Shire of Mundaring in Mundaring, Western Australia, Australia | Government organisation

Shire of Mundaring

Locality: Mundaring, Western Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 9290 6666

Address: 7000 Great Eastern Highway, Mundaring 6073 Mundaring, WA, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating for the Shire of Mundaring (Lower West Inland) for the 25 December 2020 is SEVERE ALL fires PROHIBITED. ALL fires call 000, for warnings and incidents go to www.emergency.wa.gov.au - Total Fire Ban currently in place will be further extended until 11:59pm 25th December 2020. NO fire or activities likely to cause a fire are allowed.... - Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban is in place for the Shire of Mundaring from 10am until 5pm 25/12/2020. NO operation of any plant/machinery or any other internal combustion engines is allowed. ALL fires call 000 for warnings and incidents go to www.emergency.wa.gov.au For information on lake closures go to Lake Leschenaultia Do you have a bushfire plan? Go to https://mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au/ and make your plan for this bushfire season. Want to receive this information by text message? Shire of Mundaring has a free SMS service which you can sign up to here: https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au/.../FireNotification.aspx

25.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating for the Shire of Mundaring (Lower West Inland) for the 28 December 2020 is VERY HIGH ALL fires PROHIBITED ALL fires call 000, for warnings and incidents go to www.emergency.wa.gov.au.... Lake Leschenaultia will be OPEN, for information go to the Lake Leschenaultia Facebook page. Are you prepared? Do you have a bushfire plan? Go to https://mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au/ and make your plan for this bushfire season. Want to receive this information by text message? Shire of Mundaring has a free SMS service which you can sign up to here: https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au//Pag/FireNotification.aspx

25.01.2022 || COMMUNITY RECYCLING CENTRES CLOSED TODAY || Please be advised that due to the current Fire Danger Rating a Harvest Vehicle Movement Ban is in place. Mathieson Rd and Coppin Rd facilities are CLOSED. ... The Red Hill Waste Management Facility is still open as an essential service, but fees will apply. For further information please contact Red Hill on 9574 6235. HARVEST VEHICLE MOVEMENT BAN: https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/ruralfarmfire/

24.01.2022 || GLEN FORREST SPORTS CLUB TURNS 90 || One of our community grants recipients, Glen Forrest Sports Club, will be hosting a celebration this Sunday 15 November as the club officially turns 90. In 90 years the sporting club has stood tall, outlasting two world wars and has seen many generations come and go.... For a taste of history, the below photos are of first ever game hosted in 1932 (including George Burkinshaw) and of bowlers in 1952. Have you got photos on the green that you'd like to share? Comment them below. A special thanks to Glen Forrest Sports Club Secretary, Paul, and to the Mundaring and Hills Historical Society inc. for sharing these photos. For more information on the event please see: glenforrestsportsclub.com #ShireofMundaring #GlenForrest #birthdaycelebrations #History #GlenForrestSportsClub

24.01.2022 || PERMITS TO BURN AVAILABLE || You can now attend your local fire station for a permit to burn or if you will carrying out any running fire. Please follow any limit on numbers in areas or instructions by our volunteers and use hand sanitiser upon entering and exiting the station. If you would like a permit to burn piles you can access the Shire's online permit form* here https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au//FireEm/Pages/Permits.aspx. ... For permits needed for the weekend your forms must be submitted by no later than midday Thursday. JOIN YOUR LOCAL BRIGADE If you are attending your local brigade, ask them about becoming a member. Most brigades are recruiting and would be more than happy to explain to you the rewards of providing such a essential service to the community. If you want to give back to your community, this is a great opportunity. BUSH FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION VIA SMS Would you like to receive notifications about fire danger ratings, fire bans, cancellation of permits and other burning information? Register now for a free SMS service provided by the Shire and remain better informed here: https://bit.ly/2GctDx0 *Please note: we are in the process of refining the online permit form and appreciate your patience while we make these changes. If you have any issues please call the number on the permit during working hours. #ShireofMundaring #communitysafety

