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Community Safety Month in SJ
Posted 01 October 2025 Community Safety Month in SJ

Community Safety Month kicks off this October, with a range of free events and activities to get SJ residents looking out for each other.

Good times in SJ: Shire’s vibrant events season gets underway
Posted 01 October 2025 Good times in SJ: Shire’s vibrant events season gets underway

Get ready for the long summer days, as the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale gears up for a vibrant 2025-26 season of major events.

Restricted Burning Period to commence in the Shire on 1 October
Posted 30 September 2025 Restricted Burning Period to commence in the Shire on 1 October

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale will enter the Restricted Burning Period on Tuesday 1 October.

Little Voices Big Say – SJ community consultation gets underway
Posted 22 September 2025 Little Voices Big Say – SJ community consultation gets underway

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is asking parents and caregivers to have their say on how the Shire supports children aged 0–11 and the people who care for them.

Public Notice: Local Government Ordinary Postal Election - Election Notice
Posted 22 September 2025 Public Notice: Local Government Ordinary Postal Election - Election Notice

The Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale is holding an election by postal vote on Saturday, 18 October 2025 to fill vacancies in the offices of Councillors.

Getting your property ready ahead of bushfire season
Posted 19 September 2025 Getting your property ready ahead of bushfire season

With bushfire season approaching, we encourage all SJ residents to take simple steps now to prepare their homes and properties.

Public Notice: Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrade -
Posted 12 September 2025 Public Notice: Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrade - Permanent closure of Hopkinson Road South

Hopkinson Road (south of the Thomas Road intersection) will be permanently closed from Monday 15 September.

Public art opportunity: Create a statement piece for Byford Bike Pump Track
Posted 11 September 2025 Public art opportunity: Create a statement piece for Byford Bike Pump Track

Calling all creatives! We're inviting expressions of interest to design and create public artwork for the Byford Bike Pump Track.

Nominate a local hero today – nominations open for Australia Day
Posted 11 September 2025 Nominate a local hero today – nominations open for Australia Day Community Awards

We're calling for nominations for the 2026 Australia Day Community Awards, which celebrate residents who go above and beyond for the SJ community.

Pass Wide and Slow Awareness Ride this Sunday
Posted 09 September 2025 Pass Wide and Slow Awareness Ride this Sunday

Join us as we embark on the first ever Pass Wide and Slow Awareness Ride, taking place in our very own equine hub, Darling Downs.

Public Notice: Long-Term Temporary Road Closure - Orton Road, Oakford
Posted 04 September 2025 Public Notice: Long-Term Temporary Road Closure - Orton Road, Oakford

In accordance with the Local Government Act 1995 requirements for long-term temporary road closures the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale advises that Orton Road will be closed between King Road and Kargotich Road, Oakford to allow the Water Corporation to replace Bridge 187.

Salty steps outside in Jarrahdale - episode four!
Posted 22 August 2025 Salty steps outside in Jarrahdale - episode four!

Episode four of our Step Outside with Salty series lands today!

Future in focus as the Shire launches its Youth Plan 2025 – 2028
Posted 21 August 2025 Future in focus as the Shire launches its Youth Plan 2025 – 2028

A future where young people are heard, supported and able to lead is at the centre of the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s new Youth Plan 2025–2028.

Public Notice: Local Government Ordinary Election Call for Nominations
Posted 20 August 2025 Public Notice: Local Government Ordinary Election Call for Nominations

Nominations for the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Ordinary Election open on Thursday, 28 August 2025.

Grant applications now open for community and event funding
Posted 14 August 2025 Grant applications now open for community and event funding

Applications are now open for our SJ Community Grants Program!

Shire takes action to protect local birdlife from harmful pest poison
Posted 13 August 2025 Shire takes action to protect local birdlife from harmful pest poison

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale will phase out the use of Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) across all Shire managed properties, in a move to help protect native wildlife.

Public Notice: Special CEO Employment Committee Meeting
Posted 06 August 2025 Public Notice: Special CEO Employment Committee Meeting

A Special CEO Employment Committee Meeting will be held on Monday, 11 August 2025 at Civic Centre in Mundijong,

Public Notice: Local Government Ordinary Election Close of Enrolments
Posted 06 August 2025 Public Notice: Local Government Ordinary Election Close of Enrolments

Make sure you're enrolled to vote in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale's 2025 Local Government Election.

Urban Greening Grant Program breathes new life to Byford
Posted 21 July 2025 Urban Greening Grant Program breathes new life to Byford

The Shire has completed two rounds of planting in the Byford Meadows area as part of the State Government’s Urban Greening Grant Program.

Kardan Boulevard drainage upgrades delivers positive outcomes
Posted 18 July 2025 Kardan Boulevard drainage upgrades delivers positive outcomes

We've completed drainage upgrades along Kardan Boulevard, including clearing open drains and upgrading median islands.

Go Paperless with eRates – and you could WIN!
Posted 17 July 2025 Go Paperless with eRates – and you could WIN!

Switch to eRates for your chance to win a $250 EFTPOS gift card — it’s easy, fast, and paper-free

Shire urges caution as original speed limits on some rural roads reinstated
Posted 14 July 2025 Shire urges caution as original speed limits on some rural roads reinstated

Main Roads WA has approved a request by the Shire to reinstate non-signposted default speed limits on a number of rural roads within the district.

A new way to stay connected with Council decisions
Posted 11 July 2025 A new way to stay connected with Council decisions

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has introduced a new digital platform, Resolve, to host all Council and Committee meeting agendas, minutes and relevant livestreams.

Road safety a priority in Council budget
Posted 07 July 2025 Road safety a priority in Council budget

Serpentine Jarrahdale is putting road safety in the driver’s seat, committing over $26 million to tackle the Shire’s most dangerous blackspots and make local roads safer for everyone.

Community members invited to join new food security and agriculture
Posted 04 July 2025 Community members invited to join new food security and agriculture advisory group

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is inviting passionate locals and industry experts to join a new advisory group shaping the future of food, agriculture and sustainability in the region.

Jarrahdale boosts trail access with new Gooralong Carpark
Posted 03 July 2025 Jarrahdale boosts trail access with new Gooralong Carpark

Jarrahdale’s appeal as a top trails destination continues to grow, with the completion of the new Gooralong Carpark on Atkins Street.

2025–26 Budget Adopted: Investing in Our Growing Community
Posted 03 July 2025 2025–26 Budget Adopted: Investing in Our Growing Community

See what's planned for infrastructure, services, and growth in the next financial year.

Families flock for muddy mayhem in Jarrahdale
Posted 30 June 2025 Families flock for muddy mayhem in Jarrahdale

The Shire welcomed 3500 people to Jarrahdale Oval for its signature Muddy Buddies event, held in partnership with Nature Play WA.

Local heroes celebrated at the 2025 Emergency Services Awards Night
Posted 19 June 2025 Local heroes celebrated at the 2025 Emergency Services Awards Night

The outstanding contributions of the Shire’s emergency services volunteers was recognised at the annual Emergency Services Awards Night, held on Friday 13 June at Mardella Meadows.

Public Notice – Special Council Meeting
Posted 17 June 2025 Public Notice – Special Council Meeting

A Special Council Meeting of the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale will be held on Monday, 30 June 2025

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