News and Notices

Fire permits and regulated burning times

Zone six in the Shire of Manjimup, encompassing Northcliffe and Walpole, entered the restricted burning period on 1 March 2015 which continues until 12 April 2015.

Prime Minister visits Northcliffe fire zone

The Shire of Manjimup was yesterday visited by the Prime Minister of Australia Tony Abbott. The Prime Minister arrived on a whirlwind stopover which was organised by Rick Wilson MP, Federal Member fo

Call for donations following Northcliffe and Walpole bushfires

The Shire of Manjimup is calling for donations to go towards recovery efforts, with specific community needs now becoming apparent following the bushfire event that rocked the towns of Northcliffe and

Western Australian Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangement (W

The bushfire that impacted the towns of Northcliffe and Walpole in the Shire of Manjimup was declared an eligible disaster under WANDRAA by the Premier of Western Australia, the Hon. Colin Barnett MLA

Recovery committee progresses post-fire initiatives

Over the last two weeks, a recovery committee and sub-committees, coordinated by the Shire of Manjimup, have met to progress initiatives that aim to assist with returning the communities of Northcliff

State and Federal funding to benefit the Shire’s seniors

The Shire of Manjimup's Home and Community Care (HACC) unit has recently been awarded $750,000 of federal funding, which will be put towards the construction of a Wellness and Lifestyle Centre in Manj

Local recovery commences for Northcliffe

Though the smoke is yet to clear from the most catastrophic fire event the Shire of Manjimup has experienced in decades, the recovery process has already commenced.

Northcliffe and surrounding areas under bushfire threat

The Shire of Manjimup is encouraging residents to heed the warnings and alerts from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) in relation to the bushfires which are burning out of control n

Aussie spirit alive in Pemberton

Australia Day celebrations were in full swing yesterday at the Pemberton Pool, thanks to the Shire of Manjimup, Pemberton Visitor Centre and the Pemberton Community Resource Centre.

Pemberton hosts Australia Day 2015

The annual Australia Day celebrations, hosted by the Shire of Manjimup, will this year take place at the Pemberton Pool in Pemberton.

WA's potato industry - Shire President speaks out!

Shire of Manjimup President Wade DeCampo is raising concern over misconceived perceptions surrounding the growing and marketing of potatoes in Western Australia. Following comments from the Chief Exe

Alcohol and the summer season

With the longer and brighter days of summer come more opportunities for socialising, which can often include the consumption of alcohol.

Community Recreation Hub project moves into its next stage

The Manjimup Community Recreation Hub project, jointly funded by the Shire of Manjimup and the Department of Sport and Recreation, has achieved a significant milestone with the completion a detailed n

Disabled parking bays – ACROD permit required

First light poles displayed on Mottram Street

Four new decorative light poles were installed on Mottram Street in Manjimup this week, giving residents and visitors a visible reminder of the changes occurring as a part of the Town Centre Revitalis

St Joseph’s sows SEED for agriculture in the classroom

St Joseph's School in Pemberton is forging ahead in its quest to deliver learning with relevance, by working with the Southern Forests SEED Program to develop and pilot integrated agriculture learning

What’s on in 2015

2015 already has a lot on the agenda for the Shire of Manjimup with several Supertowns initiatives due to come to fruition, the continuation of a number of major projects and a number of other initiat