The CWBA is a recognised biosecurity group (RBGs) and has a key role in assisting landholders to control declared pests in the area of management. This area is currently defined, as Koorda, Perenjori, and Dalwallinu and Morawa which encompasses a full area of 21,901 square kilometres.
The designated area of the Central Wheatbelt Biosecurity Association is the Shires of Dalwallinu, Koorda, Morawa and Perenjori. This region is a total of 2,167,744ha. The State Barrier Fence runs along the regions eastern boundary through all four Shires. The key industry in all four Shires is agriculture focusing on grain (wheat, barley, canola and pulses) and sheep production. All shires strive to have a high standard of living, promotes business growth and nurture agriculture in balance with the environment.
CWBA will undertake aerial baiting for wild dog control from 8 to 15 October 2026 across approved areas within the Shires of Koorda, Dalwallinu, Perenjori and Morawa. Landholders, residents and visitors are advised that 1080 poison baits will be used and precautions should be taken, particularly with domestic and working dogs.
Nominations are now open for the CWBA Board of Management. If you are interested in regional biosecurity and declared pest management, consider contributing to the future direction of CWBA. Nominations close Tuesday 15 September 2026.
DBCA has advised that permits authorising the Central Wheatbelt Biosecurity Association (CWBA) and Northern Biosecurity Group (NBG) to undertake wild dog control on affected DBCA
CWBA Quarterly Biosecurity Update — April to June 2026 The quarterly update from the Central Wheatbelt Biosecurity Association (CWBA), covering key activities, emerging issues, and
Critical information for visitors to the CWBA region about traveling with their pets and 1080 poison can be found here.
DPIRD has approved the 2026-2027 Operational Plan. If you would like more information about this year’s activities and control program please contact the CWBA Executive Officer
The CWBA supports 5 Community Bait Racks across the region which make available 1080 Dried Meat Baits to landowners to enable them to implement baiting
Please tell us what you are seeing! To ensure coordinated control across our region, please report Declared Pest activity including Wild Dogs, Foxes, Rabbits, Feral Pigs, Feral Cats and Deer. You can do this by the adjacent online form or by getting in touch with:
Russell Macpherson
CWBA LPMT Coordinator
0428 641 067
miljanna.grazing@gmail.com
Or submit your report through our form online.