Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes in Bridgetown, Western Australia | Government organisation

Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes

Locality: Bridgetown, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9761 1555

Address: 1-3 Steere Street 6255 Bridgetown, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Shire's First Hybrid Vehicle Shire News - 20 November 2020 The Shire has ordered its first hybrid electric vehicle. To read more, click here: https://www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au//shires-first-hybrid-v/90

24.01.2022 Best of the West Competition Nominate Someone Locally Shire News - Wednesday 23 September 2020 If you know someone who could benefit from $5,000 it can be a group or an individual.... read here to find out more: https://www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au/news.aspx#23Sep2020

24.01.2022 Monique Mulligan, is an author, interviewer, and founder of the Stories on Stage program in Perth. Monique’s debut contemporary fiction novel Wherever You Go was released this month and her third picture book, Alexandra Rose and her Icy-Cold Toes was released in May. Monique will visit Bridgetown Public Library to launch her novel and conduct an author talk on 10 October. Register your interest by speaking to Library staff. View the trailer for Wherever You Go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28T_r8XVeDE

24.01.2022 Festive Season Messages from Shire President & Deputy President Shire News - 25 December 2020 Your Shire President John Nicholas and Deputy Shire President Barbara Johnson reflect on the challenge of ‘the year that was’ in their Festive Season video messages.... To read more click here: https://www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au//festive-season-messa/109 To jump to the video, click here: https://business.facebook.com/bridgetowngreenbushesshire/videos/415344272996068/

24.01.2022 There is a black whippet with white feet and a blue collar roaming around Hampton Street/Lockley Avenue. The Shire Ranger is attempting to capture this dog. If you or someone you know is the owner please contact the Shire on 9761 0800

23.01.2022 Escape to Bridgetown, Western Australia’s green secret and four-season hideaway Those who’ve never visited Western Australia may make the mistake of thinking its towns are among the driest of this sunburnt country, but the oasis-like town of Bridgetown will prove them wrong. To read the full article on Domain, click here: https://www.domain.com.au//escape-to-bridgetown-western-a/... Photo: Simon Harrington

23.01.2022 2021 Harmony Week Grants Shire News - Wednesday 30 September 2020 The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is offering grants of $2,000 to support community-led diversity and inclusion activities celebrating Harmony Week in 2021.... To read more, visit https://www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au//2021-harmony-week-gra/69

23.01.2022 Rural Life in Bridgetown - Small Landholder’s Group Shire News - Monday 28 September 2020 Are you a small rural property owner who is interested in land use and management? You might not be aware of the Blackwood Valley Small Landholders Group... to read more, click here: https://www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au//rural-life-in-bridget/68

21.01.2022 It’s the last week to have your say! Share your views with the Shire online at https://catalyse.au1.qualtrics.com//pr/SV_3wIqxNuKni5tXFP or you can continue to post your hard copy in the reply paid enveloped right up until this Friday 25 September 2020.

21.01.2022 New Safety Signage for Maranup Ford Road Shire News - 25 November 2020 We have recently installed new signage on Maranup Ford Road to improve vehicle safety.... To read more, click here: https://www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au//new-safety-signage-fo/95

20.01.2022 Need to dispose of unwanted and/or obsolete agvet chemicals? Now is your chance thanks to the ChemClear Program. This program is funded by the drumMUSTER levy. Eligible products are collected free of charge, and there is a cost for the disposal of non-eligible products. There is a chemical collection run in April/May 2021 for WA and SA. Dates are yet to be confirmed however Chemical Users will need to pre-register their unwanted chemical by the 28th of February 2021. ... You can register for the collection at www.chemclear.org.au/register-your-chemical .

