD CLOSURES INCLUDE:
have completed a review of State’s Fire Weather Districts, with new boundaries expected to come into
Closed for the duration of the project:
effect this month. The changes aim to improve how Fire
Stock Street (GMMR end)
Danger Ratings are communicated by aligning Fire
Maitland Street (GMMR end)
Weather Districts with local government boundaries and grouping areas with similar characteristics together.
Temporary closures (as required): Mitchell Street
The impact for the Mid West is that now there is only
Thomas Street
one Mid-West Fire Weather District with the Midwest
Jose Street
Coast and Midwest Inland districts combined.
Callaghan Street
Residents are encouraged to download the Emergency
Detours will be clearly signposted, and Fulton Hogan will
WA app to stay informed about bushfire warnings, Fire
provide residents with a minimum of three working days’
Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans in their area.
notice before temporary road closures are implemented.
For more information and to view the updated district
We thank the community for their patience and
boundaries, visit the DFES website link:
cooperation while these important road improvements are
https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/hazard-
completed.
information/bushfire/prepare
Did you hear about one flower who went on a date with another flower? It’s a budding romance
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