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About the 2025-2026 Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP)
Posted 15 May 2025 About the 2025-2026 Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP)

This is a message from Shire President Vivienne MacCarthy sharing an update about the 2025-2026 Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP).

Thank you for joining us at ‘Brook Fest for Youth Week (2025)
Posted 01 May 2025 Thank you for joining us at ‘Brook Fest for Youth Week (2025)

Around 150 young legends brought the best vibes to the Donnybrook Pump Track on Friday 11 April 2025 for the free event - we hope you had a blast! Read more for further details.

Council Meeting Recaps - OCM (23 April 2025)
Posted 30 April 2025 Council Meeting Recaps - OCM (23 April 2025)

Shire President Vivienne MacCarthy is providing Council Meeting Recaps, which summarises key points from the previous Meeting for the community.

Public Toilets Temporarily Closed at Apex Park
Posted 29 April 2025 Public Toilets Temporarily Closed at Apex Park

Please be advised that the public toilets at Apex Park (Donnybrook) are temporarily closed for refurbishment works, which are expected to be completed by the end of May 2025. Read more for further details.

Keep Australia Beautiful: Community Litter Grants
Posted 29 April 2025 Keep Australia Beautiful: Community Litter Grants

If your group has a project or initiative in mind for reducing litter and changing littering behaviour, then this is for you! Applications close Tuesday 20 May 2025 - read more for further details.

Stadium Closure at Donnybrook Recreation Centre (DRC)
Posted 24 April 2025 Stadium Closure at Donnybrook Recreation Centre (DRC)

The stadium at the DRC will be inaccessible from Tuesday 29 April to Friday 2 May - read more for further details.

Advice of Works: May 2025
Posted 24 April 2025 Advice of Works: May 2025

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

Community Notice: Banksia Road Organics Processing Facility Closure
Posted 09 April 2025 Community Notice: Banksia Road Organics Processing Facility Closure

Bunbury Harvey Regional Council (BHRC) has informed the Shire that the Banksia Road Organics Processing Facility will remain closed to FOGO for the foreseeable future. Read more for further details.

Irishtown Road Bridge Reopening on Thursday 10 April 2025
Posted 09 April 2025 Irishtown Road Bridge Reopening on Thursday 10 April 2025

It’s official: the Irishtown Road Bridge will be reopened to traffic from 12:00pm tomorrow (Thursday 10 April 2025). Read more for further details.

Council Meeting Recaps - OCM (26 March 2025)
Posted 04 April 2025 Council Meeting Recaps - OCM (26 March 2025)

Shire President Vivienne MacCarthy is providing Council Meeting Recaps, which summarises key points from the previous Meeting for the community.

Asphalt Art Paint Day POSTPONED
Posted 02 April 2025 Asphalt Art Paint Day POSTPONED

The Donnybrook Town Team has advised that the Asphalt Art Paint Day project has been postponed - read more for further details.

Open for Comment: Proposed Speed Zoning Changes
Posted 31 March 2025 Open for Comment: Proposed Speed Zoning Changes

The Shire of Donnybrook Balingup is inviting comments from the public about the following proposed speed zoning changes in the localities of Irishtown and Donnybrook. Submissions are due by 4:00pm (AWST) on Friday 2 May 2025.

Media Release: Community Assistance for Vandalism
Posted 26 March 2025 Media Release: Community Assistance for Vandalism

As shared by the Donnybrook Police earlier in March, the Shire of Donnybrook Balingup is calling on the community to help identify and prosecute those responsible for recent graffiti on public assets.

Coming Soon: Energy Efficiency Pilot Program (EEPP)
Posted 20 March 2025 Coming Soon: Energy Efficiency Pilot Program (EEPP)

Switch Your Thinking has partnered with the Western Australian Government to deliver an Energy Efficiency Pilot Program during 2025, to help residents and small to medium-sized build energy literacy and implement energy efficiency measures.

Advice of Works: April 2025
Posted 20 March 2025 Advice of Works: April 2025

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

Regional Road User Survey - Local Government Management of Road Maintenance
Posted 07 March 2025 Regional Road User Survey - Local Government Management of Road Maintenance

The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is conducting a Performance Audit on Local Government Management of Road Maintenance, focused on regional WA. Read more for further details.

National Reconciliation Week Street Banner Program - now open
Posted 05 March 2025 National Reconciliation Week Street Banner Program - now open

Be part of a powerful movement by sponsoring a street banner (available until 14 March 2025) - learn more here

Council Meeting Recaps - OCM (26 February 2025)
Posted 05 March 2025 Council Meeting Recaps - OCM (26 February 2025)

Shire President Vivienne MacCarthy routinely shares recaps of our Ordinary Council Meetings, which summarises the information and key items from the meeting outcomes and resolutions.

Open for Comment: Disposal of Property (Caterpillar 924K Loader)
Posted 05 March 2025 Open for Comment: Disposal of Property (Caterpillar 924K Loader)

Notice is hereby given that the Shire of Donnybrook Balingup intends to dispose of the following property. Submissions are due by 3:00pm (AWST) on Wednesday 19 March 2025.

Public Notice: 2024-2025 Schedule of Fees & Charges Amendment
Posted 26 February 2025 Public Notice: 2024-2025 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 29 January 2025, Council resolved to adopt the following Fees and Charges, effective from Saturday 1 March 2025.

Open for Comment: Development Application P24084
Posted 06 February 2025 Open for Comment: Development Application P24084

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

$400 Waterwise Toilet Rebate (Water Corporation)
Posted 04 February 2025 $400 Waterwise Toilet Rebate (Water Corporation)

This rebate is a limited offer and is only available for toilet purchase and installations between Friday 15 November 2024 and Saturday 31 May 2025.

Advice of Works: February 2025
Posted 22 January 2025 Advice of Works: February 2025

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

Irishtown Road Bridge Pedestrian Crossing Closure
Posted 14 January 2025 Irishtown Road Bridge Pedestrian Crossing Closure

Please be advised that the pedestrian crossing at the Irishtown Road Bridge will be closed Thursday 16 - Friday 17 January 2025 for repair works.

Apple Fun Park Temporarily Closed for Maintenance
Posted 14 January 2025 Apple Fun Park Temporarily Closed for Maintenance

Please be advised that the Apple Fun Park in Donnybrook will be closed from 6:00am to approximately 10:00am on Wednesday 15 January 2025 for maintenance works.

Annual General Meeting of Electors (3 February 2025)
Posted 09 January 2025 Annual General Meeting of Electors (3 February 2025)

The Shire of Donnybrook Balingup invites you to the Annual General Meeting of Electors (AGM). Here are the details.

There will be no Recap for the December Ordinary Council Meeting
Posted 23 December 2024 There will be no Recap for the December Ordinary Council Meeting

Please be advised that, due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no Recap published for the Ordinary Council Meeting held 18 December 2024.

Public Notice: 2023-2024 Annual Report
Posted 19 December 2024 Public Notice: 2023-2024 Annual Report

Notice is hereby given that at the Ordinary Council Meeting held 18 December 2024, Council resolved to adopt the 2023-2024 Annual Report.

Prohibited Burning Period
Posted 16 December 2024 Prohibited Burning Period

In accordance with the Bush Fires Act 1954, the Prohibited Burning Period commenced on Sunday 15 December 2024 for all properties in the Shire of Donnybrook Balingup.

DRC Hours & Services (2024-2025 Holiday Period)
Posted 16 December 2024 DRC Hours & Services (2024-2025 Holiday Period)

We’d like to let you know about some changes to the opening times and services over the Christmas and New Year period for the Donnybrook Recreation Centre (DRC).

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