23.01.2022 || THIS BAY IS JULIANNE'S DAY || Here is the first This Bay Is Someone’s Day video story for ACROD Parking. Julianne’s story is a wonderful example of how ACROD bays are used to go about her day. We are a proud to partner in this newly launched ACROD Parking campaign.... We encourage you to follow the campaign and share/like this story to get the message out to park right, day and night. #ProudPartner #ParkRightDayAndNight #ThisBayIsSomeonesDay #NDS #ACRODParkingProgram #DepartmentofCommunities

22.01.2022 || NETBALL TEAM REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN || Brown Park is looking for teams to join the ladies and mixed netball competition, starting 1 February 2021. Grab your mates and bibs and register your team for the friendly, fun competition.... Registrations are open until 22 January and can be done via phone on 9290 6771 or by emailing: [email protected] #Shireofmundaring #brownpark #netball #team #teamsports #contact #sports #fun #activity #mixednetball #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #stepping #offside #competition #friends #mates #register

22.01.2022 || HISTORY ON THE RIGHT TRACK || How's this for a #ThrowbackThursday. A couple of weeks ago Chidlow Village Green became the home to two train carriages.... Dating back to the 1940s, these carriages have been well used and well loved, though have stayed closed and dormant for two years before being moved to their new home. A big shout out to Chidlow Progress Association community garden sub-committee president Greg Hedley who has put his heart and soul into this project and to all the wonderful members of the community who braved the heat to see them be delivered. For further information, please see the Echo Newspaper article below: https://echonewspaper.com.au/chidlow-garden-wagons/ #Shireofmundaring #Chidlow #train #history #Ontherighttrack #trackingnicely #community #communitysupport #perthhills

21.01.2022 || BULK VERGE COLLECTION: BAILUP, BEECHINA, CHIDLOW, THE LAKES, SAWYERS VALLEY & WOOROLOO || If you're from one of these suburbs, the bulk verge collection for your area begins on the week commencing Monday 5 October. Waste must not be placed on your verge more than seven days prior to your collection date.... Thank you for placing your bulk waste in a neat pile and following the bulk verge collection guidelines. For more information, see the Bulk Verge Collection page on our website https://bit.ly/3gKO4i1 or phone 9290 6666 (Option 5). #ShireofMundaring #Bailup #Beechina #Bellevue #Boya #Chidlow #Darlington #GlenForrest #Gorrie #Greenmount #HelenaValley #Hovea #MahoganyCreek #Malmalling #Midvale #MtHelena #Mundaring #Parkerville #SawyersValley #Stoneville #SwanView #TheLakes #Wooroloo

20.01.2022 || CONTAINERS FOR CHANGE A WIN FOR COMMUNITY || Containers for Change kicks off this Thursday! Did you know that your recycling efforts could help your community group's fundraising efforts? Or you can direct your refund to a local group of your choice it's a win-win. Good for the environment and good for your community. ... Follow the link below to find out how you can work together to take your fundraising efforts to the next level. https://www.containersforchange.com.au/wa/how-it-works . . . . . #4ChangeWA #containersforchangeWA #ShireofMundaring

20.01.2022 || REMEMBRANCE DAY || They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them. Lest we forget.... #ShireOfMundaring #LestWeForget #remembranceday

19.01.2022 || SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: THURSDAY 17 DECEMBER || Please be advised that a Special Council Meeting will be held this week to accept the 2019/20 Annual Report and determine a date for the Annual Meeting of Electors. The agenda for this meeting can be viewed at: https://bit.ly/384HJKO... #ShireofMundaring

19.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating for the Shire of Mundaring (Lower West Inland) for the 29th December 2020 isVERY HIGH ALL fires PROHIBITED. - Total Fire Ban will be in place from midnight tonight until 11:59pm 29th December 2020. NO fires or activities likely to cause a fire are allowed. ALL fires call 000 for warnings and incidents go to www.emergency.wa.gov.au... The lake will be OPEN, for information on lake closures go to Lake Leschenaultia Do you have a bushfire plan? Go to https://mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au/ and make your plan for this bushfire season. Want to receive this information by text message? Shire of Mundaring has a free SMS service which you can sign up to here: https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au//Pag/FireNotification.aspx

