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Weed treatment works
Posted 30 September 2025 Weed treatment works

The Shire will be undertaking weed treatment through residential areas from Tuesday, 30 September 2025 - Tuesday, 14 October 2025.

Boost to local emergency services with new manager
Posted 24 September 2025 Boost to local emergency services with new manager

The Shire of Dardanup has welcomed the announcement from the State Government that our community will benefit from one of the newly allocated Community Emergency Services Managers (CESM) positions Western Australia.

Council offices closed - Monday, 29 September 2025
Posted 24 September 2025 Council offices closed - Monday, 29 September 2025

The Shire of Dardanup would like to advise our community of closures and changes to operations for the King’s Birthday public holiday on Monday, 29 September 2025.

Your voice, your vote – Shire of Dardanup elections
Posted 21 September 2025 Your voice, your vote – Shire of Dardanup elections

The Shire of Dardanup will be holding an election by postal vote on Saturday, 18 October 2025 to fill six Councillor vacancies.

Spring weed treatments this week
Posted 21 September 2025 Spring weed treatments this week

Spring is in the air, and so is our dedication to keeping the Shire looking its best!

Permanent closure of Eaton Fair car park outside library
Posted 19 September 2025 Permanent closure of Eaton Fair car park outside library

The Shire of Dardanup has been advised that the Eaton Fair car park outside the Shire’s Library entrance will be permanently closed from Monday, 22 September.

NextGen Skills: free program during school holidays
Posted 19 September 2025 NextGen Skills: free program during school holidays

Young people aged 14-25 across the Shire of Dardanup and the greater Bunbury region are invited to take part in the Next Gen Skills Program – an exciting, free initiative being held during the September school holidays.

Make-It Space: opportunities for creativity, connection in SW
Posted 12 September 2025 Make-It Space: opportunities for creativity, connection in SW

The Shire of Dardanup continues to build momentum around its innovative Mick Bennett Make-It Space, a thriving community hub that has quickly become a cornerstone for creativity, learning, and collaboration in the South West.

Scoop the poop and leash the beast: A tail of dog etiquette
Posted 08 September 2025 Scoop the poop and leash the beast: A tail of dog etiquette

While our Shire boasts a generous spread of dog exercise areas from Eaton to Burekup, a few rogue pooch parents are leaving behind more than paw prints on our sporting grounds.

Planting the future: Students help restore ECC wetlands
Posted 05 September 2025 Planting the future: Students help restore ECC wetlands

The Shire of Dardanup teamed up with Eaton Community College (ECC) students and rangers from Gnaala Karla Booja Aboriginal Corporation last week to help restore and protect a valuable wetland on the College grounds.

Meet your 12 Councillor Candidates
Posted 05 September 2025 Meet your 12 Councillor Candidates

Nominations for this year’s Shire of Dardanup Local Government election have now closed! A total of 12 candidates have nominated for the available Councillor positions

Tronox Spring Out Festival supporting Telethon 2025
Posted 03 September 2025 Tronox Spring Out Festival supporting Telethon 2025

The Shire of Dardanup’s Tronox Spring Out Festival is back on Sunday, 19 October 2025, bringing family fun to the Eaton Foreshore from 9.30am-12.30pm.

Help us explore the possibility of a Burekup skatepark, pump track
Posted 01 September 2025 Help us explore the possibility of a Burekup skatepark, pump track

The Shire of Dardanup is inviting local youth to share their ideas of what a future skatepark and pump track in Burekup could look like, via an online survey open from 1-26 September.

Understanding your verge: What you can and can’t do
Posted 27 August 2025 Understanding your verge: What you can and can’t do

Many residents are unaware of what’s allowed on their verge — and it’s important you know. In some cases, property owners have had to remove or redo landscaping that didn’t meet Shire requirements. To help you avoid this, we’ve broken down the key rules and responsibilities around verge treatments and crossovers.

Shire admin building national finalist in public works awards
Posted 22 August 2025 Shire admin building national finalist in public works awards

The Shire of Dardanup is a finalist in the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) Awards for Best Public Works Project over $5 million, for its Library, Administration and Community Building in Eaton.