19.01.2022 This is our WA COVID-19 update for Monday, 21 September 2020. ---- - Current cases -... No new cases were recorded overnight. WA’s total number of COVID-19 cases stands at 662, with three active cases. To date, 650 people have recovered from the virus. There have been 398,198 COVID-19 tests performed in WA. Of those tested, 68,402 were from regional WA. ---- - Testing Anyone in WA will now be assessed for a COVID-19 test if they present with ANY of the following: - present with a fever of 37.5C or above - have had a fever in the last few days (for example, night sweats or chills), without a known source - have acute respiratory symptoms (for example, coughing, shortness of breath, sore throat) - acute loss of smell or taste If you have these symptoms, please get tested, and help us identify every case of COVID-19 in WA as early as possible. 10 COVID clinics are now operational visit https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/COVID-clinics to find your local COVID clinic or other testing locations. In other regional areas, people should go to a public hospital, health service or remote health clinic. Please call ahead if you are concerned that you have contracted COVID-19. Patients will be assessed and where appropriate tested, provided with appropriate information and referred for further medical treatment if necessary. Those individuals who are tested and well enough to return home, will be asked to self-isolate while they await test results. Anyone who is confirmed to have COVID-19, who does not require hospitalisation will be required to stay in self-isolation as instructed by the public health team. ---- - Closure of the WA border Western Australia's borders are closed to travel from interstate. Additional measures have now been announced for travellers who have been in NSW or Victoria within 14 days of travel. No one is allowed into Western Australia if they have been in Victoria or New South Wales in the previous 14 days, unless they meet the new exemption list. The number of exemptions have been reduced significantly, meaning only specific essential workers, transport and freight workers and those persons approved by the State Emergency Coordinator, on the advice of the Chief Health Officer, will be permitted to enter WA. In addition, everyone who is permitted to enter WA, who has been in Victoria or NSW for the previous 14 days, will be subject to two mandatory tests for COVID-19 - one on arrival and one on day 11 of their quarantine. Anyone arriving who has been to Victoria within that period will now also be required to undertake hotel quarantine at their own expense. For states other than Victoria and NSW, an exempt traveller who will be allowed into our State, must perform one of the following functions: - Health services - Emergency services - Transport, freight and logistics - Specialists skills, not available in WA, for industry or business continuity; - National or State security and governance; and - Courts and judicial services. There are also exemptions for FIFO workers and their families, however strict 14-day quarantine measures will need to be followed, when they first enter the State. Further exemptions will also apply on compassionate grounds. More information and a list of exemptions can be found at www.wa.gov.au/covid19 If you are aware of someone breaching a requirement to self-isolate - please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or WA Police on 131 444. ---- Official information regarding COVID-19 in Western Australia - www.wa.gov.au/covid19 Information on WA's roadmap for easing restrictions - www.wa.gov.au/covid19roadmap WA Department of Health information www.healthywa.wa.gov.au National Coronavirus Helpline 1800 020 080 WA COVID-19 health and information and advice - 13 COVID (13 26843) Smartraveller information regarding travel advice for Australians - www.smartraveller.gov.au

18.01.2022 An older brown Weimaraner dog has been sighted heading north up the Highway with chain attached to his collar. If anyone knows of the owner, please notify them asap.

