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2023
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June
- Latest Speakers Announced for Regenerative Agriculture Conference in Margaret River
- Leeuwin Path Project Set to Progress
- Locals Talk About Climate Change
- Margaret River Main Street Wins AILA Award
- New fencing protects dunes at Gracetown
- Rainwater Tank Maintenance and Contamination
- Shire Welcomes 10 New Australian Citizens for Refugee Week
- Tourist Information Signs on the Main Street
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August
- Community Members Encouraged to Run for Council
- Full Conference Program Released for Regenerative Agriculture Event
- Introducing Our New eNews! ‘Leeuwin Current’
- Keep an Eye Out for Our New Red-Capped Plover Chick!
- Keep an Eye Out for Our New Red-Capped Plover Chick!
- Local Government Election - Call for Nominations
- Margaret River High School Students Welcomed Back for ‘Councillor for a Day’
- Message from the Shire President
- Our First Customer Experience Strategy
- Shire a Finalist in National Climate Awards
- The Regenerative Agriculture Conference 2023 is Almost Here
- Thinking of running for Council? Join the Candidate Information Session
- Working Together to Protect Local Culture and Environment
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September
- Bushfire Vollies Prepare for a Hot Summer
- Insidious Art Project Workshops a Success
- It’s Nesting Season! Find Out How You Can Help
- Local Students Caring for Boodja
- Rec Centre Refurb Update
- Regenerative Agriculture Conference Proves To Be an Outstanding Success
- Ross River Virus in the Southwest
- Save Our Snake-Necked Turtle
- Sustainability Planning Officer, Katie Biggs Scoops National Award
- The Popular Young Mentors Program is Back!
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October
- A New Chapter for the Shire of Augusta Margaret River
- Art Tells a Story About Weeds
- Julia Meldrum Elected Shire President and New Council Members Announced
- Let’s Work Together to Protect Wooditjup Bilya (Margaret River)
- Local Government Election Results - Councillors
- Local Government Election Results – Shire President
- Locals Urged to Do Better at Poole Road Transfer Station
- Meet your new Shire President Julia Meldrum
- Natural Burials in Our Shire
- Shire’s Firefighters Ready For Summer
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2024
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January
- Consultation Extended for the Augusta Streetscape Concept Survey
- Temporary Change to FOGO Disposal
- Amendment to Structure Plan - Cowaramup
- Appointment of Bushfire Control Officers - 16 January 2024
- Back in the Pool by Easter
- Council Catch Up - 24 January 2024
- FOGO Processing to Recommence
- Funding Boost for Community Initiatives
- IMPORTANT NOTICE: Total Fire Ban and Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban for Thursday 1 February 2024
- Increased Risk of Bushfire as Severe Heatwave Warning Issued
- Look Out for the Plover Chick at Gnarabup Beach
- New Signs for Our Little Plover
- Poetry Events with Miriam Wei Wei Lo at Margaret River Library
- Reconstruction Works on Warner Glen Road
- Riflebutts Infrastructure is Getting a Makeover
- Shire Secures Lotterywest Funding for Arts and Cultural Events
- Summer Parking
- The Shire Welcomes 23 New Australian Citizens!
- Where To Get Bushfire Information
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February
- Adoption of Cat Amendment Law
- Baby Plover Takes Flight!
- Campsites closed due to EXTREME fire risk
- Council Catch Up - 14 February 2024
- Council Catch Up - 28 February 2024
- Greater Flexibility Provides More Affordable Housing Options
- Have Your Say on Our Local Biodiversity Strategy
- Illegal camping in Gracetown
- Let’s Go Alfresco – Outdoor Trial Extended!
- Local Favourites Give Rec Centre Stamp of Approval
- Proposed Scheme Amendment for Lot 32 Darch Road, Margaret River
- Rare Number Plates Available for Purchase this March!
- Recreation Centre Survey closing soon
- Renewed Approach to Council Meetings
- Severe Heatwave increases Bushfire Risk
- Term One Youth and Children’s Programs at the Libraries
- Turner Holiday Park Pavement and Drainage Works Tender
- Wallcliffe House JDAP Recommendation
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January
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2025
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February
- Alexandra Bridge works
- Build a catio, protect wildlife and grab a $200 rebate!
