News and Notices
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Keeping well in winter at the AquaCentre
News and NoticesDespite the weather cooling down in the Southern Forests region, limiting outdoor activities to the finer days, the list of things to do at the Manjimup Regional AquaCentre is on the rise.
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Funding announced for nine new mobile towers
News and NoticesThe Shire of Manjimup is set to benefit significantly from the State Government's announcement of the most substantial increase in mobile network coverage that Western Australia has seen since the inc
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Responsible dog ownership – compulsory microchipping
News and NoticesDog owners are reminded that by 1 November 2015, all dogs must be microchipped. The Dog Act 1976, a state law which was amended in 2013 to bring in requirements relating to microchipping, is put into
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Community buses available for hire
News and NoticesThe Shire of Manjimup offers a bus to local community and recreation groups for hire, available to be booked through the Manjimup Community Resource Centre. In addition, the Shire's Home and Community
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Illegal clearing along Walpole foreshore
News and NoticesA random inspection conducted by Shire of Manjimup officers today has identified approximately one hectare of land, along Walpole foreshore, that has been cleared illegally. This matter is now under
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Students get inspired by local ag specialists
News and NoticesThe Royalties for Regions funded Southern Forests SEED Program, which is a part of the overall SuperTowns initiative, is hosting its biggest Ag Inspirations program for high school students from the r
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Federal decision on the renewable energy target scheme
News and NoticesThe wait is finally over on the federal decision about the future of the renewable energy target (RET) scheme for Australia. The federal government this week came to bipartisan agreement to lower the
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State Government praised for supporting prescribed burning
News and NoticesThe State Government announced this week that $20 million of Royalties for Regions money is being dedicated to the prescribed burning program to help reach, and surpass, the annual target of 200,000 h
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AquaCentre to launch new pool inflatable
News and NoticesThe Manjimup Regional AquaCentre is hosting celebrations this Saturday to launch the long-awaited, NEW pool inflatable. The whole community is invited to join the festivities.
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Home and Community Care (HACC) volunteers
News and NoticesThe Shire of Manjimup's Home and Community Care (HACC) delivers services across Manjimup, Pemberton and Northcliffe, and into Bridgetown, to enable its eligible clients to remain independent at home,
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Volunteers crucial to the region
News and NoticesNational volunteer week for 2015, which runs from 11-17 May, has great significance in the Shire of Manjimup, where volunteers are responsible for services ranging from St Johns Ambulance, State Emerg
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Overseas workforce a necessity in the region
News and NoticesShire President Wade DeCampo is expressing concern regarding the reputation of Australia as a working holiday destination for overseas travellers, and the exploitation of this itinerant workforce, fol
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Youth project to pilot in the Shire of Manjimup
News and NoticesThe Shire of Manjimup has been selected by the Department of Local Government and Communities as one of four local government areas to pilot the Regional Youth Collaborative Project'.
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Shire celebrations for National Youth Week 2015
News and NoticesThe Shire of Manjimup's Youth Network is once again joining forces with the Department of Local Government and Communities, Local Drug Action Groups, the Water Corporation, Country Arts WA and Healthw
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Wellness and Lifestyle Expo - 2015
News and NoticesThe Shire of Manjimup's Home and Community Care (HACC) is hosting its biennial expo to showcase services and products that are available to support people to live independently.
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Southern Forests region shines brightly
News and NoticesThe Southern Forests Region is the target of a new tourism campaign to aid in the recovery of Northcliffe and surrounding areas following the recent bushfire.
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Prescribed burning – a priority for the regions
News and NoticesBefore the Northcliffe bushfire had even been contained, Shire President Wade DeCampo was advocating with the Hon. Albert Jacob MLA - Minister for Environment, along with The Hon. Terry Redman MLA - M
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Coastal investment opportunities in Windy Harbour
News and NoticesThe Shire of Manjimup has released twelve 20-year lease sites at the coastal holiday settlement of Windy Harbour, which are for sale by tender. Time is running out for interested parties to make a su
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Landowners get re-wired after the fires
News and NoticesThe Shire of Manjimup has been working closely with a group of Northcliffe landowners, representing those who have been impacted by the recent O'Sullivan and Unicup bushfires, to organise for over 115
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Road safety reminder
News and NoticesFollowing a recent spate of traffic accidents on local roads, particularly with international travelers, Shire President Wade DeCampo is urging everybody in the community to go back to basics' and bru
