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Mural brings Shire building to life
Posted 09 May 2025 Mural brings Shire building to life

Local artist Grace Janowicz, winner of the 2024 RCR NAIDOC Week Art Competition, is currently bringing her stunning mural design to life on our very own walls!

Parking reminder - help keep our community safe
Posted 09 May 2025 Parking reminder - help keep our community safe

We’ve had some community feedback this week about Shire Rangers issuing warnings for illegal parking in Dardanup – especially near the bakery on Charlotte Street. Our Rangers patrol this area regularly as part of their role to help keep the entire Shire of Dardanup safe and accessible.

Unrestricted Burning Period starts 10 May
Posted 08 May 2025 Unrestricted Burning Period starts 10 May

The Shire of Dardanup will enter its Unrestricted Burning Period from midnight, Saturday 10 May 2025.

Watsons Reserve gazebo refurbishment update
Posted 08 May 2025 Watsons Reserve gazebo refurbishment update

The Shire of Dardanup is in the process of giving the Watsons Reserve gazebo a fresh new look. While works began recently, unexpected delays have temporarily paused progress.

Green Waste collection starts Monday, 12 May
Posted 05 May 2025 Green Waste collection starts Monday, 12 May

The Shire will conduct the collection in the townsites of Eaton, Millbridge, Burekup and Dardanup from next Monday, 12 May until Wednesday, 21 May 2025. Residents can start placing their green waste on their verge now.

National Construction Code change from 1 May 2025
Posted 01 May 2025 National Construction Code change from 1 May 2025

From 1 May 2025, updated energy efficiency requirements under the National Construction Code (NCC) have come into effect.

Bushfire Advice - STAY INFORMED - parts of MILLBRIDGE
Posted 28 April 2025 Bushfire Advice - STAY INFORMED - parts of MILLBRIDGE

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA has issued a Bushfire Advice - STAY INFORMED - parts of MILLBRIDGE at 2:26pm on Monday, 28 April 2025.

Council offices closed for Easter and ANZAC Day public holidays
Posted 15 April 2025 Council offices closed for Easter and ANZAC Day public holidays

The Shire of Dardanup wishes to inform the community of closures and changes to operations over the Easter and ANZAC Day public holidays in April 2025.

Shire enters Restricted Burning Period
Posted 15 April 2025 Shire enters Restricted Burning Period

The Shire of Dardanup has now moved into the Restricted Burning Period until 9 May 2025 (subject to extension).

Community to have their say on Eaton Foreshore plan
Posted 11 April 2025 Community to have their say on Eaton Foreshore plan

The Shire of Dardanup is inviting residents to provide feedback on a new concept plan that outlines a vibrant and exciting future for one of the community’s most loved public spaces – the Eaton Foreshore.

Revised Parkridge plan – WAPC wants your feedback
Posted 09 April 2025 Revised Parkridge plan – WAPC wants your feedback

The Western Australian Planning Commission is reconsidering amendment one to the Parkridge Estate Structure Plan – have your say on the updated proposal now open for public feedback.

Topdressing works at Eaton Oval and Glen Huon Oval 
Posted 09 April 2025 Topdressing works at Eaton Oval and Glen Huon Oval 

The Shire of Dardanup has been busy topdressing the field using an organic-based compost as part of essential maintenance to improve turf health and soil quality.

Council's March meeting outcomes update
Posted 08 April 2025 Council's March meeting outcomes update

Key outcomes from the Shire of Dardanup’s recent Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday, 26 March 2025 included progress on major strategic projects, community consultation on future planning, and decisions around tourism, infrastructure, and environmental management.

Free hearing tests in Dardanup this Sunday
Posted 07 April 2025 Free hearing tests in Dardanup this Sunday

Free hearing tests by the Lions Hearing Bus will be available at the Dardanup Hall on Sunday, 13 April 2024, between 9am and 4pm.

