High school students, job seekers, and anyone looking to change careers or build a business are encouraged to save the date for the Serpentine Jarrahdale Careers & Enterprise Expo 2026.

Junior Council recently visited Mundijong Fire Station during April’s Junior Council session with Shire President Rob Coales.

Read about the proposed temporary road closure of Mundijong Road between Pure Steel Lane and Adonis Street as part of the Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrade (THETRU) Project and associated works.

The Serpentine Jarrahdale community came together on Anzac Day to honour the service, sacrifice and enduring legacy of Australian and New Zealand service personnel, past and present, marking one of the most significant days on the national calendar.

Local Government Inspector Tony Brown has appointed Ms Dominique Mecoy OAM as a local government monitor at the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, commencing Monday 4 May.

Byford’s growing recreation precinct at Briggs Park was officially opened on Wednesday 15 April 2026, marking a major milestone for local outdoor recreation and active living.

Mud, laughter and big smiles filled Jarrahdale Oval as families from near and far came together to connect, get active outdoors and enjoy nature at the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s much loved Muddy Buddies event.

The WA Tree Festival begins 11 April – join us as we celebrate SJ’s renowned natural beauty.

Byford has retained its status as the ‘baby capital’ of Western Australia, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data release.

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has now entered the Restricted Burning Period.

Information on bin collections and Shire opening hours this Easter Long Weekend

The Shire held a community debrief on Wednesday, 4 March, following the Mundijong bushfire that placed the townsite under an Emergency Warning.

We’re excited to introduce the Shire’s very first Junior President and Deputy Junior President - Carter from Serpentine Primary and Ashley from Mundijong Primary!

The Seniors Healthy Lifestyle Expo 2026 was held on 27 February 2026 and delivered in partnership between the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale and the Seniors Recreation Council of WA (SRCWA).  

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained these April school holidays? We have a huge line-up of activities, workshops, excursions and events!

Youth Fest 2026 is landing at Briggs Park, Byford — and you won’t want to miss it. Big energy. Live music. Non-stop action. All free for young people ages 12-25.

The Council of the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has requested that the Local Government Inspector consider the appointment of a Monitor to the Shire.

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Council has endorsed a plan to reopen the Watkins Road Waste Transfer Station, marking the next step in planning for the long-term future of waste services in the Shire.

Kids can squelch, splash and stomp their way through two gloriously muddy days of outdoor play.

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).