The Shire of Dardanup extends its sincere thanks to our local volunteer firefighters who have worked tirelessly to protect lives, property and the environment during what has been a challenging bushfire season.

Harvest and Movement of Vehicles in Paddocks Ban will be in effect for the Shire of Dardanup from midnight on Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December until 3pm on Boxing Day, Friday, 26 December 2025.

Prizes, giveaways and plenty of ‘come and try’ activities will be on offer when the Eaton Recreation Centre comes alive when it hosts a free community Open Day on Saturday, 17 January 2026.

Outcomes from the Shire's Ordinary Council Meeting held on Wednesday, 17 December 2025.

Discover this month's handpicked recommendations from our library team and community members — mysteries that will keep you guessing until the very last page!

The Shire of Dardanup advises that temporary fencing has been installed at Southbank near the Treendale Bridge on Eaton Drive, to support safe kangaroo management during early residential construction works.

The Prohibited Burning Period for the Shire of Dardanup will apply from Sunday, 14 December 2025 to Friday, 13 March 2026, during the peak summer fire risk season.

The long-awaited traffic lights at Eaton Drive and Glen Huon Boulevard are officially switched on!

One of the Shire of Dardanup’s most-loved community events is back this Friday, 5 December with Christmas in the Park set to bring festive cheer to Burekup Oval.

The Shire of Dardanup sends warm festive wishes and advises that Christmas closures will take place from Wednesday, 24 December 2025. Centres will reopen from Monday, 5 January 2026.

The Shire is progressing toward the final stage of activating the new traffic lights at Eaton Drive and Glen Huon Boulevard with final works scheduled for next week.

A contractor will be on-site tomorrow morning (Wednesday, 3 December) to undertake urgent cleaning at the Eaton Boat Ramp due to a slippery surface creating a safety risk for users.

See what staff and visitors have recommended this month!

The Shire of Dardanup's Round 2 Community & Event Grants open Tuesday, 6 January 2026 and close Tuesday, 3 February 2026, offering three levels of funding for not-for-profit community groups and sporting clubs to bring their project ideas to life.

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.