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Gnome sweet gnome: Storm leaves trail of damage
Posted 21 November 2024 Gnome sweet gnome: Storm leaves trail of damage

The Shire of Dardanup’s iconic tourist attraction, Gnomesville, has been impacted by minor flooding following Tuesday night’s storms, which delivered over 100 millimetres of rain to the region.

Free guide to our local Native plants
Posted 19 November 2024 Free guide to our local Native plants

A valuable new resource designed to inspire residents to preserve local biodiversity by incorporating local Native plants into their gardens was launched recently.

Missed bins to be collected over the weekend
Posted 15 November 2024 Missed bins to be collected over the weekend

We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused by the delay in collecting some bins this week. Veolia is working hard to catch up and will aim to collect all missed bins over the weekend.

Keep your pool safe this summer with these tips
Posted 15 November 2024 Keep your pool safe this summer with these tips

As the weather heats up in the Shire of Dardanup, it's the perfect time to jump into the pool – but remember, safety comes first!

Watsons Reserve closed for three hours this Thursday
Posted 12 November 2024 Watsons Reserve closed for three hours this Thursday

The Shire of Dardanup will close Watsons Reserve this Thursday, 14 November from 10am-1pm to undertake essential maintenance works.

Restricted Burning Period starts 2 November
Posted 01 November 2024 Restricted Burning Period starts 2 November

As summer approaches, the Shire of Dardanup is entering its annual Restricted Burning Period on Saturday, 2 November.

Council supports strategic land purchase for Waterloo
Posted 01 November 2024 Council supports strategic land purchase for Waterloo

The Shire of Dardanup has taken a significant step towards the purchase of Lot 100 Martin Pelusey Road, located within the planned Waterloo Industrial Precinct, with Council unanimously supporting the motion at last week’s Ordinary Council Meeting.

New arrivals at the Library!
Posted 01 November 2024 New arrivals at the Library!

Check out what books have recently landed at the Library! 📘

November Staff Picks
Posted 01 November 2024 November Staff Picks

Find out what the library team are reading this month! 📚

New bore drilling to begin at Eaton Oval and Foreshore
Posted 30 October 2024 New bore drilling to begin at Eaton Oval and Foreshore

The Shire of Dardanup will start work on a new production bore into the Yarragadee aquifer on Monday, aiming to provide higher quality of groundwater used to irrigate Eaton Oval and the Eaton Foreshore.

Shire welcomes six new citizens at official ceremony
Posted 23 October 2024 Shire welcomes six new citizens at official ceremony

The Shire of Dardanup recently hosted a special Citizenship Ceremony for six new Australian citizens in the Council Chambers last week.

Drizzle fizzles as Tronox Spring Out draws record crowd
Posted 21 October 2024 Drizzle fizzles as Tronox Spring Out draws record crowd

Despite the drizzle, the Tronox Spring Out Festival drew a record crowd of about 6,500 people yesterday, making this year’s event the Shire of Dardanup’s biggest and most successful yet.

Spring Green Waste Collection: 28 October-2 November
Posted 17 October 2024 Spring Green Waste Collection: 28 October-2 November

From Monday, October 28 to Saturday, November 2, 2024, the Shire of Dardanup will conduct its Spring Green Waste Collection.

Nominate your 2025 Community Citizen of the Year
Posted 17 October 2024 Nominate your 2025 Community Citizen of the Year

It’s time to start thinking about someone you know who is doing amazing things in the Shire of Dardanup.

Bigger, better Tronox Spring Out Festival this Sunday
Posted 15 October 2024 Bigger, better Tronox Spring Out Festival this Sunday

The Shire of Dardanup’s signature annual event, Tronox Spring Out Festival, is back bigger and better this Sunday, 20 October along the picturesque Eaton Foreshore from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

Disaster Risk and Community Resilience Survey
Posted 14 October 2024 Disaster Risk and Community Resilience Survey

You can represent your community by completing a 15-20 minute survey about perceptions, responses, and experiences of disaster risk and community resilience in Western Australia.

Shire step closer to effective State and Local Cat laws
Posted 11 October 2024 Shire step closer to effective State and Local Cat laws

The Shire of Dardanup has reiterated its commitment to strengthening local cat laws, submitting a joint proposal in collaboration with the Shire of Esperance, at the WA Local Government Association’s (WALGA) annual general meeting in Perth yesterday.

Eaton Foreshore Playground repairs underway
Posted 09 October 2024 Eaton Foreshore Playground repairs underway

Attention families and playground visitors! There are repairs currently underway at the Eaton Foreshore Playground.

Win one of two worm farms at Tronox Spring Out Festival
Posted 08 October 2024 Win one of two worm farms at Tronox Spring Out Festival

The Shire of Dardanup is giving Tronox Spring Out Festival goers the chance to win one of two worm farms – all you have to do is enter the competition.

Storm warning issued from DFES for South West
Posted 02 October 2024 Storm warning issued from DFES for South West

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has issued a Storm Warning - Monitor Conditions for parts of the South West.

Shire rewarded for commitment to road safety
Posted 01 October 2024 Shire rewarded for commitment to road safety

The Shire of Dardanup has been acknowledged as a RoadWise Council, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to enhancing road safety within the community.

Buzz be gone! Shire fights mosquito season
Posted 26 September 2024 Buzz be gone! Shire fights mosquito season

The mosquito season has started. Shire of Dardanup Environmental Health Officers have been out and about doing mosquito treatments in the Eaton area.

Weed management in Eaton parks, reserves this week
Posted 17 September 2024 Weed management in Eaton parks, reserves this week

This week, our Parks Team will continue our weed management efforts across parks and reserves in Eaton, to ensure our community spaces remain tidy and safe for everyone.

Shire’s new building claims third prestigious award
Posted 16 September 2024 Shire’s new building claims third prestigious award

The Shire of Dardanup has claimed a third award for its new Library, Administration and Community Building by taking out the sustainability title at the prestigious 2024 Urban Development Institute of Australia WA (UDIA) Awards for Excellence on Saturday night.

Eaton Recreation Centre hosts successful Elite Eisteddfod
Posted 06 September 2024 Eaton Recreation Centre hosts successful Elite Eisteddfod

The Eaton Recreation Centre was abuzz with excitement recently as it hosted the Elite Eisteddfod, a premier dance event showcasing the talents of 88 troupes from dance schools across the Southwest and metro areas.

Tree-eating beetle warning for Shire
Posted 03 September 2024 Tree-eating beetle warning for Shire

The Shire of Dardanup is urging residents to inspect their trees for signs of the destructive Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB) after the beetle was detected outside of the quarantine area.

Shire officially welcomes 12 new citizens
Posted 02 September 2024 Shire officially welcomes 12 new citizens

Last week we celebrated a special milestone with 12 conferees taking the oath, marking the final step in their journey to becoming Australian citizens.

Alice Court/Millers Creek pathway works start Wednesday
Posted 02 September 2024 Alice Court/Millers Creek pathway works start Wednesday

The Shire of Dardanup will conduct maintenance at the Alice Court/Millers Creek pathway in Millbridge starting this Wednesday, September 4, which is expected to take three days.

Shire celebrates success of intergenerational tech program
Posted 30 August 2024 Shire celebrates success of intergenerational tech program

The Shire of Dardanup celebrated its successful Digital Connection Program with the launch of a customised technology support guide at the Eaton Community Library recently. 

Bunbury Outer Ring Road update: Discovery Road
Posted 30 August 2024 Bunbury Outer Ring Road update: Discovery Road

From Monday, 2 September to December 2024, a portion of Discovery Road where it meets South Western Highway will be temporarily closed.

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