18.01.2022 || SAWYERS VALLEY A SOLAR STANDOUT || Around one third of households across WA already have rooftop solar panels. Many parts of the Shire are a bit above average on solar uptake, but Sawyers Valley is the winner at over 47%. If you are thinking about adding new solar panels or adding to an existing system, you need to think about when you are usually home and using energy. ... Many households use more electricity in the afternoon and evening, and you might find west is best for facing new solar panels. Check out the Australian PV Institute’s map to see how your area compares - https://pv-map.apvi.org.au/historical If you are getting quotes for new solar panels, remember to ask if there’s a Switch Your Thinking discount check participating suppliers here https://www.switchyourthinking.com/o/rewards-for-residents/ #Shireofmundaring #solarenergy #Sun #Sawyersvalley #solarpanels

17.01.2022 || IT’S ALL IN A DAY’S WORK || You might want to offer us a gift for a job well done, or for working with you. While we appreciate the gesture, accepting your gift can create a conflict of interest for us and damage our integrity. ... People might question our ability to make decisions that are honest, fair and in the best interests of the public we serve. They might think we make decisions for personal gain. So please don’t offer us anything more than your thanks because for us... it’s all in a day’s work. #ShireofMundaring

16.01.2022 Tune in to Channel 9 tomorrow afternoon to see parts of our beautiful shire showcased on Destination WA. . . .... . . . #shireofmundaring Perth Hills Mundaring

16.01.2022 Please see a bushfire ADVICE for south of the Mundaring townsite including the Zamia State Forest.

14.01.2022 If you represent a local community group and would like to learn more about grant writing, we'd love to see you on Wednesday.

13.01.2022 Shire of Mundaring is proud to be opening a new container refund point at the Coppin Road Community Recycling Centre (formerly Waste Transfer Station) from next Thursday 1 October. Find out more at: https://containersforchange.com.au/wa/how-it-works . . .... . . #4ChangeWA #containersforchangeWA #ShireofMundaring See more

12.01.2022 || GRANT WRITING Q&A SESSION || If you run a local business and would love to ask some questions about applying for a grant through Shire of Mundaring's Recover Together COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund, this FREE Zoom session is for you. Secure your place now.... #WeirTogether #ShireofMundaring Mundaring Chamber Of Commerce Unlocking U - Morgan Holmes

10.01.2022 HorsePower Hills Resilience After a rocky road this year, HorsePower Hills has a vision to close their gates at Sawyer’s Valley and relocate to a new premises with potential for the group to grow and support HorsePower Australia, regional hubs and provide facilities for other local community groups. With funding from a Resilience Grant from the Shire’s Recover Together Fund, the group will conduct a comprehensive community consultation and feasibility study.

09.01.2022 || FORTY YEARS OF SERVICE RECOGNISED || Shire of Mundaring aquatic facilities coordinator Chris Blankley has been recognised for 40 years of service. Chris, who oversees operations at Bilgoman Aquatic Centre and Mount Helena Aquatic Centre, was presented with an Industry Service Award in recognition of the milestone at the recent Leisure Institute of Western Australia Aquatics Inc. (LIWA) Annual General Meeting.... After first diving into the role in 1980, the lifetime hills local has been on deck for the past four decades, ensuring a safe and happy environment where kids can learn to swim, schools can hold annual swimming carnivals, and families from near and far can enjoy a splash in the summer months. Chris said his passion for the job goes hand-in-hand with his strong sense of community spirit. Please join us in congratulating Chris on this fantastic achievement. #ShireofMundaring #community #Darlington #MountHelena LIWA Aquatics

09.01.2022 || HAZARD REDUCTION BURN: CAMERON ROAD, STONEVILLE, Tuesday 6 October || Please be advised that Shire contractors will be undertaking burning along Cameron Road in Stoneville tomorrow. ... Burning operations should start around 9am and be finished by about 4pm. Users of Cameron Road are asked to be mindful of firefighters and fire appliances working along Cameron Road. The area will be patrolled in the days after the burn. Thank you for your patience.

