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About Us
The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup is situated
in the South West of Western Australia, 206 km south of Perth and
36 km south-east of Bunbury. Surrounded by stunning forests,
winding rivers, rolling hills, vineyards and lush orchards,
Donnybrook-Balingup is a great place for residents and visitors
alike...more
Council
The membership of the Council of the Shire of
Donnybrook-Balingup is made up of a President and 8
Councillors.
Apple
FunPark
Donnybrook is home to the biggest FREE entry playground
in Australia! For more information visit
www.donnybrookapplefestival.com/apple_funpark.htm
Visitors Guide
Thousands of visitors each year enjoy a range of
activities in the area. Sample the produce from one of our many
local wineries, wander through an art gallery or two, or
enjoy a simple bushwalk on one of the numerous walk
trails...more
Events
The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup is proud of its
annual events - enjoyed equally by locals and visitors. Don't miss your
chance to laugh at the scarecrows at the Small Farm Field Day,
dance in the street during the Medieval Festival and absorb
that sense of "community" so enjoyed by small rural
towns.
Community
Click here to
find out more about the facilities in the area,
including Library's, Recreation Centres, parks, sporting
complexes, halls & walk trails. The Shire is also home to
many community and sporting
groups.
Business
A wide range of
businesses thrive in the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup.
With an active Chamber of Commerce, and a supportive Shire Council,
new businesses are always welcome in the district. Download
the 2008 Community Directory, produced by the Chamber of Commerce.
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HEALTH - HERITAGE - HARMONY -
Vision
The
Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup is a thriving community, living in
harmony with its unique rural environment whilst cherishing its
diversity of heritage and culture.
Preston
Village
To encourage
older residents to remain in Donnybrook, Council is developing
a quality retirement village called "Preston Village".
Expressions of interest are now being called for
Stages 3 & 4. For more information click
here.
Disability Access &
Inclusion Plan
The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup has a Disability Access
and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) as required by law. The DAIP ensures
people with disabilities can access council services. You can
download the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan here. The DAIP is also
available at the Shire Office, and when requested, by email
(electronic format in large print), by audio cassette or compact
disc.
Townsite & Local Rural
Strategy
The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup, in conjunction
with the Department for Planning & Infrastructure, is
developing a townsite strategy. Read more here. To download
the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup Local Rural Strategy (LRS),
click here.
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