18.01.2022 This is our WA COVID-19 update for Tuesday, 22 September 2020. ---- - Current cases -... Three new cases were recorded overnight. All three cases are returned overseas travellers - two are Western Australians and one is from interstate. This brings WA’s total number of COVID-19 cases to 665, with six active cases. To date, 650 people have recovered from the virus. There have been 402,667 COVID-19 tests performed in WA. Of those tested, 69,135 were from regional WA. ---- - Testing - Anyone in WA will now be assessed for a COVID-19 test if they present with ANY of the following: - present with a fever of 37.5C or above - have had a fever in the last few days (for example, night sweats or chills), without a known source - have acute respiratory symptoms (for example, coughing, shortness of breath, sore throat) - acute loss of smell or taste If you have these symptoms, please get tested, and help us identify every case of COVID-19 in WA as early as possible. 10 COVID clinics are now operational visit https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/COVID-clinics to find your local COVID clinic or other testing locations. In other regional areas, people should go to a public hospital, health service or remote health clinic. Please call ahead if you are concerned that you have contracted COVID-19. Patients will be assessed and where appropriate tested, provided with appropriate information and referred for further medical treatment if necessary. Those individuals who are tested and well enough to return home, will be asked to self-isolate while they await test results. Anyone who is confirmed to have COVID-19, who does not require hospitalisation will be required to stay in self-isolation as instructed by the public health team. ---- - Closure of the WA border - Western Australia's borders are closed to travel from interstate. Additional measures have now been announced for travellers who have been in NSW or Victoria within 14 days of travel. No one is allowed into Western Australia if they have been in Victoria or New South Wales in the previous 14 days, unless they meet the new exemption list. The number of exemptions have been reduced significantly, meaning only specific essential workers, transport and freight workers and those persons approved by the State Emergency Coordinator, on the advice of the Chief Health Officer, will be permitted to enter WA. In addition, everyone who is permitted to enter WA, who has been in Victoria or NSW for the previous 14 days, will be subject to two mandatory tests for COVID-19 - one on arrival and one on day 11 of their quarantine. Anyone arriving who has been to Victoria within that period will now also be required to undertake hotel quarantine at their own expense. For states other than Victoria and NSW, an exempt traveller who will be allowed into our State, must perform one of the following functions: - Health services - Emergency services - Transport, freight and logistics - Specialists skills, not available in WA, for industry or business continuity; - National or State security and governance; and - Courts and judicial services. There are also exemptions for FIFO workers and their families, however strict 14-day quarantine measures will need to be followed, when they first enter the State. Further exemptions will also apply on compassionate grounds. More information and a list of exemptions can be found at www.wa.gov.au/covid19 If you are aware of someone breaching a requirement to self-isolate - please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or WA Police on 131 444. ---- Official information regarding COVID-19 in Western Australia - www.wa.gov.au/covid19 Information on WA's roadmap for easing restrictions - www.wa.gov.au/covid19roadmap WA Department of Health information www.healthywa.wa.gov.au National Coronavirus Helpline 1800 020 080 WA COVID-19 health and information and advice - 13 COVID (13 26843) Smartraveller information regarding travel advice for Australians - www.smartraveller.gov.au

15.01.2022 Renewable Energy Shire News - 18 November 2020 The Shire is investigating solar power and battery options for Shire buildings. To read the full story, click here: https://www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au/news/renewable-energy/89

14.01.2022 It’s the last week to have your say! Share your views with the Shire online at or you can continue to post your hard copy in the return paid enveloped right up until this Friday 25 September 2020.

14.01.2022 It's here. Find your nearest refund point and more information about WA's container deposit scheme at www.containersforchange.com.au/wa

14.01.2022 Blackwood Youth Action and the Shire have partnered in a new initiative.

13.01.2022 COVID-19 Complacency Shire News - Friday 25 September 2020 Late in July WA passed a significant milestone of 100 days since any unknown local transmission of COVID-19. ... To read more, click here: https://www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au/ne/covid-19-complacency/67

12.01.2022 Shire Services Christmas Closures Shire News - 23 December 2020 To view the list of festive season closing and opening dates and times for Shire services, click here: https://www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au//shire-services-chris/110

11.01.2022 The Shire is currently seeking expressions of interest from individuals with experience and/or training as a security guard. If you have previously filled this type of position we are interested in hearing from you to discuss a ‘call out’ fee based first responder opportunity to alarm monitoring of Shire owned facilities. Please contact the Shire’s Human Resources Coordinator on 9761-0800 if you would like to learn more.

11.01.2022 What You Can and Can’t Do On a Total Fire Ban Day Shire News - 21 December 2020 Total Fire Bans affect everyone. Be informed! To read more, click here: https://www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au//what-you-can-and-can/111

08.01.2022 Blackwood River Art Trail Event Shire News - 23 November 2020 Recently we met with the new Chair of Blackwood Creatives (BC) Chris Allen who let us in on an exciting initiative currently being developed in our creative community. ... To find out more, click here: https://www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au//blackwood-river-art-t/92

08.01.2022 Today at Greenbushes Community Resource Centre

07.01.2022 Travelling Safely in Bushfire Season Shire News - 21 December 2020 It’s the time of year when a lot of us like to go camping. If you plan to travel in bushfire season it could prove vital to know what to do if you encounter a bushfire.... Read more here: https://www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au//travelling-safely-in/108

