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2022
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2023
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January
- Beach Access Remediation Works at Prevelly and Gnarabup
- Community Invited by Bird to Workshop on Micromobiltiy in the Shire
- Cowaramup Bay Road Closure on 24 January 2023
- Dog Owners Urged to Pick Up After Their Pets
- Drainage Project – Mann Street
- Enjoy the Library’s Lovely Outdoor Spaces
- Free Mammograms for Over 40s Women in Margaret River
- Old Town Jetty Works in Augusta
- Ordinary Council Meeting Update 25 January 2023
- Shire Residents Recognised for Distinguished Community Service
- The Shire Welcomes 14 New Australian Citizens
- Tribunal Decision Supports Shire’s Approach to Holiday Homes
- Upcoming Swimming Pool and Spa Inspections
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February
- Algal Bloom Present in Augusta Waters
- Deregistration of Rosa Brook and Wallcliffe Bush Fire Brigades
- Fire at Mindful Earth property
- Mindful Earth Owner Prosecuted Over Unapproved Development
- Old Town Jetty (Augusta) Works Complete
- Ordinary Council Meeting Update - 22 February 2023
- Ordinary Council Meeting Update - 8 February 2023
- Rec Centre’s Beach Swimming Program Makes a Splash
- Recreational Water Monitoring in the Shire
- South West Holiday Park Being Developed for Seasonal Worker Accommodation
- Witchcliffe Main Street – RAC Reconnect WA Grant Recipient
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March
- Algal Bloom in Augusta Update
- Augusta Library Temporarily Closed Due to Water Damage
- Calling for Expressions of Interest: Lease of Margaret River Recreation Centre Café
- Cancellation of SAC Meeting on 14 March 2023
- Celebrating International Women's Day 2023
- Climate Action Plan Progress
- Cowaramup Character Study
- Dispose of Batteries Safely
- Ethical investment: Making a Positive Impact with Your Money
- Ordinary Council Meeting Update 22 March 2023
- Ordinary Council Meeting Update 8 March 2023
- Regenerative Agriculture Conference Set for Margaret River
- Shared Path Funding Secured for Five Projects
- Wadandi Place Names Embraced with Dual Naming
- Wadandi Track Bridges Project Selected as Winner in State Engineering Awards!
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April
- On-Country Knowledge Session Highlights Cultural Significance of Waniellup Cliffs
- Speed Limit Reduced on Rural Residential Roads
- Collect Your Firewood Responsibly This Season
- Community Groups and Pro Surfers Collaborate for Local Rehabilitation Event
- Augusta Set for New Childcare Facility
- Ordinary Council Meeting Update 26 April 2023
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May
- A Win for Bike Riders and Pedestrians
- Brookfield public spaces get an uplift thanks to local community group
- Community groups connect on nature walk
- Cowaramup Hall Playground Replacement
- Electric Scooter Hire Permit Cancelled Due to Safety Concerns
- Get inspired about climate change
- Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park receives $2.7m investment in Cape to Cape Track
- Talented local artists chosen for art banner project
- Volunteers Care for Augusta’s Foreshore and Bushland
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June
- A New Pathway and a New Connection
- 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
- New KPIs and CEO Contract Extended
- Rainwater Tank Maintenance and Contamination
- Shire Welcomes 10 New Australian Citizens for Refugee Week
- Tourist Information Signs on the Main Street
- July
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August
- Our First Customer Experience Strategy
- Working Together to Protect Local Culture and Environment
- Full Conference Program Released for Regenerative Agriculture Event
- Community Members Encouraged to Run for Council
- Introducing Our New eNews! ‘Leeuwin Current’
- Message from the Shire President
- Local Government Election - Call for Nominations
- Thinking of running for Council? Join the Candidate Information Session
- The Regenerative Agriculture Conference 2023 is Almost Here
- Shire a Finalist in National Climate Awards
- Margaret River High School Students Welcomed Back for ‘Councillor for a Day’
- Keep an Eye Out for Our New Red-Capped Plover Chick!
- Keep an Eye Out for Our New Red-Capped Plover Chick!
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September
- Sustainability Planning Officer, Katie Biggs Scoops National Award
- Regenerative Agriculture Conference Proves To Be an Outstanding Success
- The Popular Young Mentors Program is Back!
