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Celebrate World Water Day at the Captivate Capel Festival
Posted 12 March 2025 Celebrate World Water Day at the Captivate Capel Festival

Join us on Saturday, March 22nd at Erle Scott Reserve for an afternoon of family fun, learning, and sustainability from 12noon to 6pm.

Ludlow Tuart Forest Prescribed Burn- Community Information Session
Posted 05 March 2025 Ludlow Tuart Forest Prescribed Burn- Community Information Session

Tronox Mining together with the support of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) will be holding a community information session to share plans about a proposed prescribed burn in the mining rehabilitated section of the Ludlow Tuart Forest in the South West of WA.

Update on timeframe - Proposed Boyanup RV dump point site report to April
Posted 27 February 2025 Update on timeframe - Proposed Boyanup RV dump point site report to April Council meeting

 Thank you for your participation in the community consultation for the proposed Boyanup RV dump point site.

Annual Electors Meeting- Video Now Available
Posted 26 February 2025 Annual Electors Meeting- Video Now Available

The video footage of the Annual Electors Meeting held on Monday, 24th February 2025, is now available to view on the Shire of Capel’s YouTube channel.

Captivate Capel & Cleanaway's Waste to Art Competition is Back!
Posted 25 February 2025 Captivate Capel & Cleanaway's Waste to Art Competition is Back!

Calling all young artists and eco-warriors!

Bin Services- Labour Day Monday 3rd March
Posted 25 February 2025 Bin Services- Labour Day Monday 3rd March

Not to worry, your bin will be collected as usual on Monday 3rd March with your long weekend waste!

Annual Electors Meeting - Update
Posted 24 February 2025 Annual Electors Meeting - Update

During our technology setup testing this afternoon, we discovered that the internet service is not sufficient to live stream tonight’s Annual Electors Meeting.

Community Consultation: Traffic Calming for Peppermint Grove Terrace
Posted 24 February 2025 Community Consultation: Traffic Calming for Peppermint Grove Terrace

The Shire of Capel is reconvening the Consultation Group and inviting residents to a Community Consultation Meeting to discuss potential short-term traffic calming measures for Peppermint Grove Terrace, Peppermint Grove Beach.

Hard Waste Collection Update
Posted 19 February 2025 Hard Waste Collection Update

Thank You for Your Patience

Sheaok Park Playground Redesign- We Need Your Input!
Posted 18 February 2025 Sheaok Park Playground Redesign- We Need Your Input!

Hey Gelorup residents! Do you love spending time at Sheoak Park Playground?

Celebrate Captivate Capel in Style – Only Two Weeks Left to Register!
Posted 17 February 2025 Celebrate Captivate Capel in Style – Only Two Weeks Left to Register!

Let’s care for the country together and make this an event to remember! Capel on March 22nd, 2025.

Festival of Small Halls Returns
Posted 14 February 2025 Festival of Small Halls Returns

We're incredibly excited to announce that Expressions of Interest are now open for the Festival of Small Halls Winter Tour 2025! 🌟

Notice of Annual Meeting of Electors
Posted 03 February 2025 Notice of Annual Meeting of Electors

An Annual Meeting of Electors is the meeting required to be held once every financial year for the purpose of discussing the annual report and any other general business.

Community Visioning Workshops - Part Two
Posted 30 January 2025 Community Visioning Workshops - Part Two

The Shire of Capel is preparing an Integrated Growth Framework Plan (IGFP). The purpose is to ensure future growth outcomes in the Shire are sustainable, well planned, cohesive and character enhancing.

Exciting Progress on the Dalyellup Multipurpose Community & Youth Centre
Posted 24 January 2025 Exciting Progress on the Dalyellup Multipurpose Community & Youth Centre (DMCYC) Project!

The much-anticipated DMCYC project reached a significant milestone in December 2024 with the awarding of the contract to Perkins. Since then, the momentum has been building, and as we step into 2025, work on this landmark development is well underway.

