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

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

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

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.

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.

The future of Mundijong is looking bright, with the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale engaging with local residents, landowners and businesses on the development of a Precinct Structure Plan (PSP).

Seniors Week is back for 2025 and we have a range of free activities to get involved in.

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is taking further action to address drainage concerns across the community, following the wettest winter in 30 years.

Friends, family and community leaders have gathered in Hopeland for the naming of Ivy Muller Reserve, after a much-loved former teacher who lived and taught in the local community for more than 25 years.

With the new Byford train station now open, the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has introduced free, four-hour timed parking in parts of the Byford town centre to ensure shoppers can continue to easily access local businesses.

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has officially sworn in its new Council members and a new Deputy President, following the local government election on Saturday, 18 October.

The Returning Officer has officially declared the results of the 2025 Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Council Election.

The contribution and commitment of outgoing SJ Councillor and Deputy President Tricia Duggin was acknowledged at her final Council meeting on Monday.

The Council considered a complaint related to the Shire President Rob Coales at the October Council meeting.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Applications are now open for our SJ Community Grants Program!

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.