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Open for Comment: Donnybrook Clock Tower Proposal
Posted 09 September 2025 Open for Comment: Donnybrook Clock Tower Proposal

At the Ordinary Council Meeting held 27 August 2025, Council received the Donnybrook Clock Tower Proposal, acknowledging support for the initiative in principle. Council also resolved to seek the community’s views on the proposal prior to providing full approval for the project. Submissions are due by 4:00pm (AWST) on Friday 3 October 2025.

2025-2026 Blackberry Program for Donnybrook Balingup & Collie
Posted 09 September 2025 2025-2026 Blackberry Program for Donnybrook Balingup & Collie

Residents of Donnybrook Balingup & Collie, this is for you! 50% co-contribution grants are available through the 25/26 Blackberry Program which supports landowners and community groups to tackle one of Australia’s most invasive weeds, contributing towards restoring our native landscapes, improving water quality, and protecting biodiversity.

A Highlight from June 2025: BIKE RESCUE
Posted 04 September 2025 A Highlight from June 2025: BIKE RESCUE

A group of enthusiastic local students have proven their mechanical skills, thanks to the success of the Dismantle Bike Rescue Program held right here in Donnybrook from 24 to 27 June 2025 - and we're still hearing about how great it was!

President's Recap of August 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting
Posted 03 September 2025 President's Recap of August 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting

Read Shire President Vivienne MacCarthy's recap summarising key points from the Ordinary Council Meeting (OCM) held 27 August 2025.

2025-2026 Bin Collection Calendar now available
Posted 03 September 2025 2025-2026 Bin Collection Calendar now available

The Bin Collection Calendar for the 2025-2026 period is now available online - thank you for your patience.

Candidate Resources for the Local Government Elections 2025
Posted 29 August 2025 Candidate Resources for the Local Government Elections 2025

Thinking about nominating for the upcoming Local Government Elections? The WA Electoral Commission (WAEC) has important information about what’s involved in becoming a candidate - nominations open 28 August and close 4pm 4 September.

Call for Nominations (2025 Local Government Ordinary Election)
Posted 28 August 2025 Call for Nominations (2025 Local Government Ordinary Election)

The following notice is from the WA Electoral Commission regarding the 2025 Local Government Ordinary Election.

Public Notice: 2x Amended Local Laws
Posted 28 August 2025 Public Notice: 2x Amended Local Laws

Under the powers conferred by the Local Government Act 1995, the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2007 and all other powers enabling them, the Council of the Shire of Donnybrook Balingup resolved to make the following local laws.

Community Notice: September Ordinary Council Meeting (OCM) Rescheduled
Posted 28 August 2025 Community Notice: September Ordinary Council Meeting (OCM) Rescheduled

Please be advised that the Ordinary Council Meeting (OCM) for September has been rescheduled, per the outcomes from the OCM held Wednesday 27 August. Details are as follows.

Have Your Say: COMMUNITY SCORECARD | 2025
Posted 27 August 2025 Have Your Say: COMMUNITY SCORECARD | 2025

The Shire of Donnybrook Balingup is seeking ways to improve services, programs and community outcomes to plan a better future for everyone. We invite you to submit one response per person by 19 September 2025 - read more for further details.

Open for Comment: Development Application
Posted 14 August 2025 Open for Comment: Development Application

The Shire of Donnybrook Balingup has received an application to use and/or develop land for the following purpose and public comments are invited.

DRC Power Outage - Wednesday 13 August 2025
Posted 13 August 2025 DRC Power Outage - Wednesday 13 August 2025

There have been several service interruptions at the Donnybrook Recreation Centre (DRC) due to an unexpected power outage - read more for further details.

Notice of Special Council Meeting (13 August 2025)
Posted 11 August 2025 Notice of Special Council Meeting (13 August 2025)

A Special Council Meeting has been called - details are as follows.

2025-2026 Annual Budget Information
Posted 06 August 2025 2025-2026 Annual Budget Information

This is a message from the Shire President regarding the 2025-2026 Annual Budget - read more to see the full article.