08.01.2022 ||STREET LIGHTS NEAR MANN STREET TEMPORARILY SWITCHED OFF|| Please be advised that the street lights around the shopping centre precinct near Mann Street and adjoining roads have been switched off by Western Power due to the Woolworths extension and car park renewal project. It is expected that the street lights will be off for one to two weeks as some will need to be repositioned to accommodate the car park upgrade. ... #ShireofMundaring

08.01.2022 || OPEN FOR BUSINESS || Shire President John Daw welcomed the first deposit to the Shire’s new Containers for Change drop-off point this afternoon. The scheme, which offers a 10c refund for every eligible container, officially kicked off in Western Australia today with the drop-off point at the Coppin Road Community Recycling Centre now open for business. ... Through the scheme, Shire of Mundaring can continue to champion a sustainable future, facilitate community recycling efforts and support fundraising initiatives by local groups, Cr Daw said. Sawyers Valley’s Riding for the Disabled Association Horsepower Hills was the first group to turn containers into change for their organisation. Shire of Mundaring will support eligible community organisations, including businesses and schools who are keen to raise funds by participating in the scheme, by providing bins and a collection service. Interested groups can contact the Shire on [email protected] or 9290 6691 for details. The Shire appreciates the assistance and expertise of the EMRC in preparing the Container Deposit Scheme operations at Coppin Road. For more information about the CDS, including drop off point opening times, see the Containers for Change page of the Shire website or visit www.containersforchange.com.au/wa/ #ContainersForChange #4ChangeWA #ShireofMundaring EMRC - Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council

08.01.2022 || GREAT AUSSIE BBQ - THIS WEEKEND! || The Great Aussie BBQ is on this weekend! Kicking off at 5pm at Sculpture Park, the Great Aussie BBQ has something for everyone.... There will be plenty of activities stretching from the Amphitheatre through to the playground including:. Live performances by the Madjitil Moorna Community Choir, local musician Ben Bulla and Perth icons, the Mucky Duck Bush Band. Hills Silent Disco streaming tunes on the lawn. There’s nothing like summer in the shire. So what are you waiting for? Grab your blankets, chairs and mates and pack a picnic, or something for the BBQs, pick up takeaway from one of our many local shops or buy a sausage sizzle and drink from the Mundaring Resident, Ratepayers and Progress Association stall. COVID-19: Please practice good hygiene and physical distancing at the event and use the hand sanitiser stations provided. If you are unwell or have travelled outside WA in the 14 days prior to this event, please do not attend. #ShireofMundaring #Mundaring #SummerofEntertainment #sausagesizzle #friends #family #fun #summer #summernights #fun #freeevent #thisweek #dontmissout

08.01.2022 || ROOM FOR CHANGE AT BILGOMAN AQUATIC CENTRE || A new family change room at Bilgoman Aquatic Centre will create a more inclusive environment for those with young families and special needs. The room is wheelchair accessible and includes removable non-slip mats, hooks to hold clothes and towels. Handrails will be installed soon.... Using part of a storage shed, staff were quick to clean it out and created a dividing wall to produce the private room. This is only a temporary solution with a refurbishment to the Bilgoman Aquatic facilities scheduled for 2022-23. A big shout out to staff and Cr Amy Collins for their support in this update. Want to know more? Here's the full story: https://bit.ly/2W4D1aA #shireofmundaring #swimming #family #swimmingpool #bilgomanaquatic #bilgoman #summer #inclusivity #everyone #update #news

07.01.2022 || THIS BAY IS ROBYN'S DAY || Check out the latest This Bay Is Someone’s Day ACROD Parking story with para-athlete Robyn and disability activist artist Bruno Booth at RAC WA headquarters. We are proud to partner in this campaign which aims to reduce the misuse of ACROD Parking across WA. Let’s all do the right thing and #ParkRightDayAndNight ... Follow/like @ThisBayIsSomeonesDay to support the campaign! #ProudPartner #ThisBayIsSomeonesDay #NDS #ACRODParking #Shireofmundaring #perthhillsmundaring #Community #campaign #acrodparkingprogram #Dotherightthing

07.01.2022 HILLS CHOIR - RESTART Congratulations to The Hills Choir in Mundaring on receiving a Restart Grant from Shire of Mundaring’s Recover Together COVID-19 Relief and Recover Fund. The Hills Choir will rejoice with the sound of music once again, when they join together to herald classics such as Ave Maria, Cantique de Jean Racine and Goin’ Home, along with Christmas carols at a free community concert at the Eastern Hills Senior High School auditorium on Sunday 29 November.

