We’re supporting R U OK? on it's National Day of Action - September 14 - to remind everyone to stay connected and make asking, ‘are you OK?’ a part of our everyday.

The Shire of Dardanup would like to congratulate the Wellington Mills Volunteer Bushfire Brigade who have been nominated in the 2023 DFES Firefighting Team Achievement Awards!

Seven candidates will compete for six vacancies on the Dardanup Shire Council during the October 21 Local Government Election.

As the new Local Government Minister, I am honoured to oversee the implementation of the Government’s major reforms of the local government sector, the most significant in 25 years. At the heart of these reforms is our aim of increasing the transparency, accountability and efficiency of local government in WA.

Community members will have an opportunity to meet with mining company Talison Lithium and representatives from the South West Development Commission regarding a proposal to recommission the Greenbushes to Bunbury Railway Line.

The Shire of Dardanup has issued a reminder to the community to please exercise additional caution and patience when travelling through local roads works associated with construction of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road.

The Shire of Dardanup has still been on the lookout for ‘Great Sorts’ in our community so we can thank them for sorting their rubbish correctly and helping us divert more waste from landfill.

Ovals, parks and streetscapes will be the focus of our regular program of weed treatments throughout the shire during the first two weeks of spring.

WA Health is warning residents and travellers that Ross River virus (RRV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from the South West for the first time in two years.

The Shire of Dardanup will be conducting a Green Waste collection for residential properties in the townsites of Eaton, Millbridge, Burekup and Dardanup in October.

A Public Notice regarding proposed changes to plans for future development in Parkridge Estate has been receiving some commentary from the community.

An election candidate information briefing webinar, to inform prospective candidates about the election process, the roles and responsibilities of local government, elected members and the council will be held online on Monday, 16 August.

Dardanup Shire President Mick Bennett might be retiring from an incredible 28 years of service to the community at the WA Local Government Elections in October, but the fire in his belly for the future of our shire and region burns bright.

Efforts to improve our E-waste recycling service have received a boost with a $21,749 grant via the State Government’s Infrastructure Grants Program.

Council has endorsed a refreshed Draft DAIP at its July meeting and is now seeking a final tick of approval from the community before the plan is adopted.

Progress is kicking along nicely on construction of the new $2.1 million R&J Fishwick Pavilion by Shire of Dardanup contractor and timber construction specialists Timberbuilt Australia.

Grey skies could not dampen spirits at our new playground in East Millbridge yesterday when contributors to the project gathered for a photo to celebrate its completion.

The WA Electoral Commission will open Candidate Nominations for one week on 31 August, 2023 so now might be a good time to consider serving your community as a Dardanup Shire Councillor.

Planning for a $77 million expansion of Eaton Fair Shopping Centre with inclusion of a third storey cinema has moved a step closer following a June Dardanup Shire Council decision to provide its support for conditional approval of the project and refer it onto the next stage of State Government assessments.

Even more avenues to lose yourself with neighbouring shires joining us for Lost & Found 2023

Dardanup Shire Councillors donned hard hats and high vis vests this week for an inspection of progress on the Shire’s new Library, Administration and Community Centre.

Growth is coming to the Shire of Dardanup! But we’ve been planning for it. Council has adopted Place Plans for Eaton and Dardanup.

Ratepayers can now register to receive their annual Rates Notice via email in a new initiative to increase customer convenience and improve sustainability outcomes.

Following Council’s recent adoption of its four-year Corporate Business Plan, the Annual Budget was also adopted at its meeting on June 28, 2023.

A unique Shire of Dardanup project to build community participation, connection, accessibility and inclusivity has been recognised this week at a national awards ceremony.

To provide our community with assurance their voice has been heard at our Community Meetings we have published a list of topics raised at each meeting along with actions taken in response.

Night works are required to enable continued construction of the South Western Highway (north) interchange for the Bunbury Outer Ring Road.

Get excited because work has started on our new East Millbridge Playground by contractor Active Discovery.