There are no fire restrictions on burning until 1 November 2025. However, if the Fire Danger Rating is High or above and/or a Total Fire Ban has been put in place then no burning is permitted.
For up to date information regarding Total Fire Bans and community warnings about emergencies visit Emergency WA.
Council has decided to leave one seat vacant until the Saturday, 18 October 2025 Local Government elections.
One seat on Council will be left vacant until the 2025 Local Government elections in October. The seat has been unfilled since the resignation of former councillor Michelle Boylan. Ms Boylan resigned in April after she was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Council. At the 27 May 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting, Council decided to leave the seat vacant until the next Local Government election. The next Local Government election will be held on Saturday, 18 October 2025. Learn more about Council here.