Upcoming Events
Story Time at the Library- Ages 0-5
Story Time has arrived at the Shire of Mount Magnet Library for ages 0-5.
Every Monday 10.00 am - 11.00 am
Morning Tea Provided.
Rhyme Time ages 0-2 yrs
Come Join us for a morning of fun for your little ones aged 0-2 years,
Enjoy a Morning of singing, dancing and rhymes with morning tea provided.
Held Every Friday in the Library 10.30 am - 11.30 am
Easter Festival and Car Boot Sale
The 2025 Mount Magnet Easter Festival will have fun and games for everyone!!!
Activities for the little and big kids including an Easter egg Hunt, biscuit Decorating, egg and spoon race.
Register your car or table for only $5!! Money donated to the Old School Seniors.
Biggest Morning Tea- Mount Magnet
We are holding a Worlds biggest Morning Tea Event with assistance from the High School Students from Mount Magnet District High School.
The students will be building on their hospitality employability skills by making and delivering the morning tea. They will also be creating fundraising activities for the event.
Further Details will be available closer to the event but if you would like to donate online click the link below.
Mount Magnet Cup Races
The Shire of Mount Magnet does not sell tickets for the Races
Please Head to the Mount Magnet Race Club Facebook page for more information- https://www.facebook.com/MagnetRaceClub
Visitors Center Markets
Dates are set for the Visitors Center Markets for 2025, kicking off with the first evening Markets on the 27th March!!!!
This is great opportunity to see what the VC and Museum has to offer and buy handcrafted local gifts and produce.
If you would like to hold a stall at the Markets please speak with Cecilia Kriel at the Mount Magnet Visitor Centre or
Phone- 08 99 634 172
Email- visitor@mtmagnet.wa.gov.au
International Woman's Day 2025
Come Celebrate International Woman’s Day at the Shire of Mount Magnet’s Library. We will be celebrating womans contribution to the community.
Hear from amazing woman in our community on their contributions and achievements as you enjoy a free brunch and refreshments on the verandah.
Twilight Markets
Old School Seniors Twilight Markets kick off their first Market for 2025 on the 27th February.
Save the date for future events are as follows
April 30 Twilight Market
June 28 Saturday Breakfast Market
August 30 Saturday Breakfast Market
October 31 Halloween Twilight Market
December 11 Christmas Twilight Market
Firies and Ambos Quiz Night- Hosted by the Shire of Mount Magnet
Come out and Support your local Mount Magnet Fire and Ambulance Volunteers Quiz Night.
The crews have put together what is sure to be a fun filled action packed brain teasing night!! If you think you are a CPR champion or can put on a Firies uniform the fastest then come along and show off your skills!!! Bring coins for the $2 bottle slide and raffles on offer.
Prior Registration Preferred and registrations available on the night.
Badimia Lands Car Rally Treasure Hunt
Enjoy a Day out with Family and Friends as you explore the beautiful outback that Mount Magnet has to offer in Badimia Country.
Australia Day 2025
Come join us for Australia Day Events in Mount Magnet
A bus service will be running throughout the day with pick up locations to get people to and from the events with a gold coin donation to the driver.
The pool will be open from 12.00 pm with free entry all day.
Visitors Center Christmas Markets
Visitors Center and local art and crafters are bound to have something unique for that special person in your life on Christmas Day
Christmas Festival
The Shire of Mount Magnet is hosting a Town Christmas Festival. The Festival has something for everyone. Come down and cool off with the Inflatable water activities, Relax in the Seniors Chill out Zone or bring down your white shirt and get involved with the Colour run and snow provided by the Firies!! This is set to be a fun event with live music by Cory Walsh and Patchwork Band and the Yulella food van.
For more information or to help out with the event get in touch with Margy
admin@mtmagnet.wa.gov.au
08 99 633 000
Pool Christmas Party
BLAC is kicking off the Mount Magnet Christmas Festival Day with a party at the pool, come down and see Santa with Gifts for the kids in town, food, fun and games with water play.
