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Shire grants program supporting local projects
Posted 12 February 2026 Shire grants program supporting local projects

The latest round of the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s Community Grants Program is now open, offering local groups the chance to bring new ideas, events and initiatives to life.

Free BBQ brings SJ together post-fire
Posted 12 February 2026 Free BBQ brings SJ together post-fire

Representatives from SJ's Emergency Services team were at the Neighbourhood Watch Community BBQ to answer the community's questions after Monday's bushfire.

Mural complete at Byford Skate Park
Posted 12 February 2026 Mural complete at Byford Skate Park

WA-grown artist Jerome Davenport, AKA ketones6000, has finished the mural at Byford Skate Park.

Getting back to business - Shire services return to normal
Posted 10 February 2026 Getting back to business - Shire services return to normal

The Shire’s Administration and Operations centres will be operating as normal from today, following their enforced closure due to the bushfire in Mundijong yesterday (Monday 9 February).

Disruption to Shire’s operations – Monday, 9 February 2026
Posted 09 February 2026 Disruption to Shire’s operations – Monday, 9 February 2026

Due to the bushfire in Mundijong, the Shire’s Administration and Operations centres will be closed on Monday, 9 February 2026.

Free 'Grow It Local' memberships available to all residents
Posted 05 February 2026 Free 'Grow It Local' memberships available to all residents

All Shire residents now have access to Grow It Local - a community education platform offering monthly digital workshops focused on growing, sharing, and eating locally grown food.

Youth Week WA Grant Success
Posted 05 February 2026 Youth Week WA Grant Success

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has been awarded a grant from the State Government in support of Youth Week WA.

Advocacy continues to make Mundijong Road safer and more reliable
Posted 05 February 2026 Advocacy continues to make Mundijong Road safer and more reliable

Shire President Rob Coales met with the Premier’s Office in Perth to talk about Mundijong, Kulija and Mandurah (MKM) roads and calling on State Government investment for this critical east–west road corridor.

Total Fire Ban & Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban
Posted 02 February 2026 Total Fire Ban & Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban

Read about the total fire ban and harvest and vehicle movement bans in place for the whole Shire.

Council adopts updated policy for Serpentine and Jarrahdale Cemeteries
Posted 30 January 2026 Council adopts updated policy for Serpentine and Jarrahdale Cemeteries

The Shire’s Cemeteries Advisory Group has met for the first time since new appointments were made after last year’s local government election.

Byford Skate Park prepares for a colourful transformation
Posted 29 January 2026 Byford Skate Park prepares for a colourful transformation

Byford Skate Park is set to take on a bold new look, with Western Australian artist Jerome Davenport beginning work on vibrant skate-inspired artwork this week.

SJ celebrates local champions and welcomes new citizens on Australia Day
Posted 27 January 2026 SJ celebrates local champions and welcomes new citizens on Australia Day

The values of service, contribution and community were all celebrated this Australia Day at the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s annual Australia Day community breakfast and Community Citizen of the Year Awards and Citizenship Ceremony.

Community History Awards now open
Posted 23 January 2026 Community History Awards now open

It’s time to dig out those old photo albums and dust down those diaries, because the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s SJ Remembers Community History Awards are now open.

Public Notice – Special Council Meeting
Posted 13 January 2026 Public Notice – Special Council Meeting

 A Special Council Meeting of the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale will be held on Monday, 19 January 2026 in the Council Chambers, Mundijong.

Public Notice – Special CEO Employment Committee Meeting  
Posted 13 January 2026 Public Notice – Special CEO Employment Committee Meeting  

A Special CEO Employment Committee Meeting of the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale will be held on Monday, 19 January 2026 in the Council Chambers, Mundijong.

Byford Skate Park ramps up the fun!
Posted 09 January 2026 Byford Skate Park ramps up the fun!

Upgrades to Byford Skate Park are now complete, with plenty of action already happening on the ramps!

Summer School Holiday Fun in SJ
Posted 23 December 2025 Summer School Holiday Fun in SJ

Summer school holidays are here and there's plenty happening in SJ

Support Services Directory now available for SJ community
Posted 22 December 2025 Support Services Directory now available for SJ community

Our Support Services Directory designed to help community members easily connect with local support when they need it most.

Crafty crew retain Old Mundijong Railway Station as hub
Posted 22 December 2025 Crafty crew retain Old Mundijong Railway Station as hub

There’s sew much good news for the Shire’s creative community, with the Mundijong Arts and Crafts Group officially signing a new long-term lease to stay at Old Mundijong Railway Station on Paterson Street.

All lit up! SJ’s brightest Christmas displays crowned for 2025
Photo Credit: Stu McKay
Posted 19 December 2025 All lit up! SJ’s brightest Christmas displays crowned for 2025

The results are in, and Serpentine Jarrahdale has absolutely shone this Christmas! From twinkling rooftops and glowing gardens to streets bursting with festive cheer, this year’s SJ Christmas Lights Competition was bigger, brighter and more magical than ever.

Let’s get pumped! Byford Bike Pump Track now open
Posted 19 December 2025 Let’s get pumped! Byford Bike Pump Track now open

Byford is officially pumped! The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s brand-new bike pump track at Briggs Park is now open, ready for riders of all ages and skill levels to ride, connect, and have a blast.

Shire supports national call to unlock housing potential in Serpentine
Posted 11 December 2025 Shire supports national call to unlock housing potential in Serpentine Jarrahdale

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has endorsed the National Growth Areas Alliance’s (NGAA) Beyond Bricks report, reinforcing the need for timely, coordinated infrastructure investment.

SJ Christmas Street Festival lights up Mundijong
Posted 09 December 2025 SJ Christmas Street Festival lights up Mundijong

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s Christmas Street Festival sleighed it on Friday 5 December, turning Paterson Street into a Christmas wonderland full of festive fun.

Festive season opening hours & bin day changes
Posted 01 December 2025 Festive season opening hours & bin day changes

Read about the Shire's opening hours and bin day changes for some residents over the Christmas and New Year break.

Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale to enter Prohibited Burning Period
Posted 28 November 2025 Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale to enter Prohibited Burning Period

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale will soon enter the Prohibited Burning Period.

Public Notice – Council and committee dates for 2026
Posted 24 November 2025 Public Notice – Council and committee dates for 2026

In accordance with Regulation 12 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, these are the Ordinary Council Meeting and Committee Meeting dates for 2026.

Ho ho ho! SJ’s Countdown to Christmas is on!
Posted 18 November 2025 Ho ho ho! SJ’s Countdown to Christmas is on!

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s Countdown to Christmas is officially on, and this year the festive fun is turned all the way up.

General Grants are now open: bringing community initiatives to life
Posted 17 November 2025 General Grants are now open: bringing community initiatives to life

Local not-for-profit organisations and incorporated community groups can apply for up to $5,000 in funding.

Shire establishes advisory group to protect fresh local food access
Posted 13 November 2025 Shire establishes advisory group to protect fresh local food access

In what’s believed to be a first for Western Australia, the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has established a Food Security and Peri-Urban Agriculture Advisory Group.

Saddle up - new horse trails for Jarrahdale!
Posted 12 November 2025 Saddle up - new horse trails for Jarrahdale!

Jarrahdale has cemented its reputation as the heart of Western Australia’s horse riding community, with two new trails officially opened in the historic town today, with the help of the Federal and State Governments.

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