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Public Notice: 2023-2024 Annual Report
Posted 19 December 2024 Public Notice: 2023-2024 Annual Report

Notice is hereby given that at the Ordinary Council Meeting held 18 December 2024, Council resolved to adopt the 2023-2024 Annual Report.

Prohibited Burning Period
Posted 16 December 2024 Prohibited Burning Period

In accordance with the Bush Fires Act 1954, the Prohibited Burning Period commenced on Sunday 15 December 2024 for all properties in the Shire of Donnybrook Balingup.

DRC Hours & Services (2024-2025 Holiday Period)
Posted 16 December 2024 DRC Hours & Services (2024-2025 Holiday Period)

We’d like to let you know about some changes to the opening times and services over the Christmas and New Year period for the Donnybrook Recreation Centre (DRC).

Extinguish Arson
Posted 12 December 2024 Extinguish Arson

The following information comes from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA (DFES).

Open for Comment: Proposed Policies
Posted 10 December 2024 Open for Comment: Proposed Policies

The Shire of Donnybrook Balingup proposes to make the following policies, with feedback from the public due by 4:30pm (AWST) on Friday 31 January, 2025.

Public Notice: 2024-2025 Schedule of Fees & Charges Amendment
Posted 09 December 2024 Public Notice: 2024-2025 Schedule of Fees & Charges Amendment

Read more to see the full notice.

Open for Comment: VC Mitchell Park (VCMP) Business Plan
Posted 05 December 2024 Open for Comment: VC Mitchell Park (VCMP) Business Plan

The Shire of Donnybrook Balingup invites submissions from the public on the VC Mitchell Park (VCMP) Business Plan, draft Licences and Management Model. Community members are also invited to a Community Engagement Forum to discuss these documents and provide feedback on options for broader use of the facility in the future.

Irishtown: Here’s some helpful information about Unsealed Roads
Posted 03 December 2024 Irishtown: Here’s some helpful information about Unsealed Roads

Road conditions can and do change after grading; unsealed roads (gravel) are often more slippery after they’ve been graded than they were before grading.

Contaminated FOGO bins will be directed to landfill for disposal
Posted 02 December 2024 Contaminated FOGO bins will be directed to landfill for disposal

Bunbury Harvey Regional Council (BHRC) has advised the Shire that from Monday, 2 December, trucks presenting with FOGO product containing unacceptable levels of contamination will be directed to landfill for disposal.

Contaminated FOGO bins will be directed to landfill for disposal
Posted 02 December 2024 Contaminated FOGO bins will be directed to landfill for disposal

Bunbury Harvey Regional Council (BHRC) has advised the Shire that from Monday, 2 December, trucks presenting with FOGO product containing unacceptable levels of contamination will be directed to landfill for disposal.

Open for Comment: Development Application P24076
Posted 02 December 2024 Open for Comment: Development Application P24076

The Shire of Donnybrook Balingup has received an application to use and/or develop land for the following purpose and public comments are invited.

Council Meeting Recaps - OCM (27 November 2024)
Posted 29 November 2024 Council Meeting Recaps - OCM (27 November 2024)

Shire President Vivienne MacCarthy routinely shares recaps of our Ordinary Council Meetings, which summarises the information and key items from the meeting outcomes and resolutions.

Construction Work at Balingup Cemetery (January 2025)
Posted 25 November 2024 Construction Work at Balingup Cemetery (January 2025)

Works will commence early January 2025, and will be ongoing for approximately 10 weeks.

DPIRD Biosecurity Alert: Pokeweed
Posted 25 November 2024 DPIRD Biosecurity Alert: Pokeweed

The Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development (DPIRD) are conducting inspections for pokeweed in Balingup & Mullalyup commencing 26 November 2024.

Maintenance at the DRC
Posted 11 November 2024 Maintenance at the DRC

Due to a scheduled power outage, the swimming pool at the Donnybrook Recreation Centre will be closed this week on Thursday 14 November 2024. Other services will still be available during this time.

Open for Comment: Local Laws
Posted 01 November 2024 Open for Comment: Local Laws

Per the Local Government Act 1995, the Shire of Donnybrook Balingup proposes to review its local laws.

Open for Comment: Development Application P24064
Posted 31 October 2024 Open for Comment: Development Application P24064

The Shire of Donnybrook Balingup has received an application to use and/or develop land for the following purpose and public comments are invited.

OCM Recap - Ordinary Council Meeting: 23 October 2024
Posted 30 October 2024 OCM Recap - Ordinary Council Meeting: 23 October 2024

Shire President Vivienne MacCarthy routinely shares recaps of our Ordinary Council Meetings, which summarises the information and key items from the meeting outcomes and resolutions.

Ongoing Works at VC Mitchell Park Community Club Precinct
Posted 28 October 2024 Ongoing Works at VC Mitchell Park Community Club Precinct

The following works are taking place at the VC Mitchell Park (VCMP) Community Club Precinct, and will be ongoing from October 2024 to January 2025.

Advice of Works: November 2024
Posted 21 October 2024 Advice of Works: November 2024

View the latest Advice of Works for November 2024 here.

3G Network Service Closure - 28 October 2024
Posted 21 October 2024 3G Network Service Closure - 28 October 2024

Telstra announced several years ago the shutdown of its 3G network, and it'll be in effect from 28 October 2024. Read more to see further information.

What goes where? Waste beginning with K
Posted 14 October 2024 What goes where? Waste beginning with K

Learn more about sorting waste items beginning with the letter K.

Media Release: Council supports repair and access works for Irishtown
Posted 10 October 2024 Media Release: Council supports repair and access works for Irishtown

Read the media release regarding repair and access works for Irishtown here.

Prescribed Burn: Mullalyup (Thursday 10 October, 2024)
Posted 09 October 2024 Prescribed Burn: Mullalyup (Thursday 10 October, 2024)

Please be advised that a prescribed burn is planned to take place in Mullalyup on Thursday 10 October 2024.

Shire E-Connect - October 2024
Posted 09 October 2024 Shire E-Connect - October 2024

Let's get caught up on what's been happening lately!

NBN Fixed Wireless Tower Works: Yabberup
Posted 09 October 2024 NBN Fixed Wireless Tower Works: Yabberup

NBN Australia is upgrading the Fixed Wireless Network in the Shire as part of the Regional Upgrade Program. Works are occuring in Yabberup between 12-21 October 2024.

Request for Tender (RFT) 01-2425: Package of Works
Posted 09 October 2024 Request for Tender (RFT) 01-2425: Package of Works

Responses to this tender must be submitted via the Shires e-tendering portal no later than 3:00pm (AWST), Wednesday 30 October 2024.

Upcoming Programs & Events at the DRC
Posted 08 October 2024 Upcoming Programs & Events at the DRC

Here's an update on the programs and events that will be taking place at the swimming pool and starting throughout October 2024!

Council Meeting Recaps - OCM (25 September 2024)
Posted 01 October 2024 Council Meeting Recaps - OCM (25 September 2024)

Shire President Vivienne MacCarthy is providing Council Meeting Recaps, which summarises key points from the previous Meeting for the community.

Open for Comment: Development Application P24054
Posted 01 October 2024 Open for Comment: Development Application P24054

The Shire of Donnybrook Balingup has received an application to use and/or develop land for the following purpose and public comments are invited.

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