07.01.2022 This is our WA COVID-19 update for Tuesday, 17 November 2020. ---- - Current cases ... The Department of Health has today reported no new cases of COVID-19 in Western Australia. The State’s positive COVID-19 case total stands at 788. WA Health is monitoring 12 active cases and 767 confirmed cases have recovered from the virus in WA. There have been 521,971 COVID-19 tests performed in WA. Of those tested, 87,004 were from regional WA. ---- - New controlled interstate border, effective 14 November From 12:01am on Saturday, 14 November, Western Australia’s new controlled interstate border came into effect. Under this system, travel from ‘very low risk’ states and territories will be permitted, with conditions on arrival including declarations, health screening and possible COVID-19 testing. These jurisdictions currently include Tasmania, Queensland, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory because they have had no community cases for more than 28 days. Travel from ‘low risk’ states and territories is also permitted, with similar conditions on arrival, in addition to 14 days of self-quarantine and a mandatory Day 11 COVID-19 test. These jurisdictions currently include New South Wales and Victoria because they have less than five community cases per day on a 14-day rolling average. Failure to follow these directions or providing false information will be enforceable by law, with penalties ranging from $1,000 infringements, to up to $50,000 fines for individuals. More information on WA’s controlled interstate border can be found at www.wa.gov.au/covid19 ---- - WA’s controlled interstate border arrangements with South Australia (new arrangements) The recent community outbreak of COVID-19 in South Australia is extremely serious. As a result, we acted swiftly to strengthen our controlled border regime with South Australia. Effective from 6pm WST tonight, we will further restrict travel from South Australia or anyone that has been in South Australia in the previous 14 days. Anyone travelling to Western Australia from South Australia will need to meet strict exemption criteria, in addition to the self-quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements which commenced on November 15. For anyone arriving by road, through the Eucla checkpoint, this system will begin from 6pm Wednesday, November 18. This means they will need to meet a strict exemption category for those travellers to enter WA. This exemption system mirrors the system we had in place for Victoria during the height of their second wave. The exemption list for South Australia is limited to: - certain senior Government Officials; - certain active military personnel; - a member of the Commonwealth Parliament; - a person carrying out functions under a law of the Commonwealth; - certain specialists responsible for time critical maintenance where the skills are not available in WA (excludes FIFO); - a person coming to WA at the request of the Chief Health Officer; - a person responsible for transport freight or logistics; and - anyone who is given approval by the State Emergency Coordinator or an authorised officer. South Australia, which is defined as medium risk, is the only State where travellers to Western Australia are required to have an exemption prior to entering. Failure to adhere to those conditions or providing false information upon entry to Western Australia will result in fines of up to $50,000 or even jail time. ---- - Testing Anyone in WA will now be assessed for a COVID-19 test if they present with ANY of the following: - present with a fever of 37.5C or above - have had a fever in the last few days (for example, night sweats or chills), without a known source - have acute respiratory symptoms (for example, coughing, shortness of breath, sore throat) - acute loss of smell or taste If you have these symptoms, please get tested, and help us identify every case of COVID-19 in WA as early as possible. 10 COVID clinics are now operational visit https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/COVID-clinics to find your local COVID clinic or other testing locations. In other regional areas, people should go to a public hospital, health service or remote health clinic. Please call ahead if you are concerned that you have contracted COVID-19. Patients will be assessed and where appropriate tested, provided with appropriate information and referred for further medical treatment if necessary. Those individuals who are tested and well enough to return home, will be asked to self-isolate while they await test results. Anyone who is confirmed to have COVID-19, who does not require hospitalisation will be required to stay in self-isolation as instructed by the public health team. ---- Official information regarding COVID-19 in Western Australia - www.wa.gov.au/covid19 WA Department of Health information www.healthywa.wa.gov.au National Coronavirus Helpline 1800 020 080 WA COVID-19 health and information and advice - 13 COVID (13 26843) Smartraveller information regarding travel advice for Australians - www.smartraveller.gov.au

07.01.2022 Shire President John Nicholas and Deputy Shire President Barbara Johnson reflect on the challenge of ‘the year that was’ in their Festive Season video messages.

03.01.2022 Tonight! Bring your snacks and cushions - see you there!

02.01.2022 The launch of Steve Heron's brilliant new kids book is on tomorrow at the Library, along with a morning kids writing workshop. Don't miss out!

02.01.2022 Nominations are now open. Which deserving person will you nominate for the Community Citizen of the Year awards? https://www.citizenshipawards.com.au/