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.

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.

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.

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.

Bunbury Harvey Regional Council (BHRC) has advised the Shire that from Monday, 2 December, trucks presenting with FOGO product containing unacceptable levels of contamination will be directed to landfill for disposal.

Bunbury Harvey Regional Council (BHRC) has advised the Shire that from Monday, 2 December, trucks presenting with FOGO product containing unacceptable levels of contamination will be directed to landfill for disposal.

The Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development (DPIRD) are conducting inspections for pokeweed in Balingup & Mullalyup commencing 26 November 2024.

Please be advised that a prescribed burn is planned to take place in Mullalyup on Thursday 10 October 2024.

Undertaking a planned burn is a significant responsibility and involves a lot of preparation. In the wrong conditions, planned burns can escape and become a bushfire.

Please note that this change only affects the properties in the specified area on the South Western Highway - read more to see full details.

The following information comes from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD).

Our recycling bins are being collected next week, so let’s sort things beginning with the letter I / i!

As a young person aged 13-18, have you thought about how climate change is affecting you, your friends, and your family? Here's an opportunity to get your thoughts out there!

Do you want to help protect our native wildlife? Take a look at this project from South West Natural Resource Management (NRM) on properties near the southern boundary of the Wellington National Park.

This advice comes from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA).

Let's keep the conversation going about waste sorting - next we're looking with things that begin with the letter F!

Calling all responsible cat owners, this one's for you!

The Leschenault Biosecurity Group Inc. is calling for your reports on tree damage!

The State Government has announced an $8.6m support package for farmers and primary producers impacted by drought.

The Leschenault Catchment Council has shared advice in their April newsletter for improving your Backyard Biodiversity! Here's the Top 4 Tips for Creating a Fauna Friendly Garden.

Did you know that Friday 22 March is World Water Day?

As part of the Western Australian Government’s State Natural Resource Management Program, the Shires of Collie and Donnybrook Balingup have developed a Natural Resource Recovery Program that includes a Devolved Grant Program for residents.

Extreme fire weather has been forecasted in our area for the week starting Monday 19 February, 2024.

The Shire has achieved a goal from the Council Plan - check out the Weed Management Review (2023) here!

Let's talk about waste and the Shire's waste facilities!