Amoebic meningitis warning as water temperatures rise
Posted 23 January 2025 Amoebic meningitis warning as water temperatures rise

With large areas of the state currently impacted by a heatwave, Western Australians are being reminded to take precautions around untreated or poorly treated water to protect themselves from deadly amoebic meningitis.

First Ross River virus detection in South West region in over a year.
Posted 23 January 2025 First Ross River virus detection in South West region in over a year.

WA Health is encouraging community members and visitors to the South West to take steps to prevent mosquito bites, following the first detection of Ross River virus (RRV) in the region in more than a year.

Countdown to Captivate Capel!
Posted 21 January 2025 Countdown to Captivate Capel!

We are thrilled to announce a $50,000 grant from Lotterywest, for two incredible community events - Captivate Capel and Dalyellup Jingle & Mingle Festival

Proposed Boyanup RV Dump Point Site
Posted 17 January 2025 Proposed Boyanup RV Dump Point Site

The Shire of Capel would like to hear your feedback about the proposed Boyanup Recreational Vehicle (RV) dump point site

Shire Successful in State Government's WA Bicycle Network Grant
Posted 16 January 2025 Shire Successful in State Government's WA Bicycle Network Grant

Successful funding of $412,189 for the Bunbury Busselton Cycle Link – Tuart Forest section.

Upcoming Hard Waste Collection- Save the dates!
Posted 10 January 2025 Upcoming Hard Waste Collection- Save the dates!

𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟭: 𝟭𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟱 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 – West of Bussell Highway - in the residential areas of Dalyellup, Peppermint Grove Beach and special rural area of Stratham. 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮: 𝟭𝟳 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟮 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 – East of Bussell Highway - in the residential areas of Boyanup, Capel, Gelorup and the special rural areas of Lillydale Road and Rosecliff Park.

Update on Burnover Incident in Elgin on Tuesday 7 January
Posted 08 January 2025 Update on Burnover Incident in Elgin on Tuesday 7 January

A coordinated response by Bush Fire Brigade volunteers from the Shire of Capel and City of Busselton, as well as support from Volunteer Fire and Rescue from Bunbury and Donnybrook and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, was mobilised to the fire.

Boyanup Lions Club Australia Day Brekky
Posted 08 January 2025 Boyanup Lions Club Australia Day Brekky

Join us at Fettlers Park for a delightful breakfast hosted by the Boyanup Lions Club!

Temporary Closure Capel Waste Transfer Station Sunday 5th January
Posted 04 January 2025 Temporary Closure Capel Waste Transfer Station Sunday 5th January

Celebrate Captivate Capel in Style- Join us on March 22nd 2025!
Posted 23 December 2024 Celebrate Captivate Capel in Style- Join us on March 22nd 2025!

We're excited to invite entertainers, interactive display creators, makers, and food vendors to be part of our festival!

Wishing everyone a joyful and wonderful festive season!
Posted 20 December 2024 Wishing everyone a joyful and wonderful festive season!

A friendly reminder that after Christmas Day, all waste collections will be moved forward to the next working day. Please mark your calendars to ensure your bins are out on time!

Shire of Capel Trails Master Plan
Posted 19 December 2024 Shire of Capel Trails Master Plan

The Shire of Capel is updating its 2009 Trails Master Plan to provide a modern and strategic approach to managing, developing, and promoting Council owned/managed trails.

Captivate Capel 2025- Save the Date!
Posted 17 December 2024 Captivate Capel 2025- Save the Date!

The Shire of Capel is excited to announce that Captivate Capel is returning in March 2025.

Planning Advice - Issues with Registration Short Term Rental
Posted 16 December 2024 Planning Advice - Issues with Registration Short Term Rental Accommodation (STRA)

As of 1 January 2025, the State Government’s new legislation takes effect regarding Short Term Rental Accommodation.

KidSport Regional Pool Program
Posted 12 December 2024 KidSport Regional Pool Program

Just in time for Summer fun, the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is partnering with the City of Bunbury to deliver the State Government KidSport Regional Pools Program.

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