UPDATE | PEPPERMINT GROVE BEACH CLOSURE

The whale carcass was removed by crane last week however; as there is still quite an odour and in the interest of community safety, Peppermint Grove Beach will remain CLOSED for the time being.

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Peppermint Grove Beach Closure UPDATE

Applications are now OPEN for Round 9 of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants!

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Peppermint Grove Beach CLOSED

PEPPERMINT GROVE BEACH (HARDY TERRACE TO BANDI WALK) CLOSED FOR 24-HOURS Peppermint Grove Beach is temporarily closed following the discovery of a whale carcass that has washed ashore. For public safety, beach access is restricted while the site is assessed and the carcass is removed....

Helicopter Mosquito Treatment

An accredited helicopter contractor will conduct larvicide treatment dispersing insect growth regulator larvicide across the wetland to specifically target mosquito larvae breeding sites. The larvicides are non-toxic and species-specific, applied at rates of 6.5kg per hectare in the coastal...

8,000 homes and counting!

The Shire of Capel continues to grow, with 8,005 completed homes recorded across the Shire as of August 2026, representing an increase of 1,510 homes since 2021 and this is just the beginning.

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From Bluey's Backyard to Yours: Register Your Pets by Oct 31st!

So don’t be a cheeky Kelpie, get your pets sorted with the Shire of Capel.