- Local Students Caring for Boodja
- Save Our Snake-Necked Turtle
- It’s Nesting Season! Find Out How You Can Help
- Bushfire Vollies Prepare for a Hot Summer
- Rec Centre Refurb Update
- Ross River Virus in the Southwest
- Insidious Art Project Workshops a Success
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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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November
- Firebreak and APZ Inspections Start on Friday
- Alexandra Bridge Information Session about Draft Local Planning Scheme
- Alfresco Dining and Street Activation Comes to Shire
- Appointment of Bushfire Control Officers
- Appointment of New Shire Directors Completes a Refreshed Leadership Team
- Call for Nominations to Climate Action and Biodiversity Reference Group
- CEO Resigns after Four and a Half Years of Service
- Construction Works in Augusta
- Council Catch Up - 22 November 2023
- Council Catch Up - 8 November 2023
- Cutest Dog and Smartest Dog Competition Winners Announced
- Decision to Further Review Play Equipment Renewal in Cowaramup
- Fearn Ave Hotel Development - JDAP Meeting Minutes
- Gnarabup Stairs Closed for Maintenance
- Hotel - 752 (Lot 101) Wallcliffe Road Margaret River
- Info for Local Food Businesses
- Karridale Volunteer Firefighter Receives Top Honour
- Let's Taco About Food Trucks
- Local Volunteers Protect Popular Reserve
- Margaret River Foreshore – Manual Weed Removal Works
- Margaret River Oval Closures for Lawn Beetle Management
- Meeting Burial Demand Over the Next 50 Years
- Ned Higgins Lane Closure (Forrest Road to Willmont Ave)
- New Main Street Art Banners Celebrate Local Environment and Culture
- New Short-Term Accommodation Reforms Welcomed
- New Timetable has Plenty of Fitness Options
- Operating Grant Recipients Announced
- Our Website Recognised in National Digital Accessibility Award
- Prestigious Environmental Award Recognises Climate Action Efforts
- Proposed Café Lease Renewal at Local Youth Precinct
- Remembrance Day
- Riflebutts BBQ Replacement
- Road Sealing Works Update
- Rural Road Culvert Renewal Program
- SAMM Fest Set to Celebrate Skate, Art, Music and Mental Health
- Seeking Data to Save Local Turtle
- Snakes Are on the Move
- Spotting the Difference Between Native Plants and Weeds
- Witchcliffe Community Information Session on Draft Local Planning Scheme
- Witchcliffe Main Street Activation Project Underway
- Works at Bushby Road
- Community Invited to Fearn Ave Fiesta Christmas Celebration
- Rewatch the Regenerative Agriculture Conference
- Community Information and Drop-In Sessions for the Draft Local Planning Scheme
- Update on the World Surf League’s Margaret River Pro Application
- Disruption to Services - Sunday 3 December
- Take Fifteen Minutes to Prepare your Bushfire Plan
- Have Your Say on the Future Development of Augusta
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December
- 2023 Volunteers of the Year Revealed
- Arthur Kyron Named Temporary CEO
- Consultation for Local Planning Scheme 2 Extended
- Council Catch-up - 13 December 2023
- Fabulous Fearn Ave Fiesta!
- Festive Fitness at the Rec Centre
- Line Marking Works in Margaret River and Augusta
- Margaret River Pro Approved For Five Years
- Planning (Matt)ers: How the Draft Local Planning Scheme is Helping to Address Housing Availability
- Planning Team Partner with Students for Project
- Rec Centre Update
- Shire Office and Facilities Closure 8 December 2023
- Shire Wins 5th Consecutive Most Accessible Community WA Award!
- Summer Vacation Care at Kid's Club
- Test the Shire's Website and Win a $100 Voucher
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January
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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
- January
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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
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March
- Extension of prohibited burning period
- Caves Road closure
- Closure of Turner Street Jetty
- Cook Up a Storm at Our Autumn Cooking Class
- DOT transactions unavailable in Augusta
- Grab yourself a FREE DIY home energy and water audit kit
- Gracetown Nature Playground Installation
- Major Events Grants now open!
- Prohibited Burning Period extended
- Barmah Forest Virus detected on Molloy Island
- Routine maintenance works
- Sea Hare deaths in Augusta
- Temporary closure notice: Recreation Centre
- Turner Street Jetty - FAQ
- Prohibited Burning Period extended for a further 7 days
- Council Catch-up March 2025
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April
- ANZAC Day public holiday closures
- ANZAC Day Services
- Changed traffic conditions for the Western Australia Margaret River Pro
- Community Development and Events Grants now open!
- Easter weekend public holiday closures
- Environmental Management Fund Grants now open!
- Food organics garden organics waste processing tender
- Forrest Road car park maintenance
- Help rehome Lilly!
- Nominate to join the Turner Street Jetty Community Working Group
- Nominations for annual volunteer awards are now open!
- Ordinary Council Meeting 26 March 2025 audio recording
- Partial road closure on Glenarty Road
- Rabbit control program on Shire-managed reserves
- Rec Connect is back!
- Restricted Burning Period has commenced
- 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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