Together with the 100 MW/400 MWh Merredin BESS, which reached the same milestone in June 2025, Atmos has now taken 970 MW of CIS-backed capacity through financial close, reinforcing its ability to progress large scale renewable energy and storage projects from development into construction and operation. Bringing large scale energy infrastructure projects to market is always a complex and challenging process, and Atmos is proud to have reached this milestone on three CIS supported projects over the past 16 months. Located beside Powerlink’s Teebar Creek substation in Queensland’s Fraser Coast region, Teebar BESS will provide four hours of energy storage. The project will store electricity when supply is abundant and dispatch it when demand is higher, helping to support reliability and make more effective use of renewable generation. Parron Maam Marang is a 470 MW wind farm located in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region. The project will supply renewable electricity under a long-term power purchase agreement with Synergy, Western Australia’s largest electricity retailer. Atmos Renewables CEO, Nigel Baker, commented: “The CIS provides important long-term revenue support, but an award is only one step. Projects still need to secure financing, grid access, wider commercial arrangements, and a credible delivery pathway. Teebar BESS...

Igneo Infrastructure Partners (Igneo) and its Australian renewables business, Atmos Renewables (Atmos), today announced the financial close of two major energy projects supported by the Australian Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS): the 400 MW / 1,600 MWh Teebar Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Queensland and the 470 MW Parron Maam Marang Wind Farm in Western Australia. Together with the 100 MW / 400 MWh Merredin Battery Energy Storage System, which reached the same milestone in June 2025, Atmos has now taken 970 MW of CIS-backed capacity through financial close, reinforcing its ability to progress large-scale renewable energy and storage projects from development into construction and operation. Bringing large scale energy infrastructure projects to market is always a complex and challenging process, and Atmos is proud to have reached this milestone on three CIS supported projects over the past 16 months. Located beside Powerlink’s Teebar Creek substation in Queensland’s Fraser Coast region, Teebar BESS will provide four hours of energy storage. The project will store electricity when supply is abundant and dispatch it when demand is higher, helping to support reliability and make more effective use of renewable generation. Parron Maam Marang is a 470 MW wind farm located in...

The Shire of Merredin Council has appointed local farmer and business owner Brad Atkinson to fill the vacant councillor position, following a report to the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday 22 September 2026.

The Shires of Bruce Rock, Merredin and Narembeen are pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Wilson as the region's new Community Emergency Services Manager (CESM).

The Shires of Bruce Rock, Merredin and Narembeen are pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Wilson as the region’s new Community Emergency Services Manager (CESM), commencing 29 September 2026.

The Shire of Merredin is seeking expressions of interest from eligible persons to fill a current Councillor vacancy

A picture of the Goldfields Air Navigation Service Company's Junkers 'plane, taken from one of the Moth 'planes during the aeroplane excursion to Albany last week-end. On its return flight to the goldfields the aeroplane was damaged at Merredin.

Following recent news coverage of the new CEACA Housing Project, the Shire wishes to clarify that no new housing units from this funding allocation will be constructed within our local government area.

At the close of nominations at 4.00 pm on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, no nominations had been received for the vacancy of Councillor for the Shire of Merredin.

With the weather starting to warm up as we get a little closer to spring, it's time to start thinking about preparing for fire season and how you can support others in their preparation.

The Shire of Merredin wishes to advise that the 2026/27 Annual Budget was adopted at the July Ordinary Council Meeting, held on Tuesday 28 July 2026.

The local government has received an application to use and develop land for the following purpose and public comments are invited.

Day 2 - 9/7/26 Lazy drive via Merredin to fill up and onward to Elachbutting Rock. It’s another granitic exposure , typical of WA landscape...