Drive safely near Gnomesville roundabout
Posted 04 April 2025 Drive safely near Gnomesville roundabout

YouthFest 2025 coming to Eaton on Saturday 12 April
Posted 31 March 2025 YouthFest 2025 coming to Eaton on Saturday 12 April

YouthFest 2025 is set to be bigger and better than ever for the Shire of Dardnaup, bringing a day of fun, entertainment, and community spirit to Eaton on Saturday, 12 April.

Prohibited Burning Period extended to 11 April
Posted 28 March 2025 Prohibited Burning Period extended to 11 April

The Shire of Dardanup has extended the Prohibited Burning Period for a further two weeks, now in place until midnight on Friday, 11 April 2025.

Thank you for having your say with community survey
Posted 24 March 2025 Thank you for having your say with community survey

We want to extend a massive thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the MARKYT Community Scorecard! 

Shire national finalist in sustainability award
Posted 20 March 2025 Shire national finalist in sustainability award

The Shire of Dardanup’s Library, Administration and Community Building has been honoured as a national finalist in the prestigious 2025 Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Awards for Excellence.

Have you completed our MARKYT Community Scorecard yet?
Posted 18 March 2025 Have you completed our MARKYT Community Scorecard yet?

Last Chance to Have Your Say! Complete the MARKYT Community Scorecard by this Friday, 21 March.

Prohibited Burning Period extended to midnight 28 March
Posted 14 March 2025 Prohibited Burning Period extended to midnight 28 March

The Shire of Dardanup has extended its Prohibited Burning Period by two weeks until midnight on Friday, 28 March, in accordance with the Bush Fires Act.

The 2024-2025 Summer Series has come to an end for now!
Posted 13 March 2025 The 2024-2025 Summer Series has come to an end for now!

The Shire of Dardanup’s 2024-25 Summer Series wrapped up after three months of vibrant community events, attracting more than 2,000 attendees across over 20 free activities from December to February.

Temporary road closure: Pratt Road, Eaton from 24 March
Posted 02 March 2025 Temporary road closure: Pratt Road, Eaton from 24 March

Works on Pratt Road, Eaton will start from Monday, 10 March 2025. Please look out for signage and detours.

More time to have your say with Community Scorecard
Posted 28 February 2025 More time to have your say with Community Scorecard

Residents now have until Friday, 21 March to complete the MARKYT Community Scorecard, with the Shire of Dardanup extending the deadline to give more people the chance to share their feedback.

Council offices closed on 3 March for Public Holiday
Posted 27 February 2025 Council offices closed on 3 March for Public Holiday

The Shire of Dardanup wishes to inform the community of closures and changes to operations for the Labour Day Public Holiday on Monday, 3 March 2025.

Council's February meeting outcomes update
Posted 27 February 2025 Council's February meeting outcomes update

The Shire of Dardanup considered several key matters at its Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday, 26 February 2025, including plans to explore replacement options for a local footbridge, updates to a draft policy on strategic water tanks, and responses to community-raised motions on urban canopy and landscaping.

Eaton Recreation Centre 24-hour gym access restored
Posted 24 February 2025 Eaton Recreation Centre 24-hour gym access restored

Apologies to our valued members who were unable to access our 24-hour gym over the weekend.

Eaton Library and Mick Bennett Make-It Space to close for planned power
Posted 19 February 2025 Eaton Library and Mick Bennett Make-It Space to close for planned power outage.

The Eaton Community Library and Mick Bennett Make-It Space will be closed on Saturday, 22 February 2025 due to a scheduled power outage.

Have your say with Shire’s Community Satisfaction Survey
Posted 10 February 2025 Have your say with Shire’s Community Satisfaction Survey

Residents are invited to take part in the 2025 Community Satisfaction Survey and share their feedback on how the Shire of Dardanup has performed over the past two years.

Community meetings to strengthen engagement
Posted 07 February 2025 Community meetings to strengthen engagement

The Shire of Dardanup is once again inviting residents to participate in its annual Community Meetings — an opportunity for open dialogue between the community and Council.

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