07.01.2022 || ANNUAL ELECTORS’ MEETING: WEDNESDAY 3 FEBRUARY || Please be advised that in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1995, Shire of Mundaring will hold its Annual Electors’ Meeting on Wednesday 3 February 2021. The meeting will begin at 6.30pm in the Civic Area at the Shire Administration Building, 7000 Great Eastern Highway, Mundaring.... The purpose of the meeting is to discuss: 1. Annual Report 2019/20 2. General Business The Annual Report 2019/20 is available for inspection on the Shire of Mundaring’s website: https://bit.ly/3inwcLr. Hardcopies are available at the Mundaring Administration Centre and Mundaring and Boya Public Libraries. COVID-19 CAPACITY RESTRICTIONS There is limited capacity for members of the public to attend this meeting due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Physical distancing restrictions will apply and you will also be required to provide your contact details. Restricted viewing will be available from the Civic Area adjacent to the Council Chamber. The Civic Area is restricted to a maximum number of 48 members of the public. This meeting will be audio recorded and livestreamed. To assist with the meeting management, please submit any proposed motions in writing to Andrea Douglas [email protected] by 4pm, Tuesday 2 February 2021. #ShireofMundaring

07.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating for the Shire of Mundaring (Lower West Inland) for the 24th November 2020 is VERY HIGH. Burning is NOT permitted, this includes permit holders and those wanting to burn a small pile after 6pm. ALL fires call 000, for warnings and incidents go to www.emergency.wa.gov.au... Want to know this information by text message? Shire of Mundaring has a free SMS service which you can sign up to here: https://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au//Pag/FireNotification.aspx

07.01.2022 SENIORS ACTIVE - RECONNECT Seniors over 55 can reconnect and get moving with the Seniors Active Move and Groove program. ... Seniors Active recently were awarded a $2500 Reconnect Grant from the Shire’s Recover Together Fund to assist connecting seniors with outdoor and indoor group exercise, music and tea dances to improve their mental and physical health.

06.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating for the Shire of Mundaring (Lower West Inland) for the 19th January 2021 is VERY HIGH ALL fires PROHIBITED. ALL fires call 000 for warnings and incidents go to www.emergency.wa.gov.au The lake will be OPEN, for information on lake closures go to Lake Leschenaultia... Do you have a bushfire plan? Go to https://mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au/ and make your plan for this bushfire season.

06.01.2022 ||OH CHRISTMAS TREE, OH SHIRE TREE || Keeping up with the 33-year tradition, the Shire Christmas tree is again standing tall out the front of the Administration building. This year’s tree features nearly 400 tiles made by the students at Sacred Heart School Mundaring and is truly a beacon of hope and a bright future after such a challenging year.... Want to know more? We’ve written an article all about it: https://bit.ly/2Ka54Tu A special thanks to Mundaring Arts Centre and volunteers from the Rotary Club of Mundaring for installing this beautiful Christmas tree for everyone to enjoy. #ShireofMundaring #perthhillsmundaring #MundaringArtsCentre #ChristmasTree #Christmas #Schoolkids #PrimarySchool #artsinstallation #Hope #merrychristmas #rotary #perthisok #westernaustralia #festivities

05.01.2022 || SHARE THE SPACE: CYCLING FAQs || Did you know that cyclists riding on the road can ride two abreast with 1.5m between riders? Watch this great video to learn the answers to some common FAQs about cycling. ... Shire of Mundaring is proud to be working the EMRC - Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council on the #Sharethespace campaign.

