Media Releases

2012

World Environment Day to bring Blue Wrens back to Shire - May 14 (100KB)
Shire President fears forced amalgamations inevitable - April 24 (104KB)
Shire wins national Local Government award for Healthy Habitats - April 20 (108KB)
Do the Right Thing, Use the Right Bin - April 11 (100KB)
Field day to help create Healthy Habitats - April 12 (108KB)
How can we survive disasters? - April 3 (104KB)
Shire youth in for adventurous school holidays - March 26 (110KB)
Commissioner commends Shire's youth participation initiative - March 26 (104KB)
KidSport workshop for Shire sport and community groups - March 26 (104KB)
Blessing of the Roads - March 26 (104KB)
Playing safe at Serpentine Falls - February 24 (101KB)
Celebrate International Women's Day in Jarrahdale - February 20 (102KB)
Shire appeals WAPC decision on Byford town centre approval - February 15 (108KB)
Council seeks funding to investigate major recreational facilities precinct - February 15 (102KB)
Rural workers dwelling policy approved - February 15 (99.6KB)
Get your Caught Reading snaps in for photo competition - February 15 (100KB)
Free workshop for sporting and community groups - February 15 (100KB)
Help set a record on Library Lovers Day - February 9 (100KB)
Growth areas respond to Suburban Jobs Fund cut- February 3 (91KB)
Growth - Getting it right for the next generation - February 3 (87KB)
Rural Land Strategy Review Focus Sessions - January 30 (113KB)
Plans moving ahead for Byford's new high school - January 30 (100KB)
Shire supports Byford Village Shopping Centre restoration - January 30 (100KB)
Shire's community spirit alive on Australia Day - January 27 (106KB)
Veteran Jarrah tree found in Hopelands - January  23 (110KB)
Shire's volunteer bush fire brigades praised - January 19 (104KB)
Community invited to celebrate Australia Day - January 17 (102KB)
Community groups encouraged to apply for funding - January 17 (101KB)

2011

Planning underway for future stages of Redgum Brook Estate - December 13 (104KB)
Shire refers Hanson quarry application to EPA - December 13 (104KB)
Landowners to benefit from Doley Road Precinct LPP - December 13 (104KB)
Further progress on Byford's future high school - December 7 (104KB)
Shire supports redevelopment of Mundijong IGA - December 7 (104KB)
Community spirit alive as Shire celebrates volunteers - Dcember 6 (104KB)
Have your say on making the community more accessible - November 18 (116KB)
Shire thanks volunteers with free event - November 18 (104KB)
Shire seeking comment on restoration of Byford Village Shopping Centre - November 7 (104KB)
Shire invites public comment on new primary school at Kalimna Estate in Byford - November 4 (104KB)
Have your say on a new high school in Byford - November 4 (104KB)
Community invited to get involved in Byford’s future - November 4 (104KB)
Discover Our Story through reading - November 3 (104KB)
Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire takes out second place in LivCom Awards - November 3 (104KB)
Improved roads, public open space and ovals, expanded bus routes planned for Byford - November 2 (104KB)
Cadets return home as champions - October 27 (104KB)
Moore elected as Shire President - October 18 (112KB)
Holidays a hit at Mundijong Public Library - October 12 (104KB)
Recognising the role of local government - October 12 (108KB)
Holiday accommodation development in Keysbrook will not go ahead - October 12 (108KB)
Keysbrook mineral sands mine to be reconsidered following direction from SAT - October 1 (108KB)
Adventurous activities for October school holidays - October 4 (108KB)
Boost to community groups as funding for eight locality projects approved (112KB)
Healthy Habitats can help beautify your bushland (104KB)
Serpentine couple this year’s rates prize winner (104KB)
Brendon Grylls visits Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire (108KB)
Dob in a local achiever for an Australia Day award - September 8 (104KB)
Living Histories Project underway at Serpentine Cemetery - September 8 (104KB)
EPA seeking public comment on Austral proposal - September 6 (104KB)
Shire shortlisted for prestigious LivCom Award - August 23 (104KB)
Milestone reached for new community in Whitby - August 8 (104KB)
Doley Road Precinct Planning Framework out for comment - August 4 (100KB)
Council Invites Public Comment on Mundijong IGA redevelopment - July 29 (100KB)
SJ Youth Advisory Committee call out for members - July 5 (104KB)
Planning for hazards and natural disasters - July 18 (104KB)
Cameras and stories to capture fatherhood - July 18 (104KB)
Students get creative for Banners in the Terrace - July 7 (104KB)
New policy to streamline housing approvals - July 5 (104KB)
New policy drafted on constructed lakes - July 5 (104KB)
Another planning policy to decrease turnaround times out for comment - July 5 (104KB)
Community invited to planning information session - July 5 (104KB)
Shire seeks public comment on stakeholder engagement planning policy - July 5 (104KB)
Variety of school holiday activities for youth - July 4 (104KB)
Council adopts community focussed budget - June 30 (36KB)
New life for historic post office - June 30 (36KB)
Have your say on Byford Town Centre LSP - June 10 (36KB)
Shire celebrates grant success - June 8 (36KB)
Council prepares for future Tonkin Highway extension - May 30 (40KB)
Excellence in scholarship win for SJ Councillor - May 30 (36KB)
Kevin Murphy Link connects community - May 25 (36KB)
Trotting buffer protected in Marri Park Estate decision - May 25 (36KB)
Find more at your local library - May 19 (40KB)
Funding available for community groups - May 18 (36KB)
Shire sets wheels in motion for healthier community - April 29 (40KB)
Glades residential estate plan gets final approval - April 28 (36KB)
Mundijong Whitby District Structure Plan approved - April 21 (40KB)
Nettleton Rd ‘kangaroo paddock’ in Byford approved for new homes - April 21 (36KB)
Have your say on seven new planning policies - April 21 (40KB)
Austral brickworks proposal out for public comment - April 7 (36KB)
Local government elections to bring big changes - March 28 (36KB)
Shire launches Community Groups Insurance Program - March 16 (36KB)
Two Peel shires refuse mineral sands mine in Keysbrook - March 16 (36KB)
Hungry Jacks set to soon be serving up burgers in Byford - March 16 (36KB)
Australia Day a popular community event - January 28 (32KB)
Celebrate Australia Day in Serpentine - January 19 (32KB)

