The Shire of Dardanup will be undertaking resealing works on two local roads next week, with motorists advised to expect delays and plan extra travel time.

Exciting changes are on the horizon for Burekup Oval, with the Shire of Dardanup moving ahead on a major project to deliver brand-new changerooms for local players and families — modern facilities designed to provide a huge boost for community sport and create a welcoming space for everyone who uses the oval.

As summer approaches, the Shire of Dardanup has now entered its annual Restricted Burning Period, which began on 1 November 2025.

The Shire of Dardanup is continuing its commitment to creating a safe and connected community with the construction of three new pedestrian crossings in Eaton starting on Monday, 3 November.

The Shire of Dardanup’s newly elected councillors were officially sworn in on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 – marking the first ceremony of its kind to take place in the Council Chambers of the Library, Administration and Community building.

The WA Electoral Commission has declared the results of the 2025 Shire of Dardanup Local Government Election.

The Shire of Dardanup’s signature annual event, the Tronox Spring Out Festival, is returning to the Eaton Foreshore on Sunday, 19 October from 9.30am to 12.30pm, promising a morning full of excitement, colour and community spirit.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.