04.01.2022 || VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE || Wow! Well done to all of the local entrants. Head to the Mundaring Arts Centre website to vote for the People's Choice Award (more details below). Don't miss the winning artworks, which will be on display at Mundaring Arts Centre from 12 September to 28 November. ... This annual environmental art project provides an opportunity for primary school children in the shire to engage with local and global environmental issues and promote a positive message about the importance of protecting the earth. Proudly supported by the #ShireofMundaring

03.01.2022 || NETBALL REGISTRATIONS CLOSING SOON || Brown Park is looking for teams to join the ladies and mixed netball competition, starting 1 February 2021. Grab your mates and bibs and register your team for the friendly, fun competition.... Registrations are open until 22 January and can be completed on 9290 6771 or by emailing: [email protected] #ShireofMundaring #BrownPark #SwanView #netball #team #teamsports #contact #sports #fun #activity #mixednetball #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #stepping #offside #competition #friends #mates #register

02.01.2022 || HAZARD REDUCTION BURN: CHIDLOW Tuesday 6 October || Please be advised that Fire Protection Officers, assisted by local brigades, will conduct burning operations along the eastern edge of reserve 23165, on Reservoir Road in Chidlow on Tuesday. ... The hazard reduction burn will take place between 9am and 3pm and users of the reserve are asked to please avoid entering this section of the reserve during this time. The area will be patrolled in the days following the burn. #ShireofMundaring #communitysafety

02.01.2022 THE MORE YOU KNOW Today, Fire Hazard Inspection Officer, Daniel, and Community Ranger, Delphine, spoke to the kindy kids at Mundaring Christian College. While they may be young, the kids certainly took interest in hearing about bushfire safety and how to keep safe around animals.... The kids had so many stories to tell of their own experiences and asked a lot of questions leaving Daniel and Delphine knowing the future will be in good hands. These two would love to come out and chat more with people in the community. If you'd like a presentation at your school or community group please contact Shire of Mundaring on 08 9290 6666 or via email at [email protected] #ShireofMundaring #education #ranger #bushfiresaustralia #schools #prevention #preparation #learning

01.01.2022 || FIRE DANGER RATINGS TO DETERMINE LAKE CLOSURE DAYS || New rules introduced by Shire of Mundaring from today mean that public access to #LakeLeschenautlia will be assessed on a regular basis to align with fire danger ratings.... Under the new arrangements the Shire will: Close access to Lake Leschenaultia, but keep the campground open, if the Lower West Inland area's Fire Danger rating is Severe. Close access to Lake Leschenaultia, including the campground, if the Lower West Inland area's Fire Danger rating is Extreme or Catastrophic. Manager Recreation and Leisure Services, Kirk Kitchin, said the rules would help to keep visitors, campers and staff at the lake safe during the bushfire season. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2J4yaDs #shireofmundaring #childow #lovinglakelesch #CommunitySafety

01.01.2022 || CHILL IT OR CHUCK IT || Did you know that most food poisoning cases come from common mistakes we make at home? Here are 3 tips to ensure you're cooling and storing your food correctly.... 1. Throw out food that has been left out of the fridge for more than four hours. 2. Put cooked food into the fridge as soon as it finishes steaming. 3. Avoid food being stored in the temperature danger zone. Bacteria that cause food poisoning grow best at temperatures between 5C 60C. #PlayItFoodSafe, learn about high risk foods, how to store them correctly and together we can prevent food poisoning. #ShireofMundaring #Departmnetofhealth #perthhillsmundaring #PSA #safety #chillitorchuckit #foodpoisoning #MoreYouKnow

01.01.2022 || HAZARD REDUCTION BURN: BROOKING ROAD, HOVEA, Monday 5 to Friday 9 October || Please be advised that Shire contractors have been engaged to conduct a hazard reduction burn in the Brooking Road West Reserve and they are planning on starting burning operations today. ... This reserve is bounded by Oxley Road to the west, Hedges Road to the south and Brooking Road to the east. Burning operations and monitoring will take place over the next five days. Users of the reserve are asked to refrain from entering the reserve for their own and firefighters’ safety. We thank you for your patience while these works take place.