Proudly Sponsored by Ramelius Recourses, BLAC and the Shire of Mount Magnet Swimming Pool
Christmas Lights Competition
Register your home
online- www.mtmagnet.wa.gov.au/whats-on
In Person- Shire admin Office or with Margy at the Rock Room
Email- admin@mtmagnet.wa.gov.au
Judging
19th December
Winners announced
20th December
Residential 1st Prize – $200.00
Residential 2nd Prize – $100.00
Residential 3rd Prize - $50.00
Most Unusual- $50.00
Art Sale and Exhibition
Wirnda Barna Artists is opening its doors again this year for a late-night shopping experience
Wine and Cheese Tasting 18+ Event
Please contact Jade Reed for more information
art@badimia.org.au
MOUNT MAGNET DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT ART EXHIBITION
MOUNT MAGNET ANZAC HALL
Light refreshments and finger foods will be provided.
Contact Kim Sweetman for any inquiries.
9963 3800 or kim.sweetman@education.wa.edu.au
Monster Music Truck - Workshops
Benny Mayhem's Monster Music Truck is coming to Mt Magnet as part of the School Holidays Program thanks to the Shire of Mount Magnet on Thursday, October 3rd including a Free All Ages Workshop at 1.30pm and Youth Music Workshop from 2pm on the Truck for the kids
Your kids will learn how they can have a career in music and play real, live instruments on our Monster Music Truck.
Register your interest on this Benny Mayhem Facebook page and we'll keep you informed leading up to the event.
Mount Magnet Races
The Mount Magnet Races are here once again. Tickets Selling fast so secure yours Today.
La Communidad Estrellas Fiesta
Come and enjoy a Spanish inspired dinner under the stars as apart of the Astro Rocks weekend to celebrate our beautiful Murchison Georegion
Enjoy Authentic Spanish paella cooked before your eyes while you are entertained by award winning Canadian pianist, singer songwriter Robert Graham as you are visually entertained with astrophotography by Roger Groome.
Soak in the atmosphere of a welcoming outback community under the Murchison Milky Way.
*Please be advised—— This event is designed to be an adults event as there is service of alcohol
Art Trail 2024
We are excited to announce an upcoming weeklong market at the ANZAC Hall during the ASTRO Event in Mount Magnet in September, running from the 7th to the 13th. Set up will occur on Friday 6th afternoon/evening following the daytime events.
Click the sign up button below for more information and to register.
Forms are also available from the Shire Office or by emailing admin@mtmagnet.wa.gov.au
Astrophotography Workshop
The Astrophotography Workshop Hosted by Roger Groom and Assisted by Matt Woods is not to be missed.
With limited 15 spots available.
This workshop will have participants using their own digital cameras (DSLR, Mirrorless) and tripods to photograph the night sky.
Under Rogers Guidance you will learn how to take and create beautiful night time images using your camera.
Attendees to meet at Anzac/Town Hall then drive to workshop location at The Granites Amphitheatre, Great Northern H’way.
Sidewalk Astonomy
Join Tim and the Team from ICRAR on the Shire of Mount Magnet Oval. Bring a picnic and your family as you experience the night sky through telescopes and speak with real Astronomers.
ASTRO Rocks
ASTRO Rocks is back again this year with some exciting events on offer. More Information coming soon so stay tuned!
Murchison Georegion Star Trail- Brought to you by Startracks
Night Skies Adventure Tour- Star Trail
Winter Warmer
We are holding a FREE event for over 50s which is our twist on Christmas in July.
Please RSVP for catering purposes by July 23rd.
Design a Bin Sticker Competition
Are you a creator or creative? Do you have a great design concept that would look great on local wheelie bins?
Grab yourself a template from:
Clicking the link below
Visit Gina at the library
Head on into the Shire office
Entries Close 31st July 2024,
9 Finalists drawn Friday 2nd August
Winners announced in the August issue of Council Comments as well as Shire of Mount Magnet Socials.
Citizen of Year Award Nominations
Nominations are now open for Shire of Mount Magnet, Citizen of Year Awards.
Click on the Link below to download a nomination form, or collect from the Shire Office.
Citizen of Year Nomination Form
Nominations must be received by 4.00pm Thursday 30 November 2023
Mount Magnet Races
The Mount Magnet Race Club welcome you to our annual race meet - a great day that brings together community to host, prepare and attend. See you there