- Council Catch Up - February 2025
- Critical priorities presented to candidates
- Day use of shared recreational spaces
- Labour Day public holiday closures
- Let's work Together Towards 2035
- Nippers Oval temporary closure
- Pet microchip registration changes
- Primary production and processing standards for leafy vegetables, melons and berries
- Proposed disposition of land
- Shire Councillor resigns
- Top 15 tips for creating water wise gardens from community members
- March
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April
- Food organics garden organics waste processing tender
- Forrest Road car park maintenance
- Nominate to join the Turner Street Jetty Community Working Group
- Nominations for annual volunteer awards are now open!
- Update on FOGO Processing at Banksia Road Organics Facility
- Witchcliffe Courts and Playground Upgrade Set to Begin
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May
- Augusta Shire office closed – Wednesday 4 June
- Brookfield Bike Park
- Brookfield Dog Park to receive upgrade
- Building permit reminder
- Celebrating 15 years of Reading Rabbits
- Council Catch Up - April 2025
- Council Catch Up - May 2025
- Get a FREE Scorecard Energy Assessment worth $250
- Gracetown’s new nature playground now open
- Groms step up for the coast at Grunters Beach
- Introducing Quiet Hour at the Margaret River Shire office
- Keeping Rates Affordable Amid Rising Property Values
- Notice of Intention to Levy Differential Rates 2025-26 Financial Year
- Notice of temporary road closure on Saturday 31 May
- Potential disruption to DOT services
- Proposed rates for 2025-26 open for public comment
- Purchase of a Replacement Drainage Truck Tender
- Rate FAQs for 2025-26
- Reduced speed limits as Safer Speeds Trial begins
- Restricted Burning Period ends
- SES interagency training at Gracetown Oval - Sunday 4 May
- Shire Advocacy prompts Meeting with Local Social Service Providers
- Shire CEO to Visit Augusta Office on Tuesday 27 May
- Update on Prevelly Coastal Art Trail sculpture Layla
- WA Day public holiday closures
- Western Australia Margaret River Pro Returns
- Yiradjinda Turner Holiday Park road upgrade
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June
- Celebrating community conservation: Friends of Reserves
- Changed traffic conditions on Glenarty Road
- Give feedback on our Local Biodiversity Strategy
- Major Events Grant recipients announced for 2025–26
- Protecting and respecting Darch Road Reserve
- ServiceWA Digital Assist Kiosk at Margaret River Library
- Shaping our Shire's Future - Together Towards 2035
- Urgent road works in Cowaramup
- Young Mentors Program wraps up with confidence, connection and community spirit
- Volunteers plant 320 native seedlings in Gracetown
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July
- Wadandi Track Project Management Tender
- Breaking Down the Shire Budget
- Cape Leeuwin Trail extension set to begin
- CEO Andrea in Augusta – Tuesday 29 July
- Clarifying Processes Regarding the Proposed Gnarabup Development
- Council Catch Up - July 2025
- Council Catch Up - June 2025
- Cowaramup Hall Playground Renewal
- Delivering $26m capital works investment as part of the 2025 to 2026 Budget
- Enrol to Vote – Local Government Elections 2025
- Join us for a firewise garden demonstration in Gracetown
- Major Projects for 2025 and 2026
- Making landfill the last resort in Augusta Margaret River
- Margaret River Aquatic Centre - early closure notice
- New nature playground opens in Witchcliffe for families to enjoy
- Notice of Councillor Briefing Session
- Protect yourself and others this flu season
- Residents embrace local produce and induction cooking
- Temporary disruption to Customer Services
- Temporary service changes – Wednesday 2 July
- West Bay Creek Playground Installation
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August
- Notice of Bush Fire Advisory Committee (BFAC) Meeting - 20 August 2025
- Notice of a Pre-Meeting Agenda Review
- Shire joins Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative
- Local Government Ordinary Election Close of Enrolments
- Shire launches new 10-year Strategic Community Plan
- Advocacy Committee Meeting - 13 August 2025
- Safer Speeds Trial rollout continues
- Candidate Information Session - Local Government Elections 2025
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