2010

Shire’s winning Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades bring home swag of medals - November 29 (56KB)
We stepped up to the walking challenge - November 29 (44KB)
Have your say on ten planning proposals - November 12 (40KB)
Developer Contribution Scheme to help manage Byford’s growth - November 12 (36KB)
National honour for Council education program - October 18 (64KB)
SJ Shire steps up to the challenge - October 12 (36KB)
Calling all Australia Day citizen nominations (40KB)
Jarrahdale resident is this year’s lucky rates prize winner (32KB)
Community facilities reopened after $2M invested in upgrades - August 25 (40KB)
Community invited to celebrate halls reopening - August 13 (36KB)
Revamped Byford Hall now ready for community use - August 12 (40KB)
Local Government momentum increases to become Waterwise - August 5 (20KB)
Fast-growing communities deserve immediate help: NGAA - August 4 (48KB)
Bake off brings sweet taste of success for local wildlife charity - July 30 (32KB)
Keep Byford clean and beautiful - July 27 (32KB)
Council adopts conservative budget - July 21 (36KB)
Switch Your Thining wins Sustainable Cities award - July 8 (56KB)
SJ Grammar students paint Shire's banner entry - June 30 (36KB)
WYLD campout for July school holidays - June 25 (36KB)
SJ councillors enrol in new local government diploma - May 30 (36KB)
Biodiversity activities planned for this year’s World Environment Day - May 14 (36KB)
Council refuses Keysbrook mineral sands mine - May 14 (36KB)
Mundijong Library offers free sessions during Library Week - April 23 (28KB)
Community feedback appreciated on proposed Keysbrook mineral sands mine - April 14 (32KB)
Locality funding program launched - April 14 (32KB)
Proposed commercial development and fast-food outlet - April 12 (32KB)
Community funding partnership formed - April 1 (32KB)
New officers helping fight for safety - March 17 (40KB)
Community funding partnership formed - March 12 (32KB)
Comment on proposed Keysbrook mineral sands mine - March 8 (252KB)
Comment on major Byford development proposal - March 8 (248KB)
A Living Book's Life - February 23 (76KB)
Public have their say on Byford Town Centre plans - February 25 (248KB)
Australia Day event popular in Serpentine - February 2 (448KB)
More signs near Byford trotting complex urge drivers to slow down - January 7 (244KB)
Christmas Eve brings rates prize win for Serpentine couple - January 7 (244KB)
Councils help residents combat spiralling electricity prices - January 4 (108KB)

2009

Have your say on the future of Byford - November 9 (436KB)
Tea and travel served to celebrate Seniors’ Week - November 9 (432KB)
Shire invites volunteers to thank you event - November 9 (244KB)
Local WA council wins National Prize in Coles Plastic Bag Challenge - November 1 (36KB)
Local Youth Meet Minister YAC Conference - October 26 (124KB)
Nominations open for Australia Day Active Citizenship Awards - October 26 (256KB)
Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire takes the Coles Plastic Bag Challenge - October 15 (28KB)
Green team complete their mission - September 16 (244KB)
A Great time to learn about sustainable living - September 15 (40KB)
Shire adopts Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan - August 28 (40KB)
Further progress on Biodiversity targets - August 28 (40KB)
Tough stand on mineral sand mining with latest planning policy - August 27 (40KB)
Rudd Government helps to fund a better hall for Byford - August 25 (70KB)
Protecting the future of Serpentine - August 25 (43KB)
RSL given six months grace to find new home - August 5 (39KB)
It's not too late to have your say on local government reform - July 23 (38KB)
Have your say on local government reform - July 13 (42KB)
Outdoor activity day for youth in July school holidays - July 9 39KB)
Banners in the Terrace flying high - July 3 (41KB)
Halls to get makeover - June 17 (39KB)
Oakford land owner prosecuted - June 17 (39KB)
Shire lobbies for age pensioners to be eligible for Fuel Card - June 17 (39KB)
Your passport to discovery over Library Week - May 14 (39KB)
Steps to make Lightbody Road safer - May 14 (39KB)
Seeking your views on Brickwood Reserve - May 14 (39KB)
Create a sustainable garden for World Environment Day - May 14 (39KB)
Planning projects take next steps in Byford - May 1 (40KB)
Showroom development planned for former Amgas site - May 1 (38KB)
Shire’s ANZAC Day service a community occasion - April 20 (39KB)
Works about to begin on Lot 3 Thatcher Rd site - April 9 (39KB)
Information day on future planning for Mundijong - April 7 (39KB)
What's On over the April school holidays - April 6 (43KB)
Entry signs remind drivers to slow down in trotting complex - March 18 (38KB)
Green Corps youth on a mission to help bushland and creeks - March 18 (42KB)
Workshop for future planning of Mundijong - March 11 (41KB)
Shire makes more moves to improve dust issue - February 27 (40KB)
Shire adopts Water Sensitive Urban Design policy - February 26 (39KB)
Information day for planning of Byford Town Centre - February 3 (45KB)
$2 million windfall to spend on infrastructure - January 23 (42KB)
Can you solve the book trail mystery? - January 13 (42KB)
Celebrate Australia Day in Serpentine - January 19 (38KB)