Close of Enrolments (2025 Local Government Ordinary Election)
Posted 05 August 2025 Close of Enrolments (2025 Local Government Ordinary Election)

The following notice is from the WA Electoral Commission regarding the 2025 Local Government Ordinary Election.

DRC Power Outage (updated) - Tuesday 5 August 2025
Posted 05 August 2025 DRC Power Outage (updated) - Tuesday 5 August 2025

Please be advised that the power has been restored and the Donnybrook Recreation Centre (DRC) has reopened as normal - thank you for your cooperation.

Notice of Special Council Meeting (6 August 2025)
Posted 01 August 2025 Notice of Special Council Meeting (6 August 2025)

A Special Council Meeting has been called - details are as follows.

President's Recap of July 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting
Posted 01 August 2025 President's Recap of July 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting

Read Shire President Vivienne MacCarthy's recap summarising key points from the Ordinary Council Meeting (OCM) held 23 July 2025.

Donnybrook Water Supply Upgrades (July 2025 onwards)
Posted 29 July 2025 Donnybrook Water Supply Upgrades (July 2025 onwards)

The following information is from Water Corporation regarding the Donnybrook Water Supply Upgrades - construction started 22 July 2025 with works expected to take approximately 6 months. Read more for further details.

Advice of Works: August 2025
Posted 24 July 2025 Advice of Works: August 2025

The following works are scheduled to take place throughout the next month.

Community Notice: Changes to Tip Pass Allocations
Posted 22 July 2025 Community Notice: Changes to Tip Pass Allocations

Please be aware that there are changes to Tip Pass allocations for the 25-26 period, which will contribute towards supporting more sustainable and responsible waste management practices - read more for further details.

Donnybrook EV Chargers Out of Service due to Storm Damage
Posted 21 July 2025 Donnybrook EV Chargers Out of Service due to Storm Damage

STORM DAMAGE & YOUR SAFETY
Posted 21 July 2025 STORM DAMAGE & YOUR SAFETY

Several trees have fallen around the Donnybrook townsite following the severe weather that hit the southwest over the weekend - read more to see further information and advice.

Have Your Say: Asset Optimisation Project (AOP)
Posted 03 July 2025 Have Your Say: Asset Optimisation Project (AOP)

At the Ordinary Council Meeting held in May 2025, Council requested staff to consult with the community about the possible sale or future use of the following properties that were identified for potential disposal. Read more for further details.

Open for Comment: Local Planning Scheme No. 7 - Amendment No. 14
Posted 03 July 2025 Open for Comment: Local Planning Scheme No. 7 - Amendment No. 14

The Shire of Donnybrook Balingup has resolved to amend Local Planning Scheme No. 7 and invites public submissions on the proposal. Comments on the proposal may be submitted to the Shire in writing on or before 14 August 2025.

Public Notice: 2025-2026 Schedule of Fees & Charges Amendment
Posted 26 June 2025 Public Notice: 2025-2026 Schedule of Fees & Charges Amendment

In accordance with section 6.19 of the Local Government Act 1995 notice is hereby given that at the Special Council Meeting held 25 June 2025, Council resolved to adopt the following Fees and Charges, effective from Thursday 3 July 2025.

The Shire is teaming up with SpacetoCo
Posted 25 June 2025 The Shire is teaming up with SpacetoCo

Planning for events & road trips just got a whole lot easier! The Shire is teaming up with SpacetoCo - read more to see the details.

Advice of Works: July 2025
Posted 24 June 2025 Advice of Works: July 2025

The following works are scheduled to take place throughout the next month.

President's Announcement: Grants & Donations
Posted 17 June 2025 President's Announcement: Grants & Donations

Shire President Vivienne MacCarthy has shared an announcement relating to changes to the Community Grants & Donations Program - a video and transcript is available to view here.

Public Notice: 2025-2026 Schedule of Fees & Charges
Posted 12 June 2025 Public Notice: 2025-2026 Schedule of Fees & Charges

The 2025-2026 Schedule of Fees & Charges will be in effect from Tuesday 1 July 2025 - read more to see the full notice.

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