Call for Nominations: Local Government Election
Posted 21 August 2025 Call for Nominations: Local Government Election

The Shire of Dardanup is holding an Ordinary Postal Election on Saturday, 18 October 2025 and we’re calling on passionate locals to nominate today!

Shire named finalist in State WasteSorted Awards
Posted 18 August 2025 Shire named finalist in State WasteSorted Awards

The Shire of Dardanup is a finalist in the 2025 WasteSorted Awards, recognising outstanding achievements in e-waste recovery and recycling across Western Australia with winners announced on 11 September.

Free Candidate Information Webinar 18 August
Posted 15 August 2025 Free Candidate Information Webinar 18 August

Check out WALGA’s free Candidate Information Webinar on Monday, 18 August at 6pm, either online or at the Shire of Dardanup Council Chambers to learn what it’s really like to be an Elected Member.

Enrol to vote in Local Govt election by 22 August
Posted 12 August 2025 Enrol to vote in Local Govt election by 22 August

The Shire of Dardanup urges all eligible residents, property owners, and occupiers to ensure they’re enrolled before the fast-approaching deadline for the Local Government Ordinary Election.

Where your rates will go for 2025/26
Posted 08 August 2025 Where your rates will go for 2025/26

You may have received your 2025-26 rates notice by now - and inside, you’ll find our Budget and Rates brochure, showing how your rates help shape the Shire of Dardanup through essential services, upgrades, and community investment.

WALGA seeking expressions of interest for committees
Posted 07 August 2025 WALGA seeking expressions of interest for committees

Interested in local governance and audit roles? WALGA is seeking expressions of interest for Local Government Audit, Risk, and Improvement Committees!

Be a vocal local - come along to candidate info session
Posted 05 August 2025 Be a vocal local - come along to candidate info session

The Shire of Dardanup is hosting a Candidate Information Session to help you understand what it means to be a Councillor and how to nominate for the upcoming Local Government Elections on Wednesday, 13 August 2025.

Award-winning author to share journey at Eaton Library
Posted 31 July 2025 Award-winning author to share journey at Eaton Library

Acclaimed Western Australian author Holden Sheppard will make his only South West appearance at the Eaton Community Library on Thursday, 28 August, as part of his King of Dirt National Book Tour.

Community feedback sought for Ferguson Rd landscaping project
Posted 16 July 2025 Community feedback sought for Ferguson Rd landscaping project

The Shire of Dardanup is inviting local residents and stakeholders to provide feedback on a proposed landscaping project along Ferguson Road, between Charlotte and Little Streets in Dardanup.

Shire offices/libraries close early this Friday
Posted 15 July 2025 Shire offices/libraries close early this Friday

The Shire of Dardanup Administration Office and Libraries in Eaton and Dardanup will close early at 1.30pm on Friday, 18 July 2025 due to an all-staff training session.

Thinking of running for Council? Here's what you need to know!
Posted 15 July 2025 Thinking of running for Council? Here's what you need to know!

The 2025 Local Government Elections are coming up on Saturday, 18 October, and the Shire of Dardanup is calling on passionate locals to step forward.

Thanks Cr Taneta Bell for service, dedication to community
Posted 14 July 2025 Thanks Cr Taneta Bell for service, dedication to community

Shire of Dardanup President Cr Tyrrell Gardiner today acknowledged and thanked Cr Taneta Bell for her dedicated service to the community following her resignation from Council.

Tronox Spring Out 2025 launch video
Posted 07 July 2025 Tronox Spring Out 2025 launch video

We’re kicking off the countdown to the Shire of Dardanup’s biggest annual event - Tronox Spring Out 2025 - with a special launch video!

Help keep local pets safe and out of the pound
Posted 04 July 2025 Help keep local pets safe and out of the pound

The Shire of Dardanup is reminding residents that responsible dog ownership plays a vital role in keeping pets safe — and out of the pound.

Community and Event Grants now open
Posted 01 July 2025 Community and Event Grants now open

Are you part of a not-for-profit community group or sporting club with an exciting project idea but need financial assistance to bring it to life?

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