The Shire celebrated International Women's Day at The ReStore Space, Serpentine, with the theme Give to Gain.

The annual free verge plant giveaway is back on! Landcare SJ is facilitating again this year, and they have a range of local native plants available.

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is getting on with the job of fixing problem roads through this year’s Road Renewal Program, a $10.6 million initiative that will upgrade some of the Shire’s most worn and damaged streets.

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has approved a new long-term lease for Byford Community Kindergarten, giving the much-loved service certainty to continue supporting local families.

Sixteen Year 6 students, representing eight schools from across the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, have been inducted as the Shire’s first Junior Council begins its 2026 program.

The Shire has welcomed the recent outcome of planning compliance proceedings in the Magistrates Court.

Harmony Week 2026 is a celebration of cultural diversity, belonging, and the stories that connect us. Delivered in collaboration with the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale and the Shire of Murray, this week-long program invites our community to come together through food, art, movement, storytelling, and shared experiences. From family-friendly activities and creative workshops to cultural learning sessions and community conversations, there’s something for all ages to enjoy. Join us from Monday 16 to Saturday 21 March as we celebrate what makes our communities unique and the values we share, because everyone belongs.

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.

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

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

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).

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.