Embattled WA shire avoids being suspended over financial concerns

Embattled WA shire avoids being suspended over financial concerns

A debt-laden shire in WA's Goldfields has avoided being suspended over mismanagement allegations.

Shire of Coolgardie’s stay of execution

The Shire of Coolgardie has been granted a stay of execution, with the local government minister deciding not to suspend the financially crippled council and to grant it 12 months to improve its finances.

Shire of Coolgardie gets reprieve from suspension threat

The embattled Shire of Coolgardie has been spared suspension by the state government, though concerns remain about the council's future.