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25.01.2022 Western Australia’s next key trails town, is just months out from the opening of a significant piece of infrastructure, with the Dwellingup Trails and Visitor Centre fit out works approximately 70% complete. Check out what's been happening behind the construction fencing in the sneak peak below The town's unique tourism offering was recently captured in a photo and film shoot. The marketing campaign will be launched alongside the Centre's official opening in September - stay tuned! Visit Dwellingup

25.01.2022 Today in Dwellingup, 35 kilometres of new mountain bike trails were officially opened in Lane Poole Reserve Catering for a range of biking abilities, the Murray Valley trail network includes traditional cross-country trails through to all-mountain descents into the valley. The opening of this exciting piece of infrastructure nudges Dwellingup closer towards becoming a recognised trails town, supported by WA’s first purpose-built trails centre! ... The $8.4 million Dwellingup Adventure Trails project is proudly supported by the McGowan Government, the Shire of Murray and the Australian Government. Visit Dwellingup

24.01.2022 Bindjareb Boodja Back to Pinjarra Day presented by Respect Yourself Respect Your Culture | Highlight Reel On the weekend, community members from across the region united on the banks of the Murray River to commemorate the 186-year anniversary of the Pinjarra Massacre. In recognition of one of the most notorious incidents in Aboriginal history, the annual event aims to create cultural awareness among community members and assist with the spiritual healing of the Bindjareb ...nation and first Australians. A community led and run initiative, the event operates under the guidance of Aboriginal event coordinators and this year was proudly supported by Healthway, Doral, Alcoa and the Shire of Murray. Photography - Josh Cowling Photography

23.01.2022 This week in Murray we opened our arms to 12 new Australian citizens! Although celebrations looked a little different due to COVID-19, we congratulate and welcome those who took part.

23.01.2022 Our community is fantastic October’s Anti-Poverty Week saw Murray residents, local schools and businesses rally to aid the district’s less fortunate, during our annual Murray Community Food Drive. An impressive three months worth of assistance was presented to the Pinjarra Community Kitchen this week, including several fresh food hampers donated by Spudshed Furnissdale.... A big thank you is extended to those who donated as well as those who hosted collection bins. Photography - Josh Cowling Photography

22.01.2022 Fabulous afternoon seeing the official opening of the Pinjarra Community Garden function Centre. Congratulations to all involved. The Shire of Murray is proud to partner with the Garden Committee to deliver this amazing community project.

20.01.2022 The weather forecast is looking mighty fine Check out this video of Murray's new Trails and Visitor Centre and head up the hill this weekend!

20.01.2022 It’s always fantastic to see the benefits of Shire funding providing places for our community to connect, play and stay active! For example, Coolup Progress Association recently completed line markings on their existing tennis court to deliver a multi-use basketball/netball court, thanks to Community Assistance Partnership Funds. Did you know, the following funds are available to assist community groups and associations in bolstering the vibrancy, inclusivity and health of t...he Murray community? Alcoa Dwellingup Community Assistance Scheme supported by Alcoa Community Assistance Partnership Fund (round two applications close 31 December) supported by Alcoa Community Sponsorship Fund To learn more about each fund, visit: https://www.murray.wa.gov.au//community-gr/funding-grants/

20.01.2022 The St John’s Church and Exchange Hotel conservation projects have helped us secure our fourth, Western Australian Heritage Award! Through collaboration and our community’s commitment and desire to preserve the district’s character and heritage assets, we continue to achieve monumental heritage milestones and set the benchmark for the sector - well done, Murray!

19.01.2022 Keen on playing an active role in mapping the way forward for our river and estuary environments? Pop in to one of our drop-in information sessions to chat with Shire representatives and members of the project consultant team

18.01.2022 WA’s first purpose-built trails centre is officially open and welcoming a keen influx of trails and adventure enthusiasts! The Dwellingup Trails and Visitor Centre is the place to go before and after hitting the adventure town’s mountain bike, walk, paddle, railway, four-wheel drive and horse trails. The Centre is equipped with bike wash area, hot showers and toilets, with a café, laundromat, trails retail and equipment hire and shuttle service to commence operation in the ne...xt few months following a recent expression of interest process. Local Dwellingup business Dwellingup Adventures, has been selected as the successful proponent to lease and operate the trails related commercial activities. The appointment is subject to a public advertising period and approval by the Minister for Lands. The Centre’s visitor servicing has been enhanced digitally with the incorporation of virtual reality and interactive screens as well as a destination magazine and new, dedicated tourism website set to launch next week. Through the project, the Hotham Valley Tourist Railway is now a central feature of Dwellingup’s tourism offering, as a key component of the Trails Centre precinct. Murray and the Dwellingup community are proud to be the first to deliver this key piece of infrastructure for Western Australian trail users. The Centre is open Monday to Sunday 9:00am to 4:00pm (closed Christmas Day) and is located in Marinup Street, Dwellingup. The Dwellingup Trails and Visitor Centre project was supported by the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund and Dwellingup Community Association Inc. with fit-out supported by Alcoa and the State Government’s Regional Economic Development Grants Program which is delivered by the Peel Development Commission. For further information visit: https://www.murray.wa.gov.au/was-first-purpose-built-trail/ Photography: Josh Cowling Photography Andrew Hastie, Robyn Clarke MLA, Mandurah Mail, Mandurah Coastal Times, Channel 9 Perth, Channel 7 Perth

17.01.2022 Many of Murray's families gathered in Pinjarra's Edenvale Heritage Precinct last week, to merrily ring-in the festive season at our 2020 Community Christmas Celebration. Check out the Christmas cheer shared among attendees and the delight of the Santa meet and greets! Josh Cowling Photography

17.01.2022 Ready your green waste - verge collections commencing soon! Collection guidelines: https://bit.ly/31L52oH

16.01.2022 Lest We Forget.

15.01.2022 Carcoola Reserve is looking a whole lot greener after the Shire together with Greening Australia planted over 3,000 trees in the area! Undertaken during Plastic Free July, the planting exercise was used to trial four different biodegradable tree guards. Over the next two years we will assess the lifetime, ease of use and re-use of the guards, before choosing a preferred design for future plantings. Check out three of the trialed guards below

12.01.2022 All smiles! It’s always fantastic to see the benefits of Shire funding opportunities. For example, Dwellingup Teenz recently enjoyed two free school holiday activities and DWELLINGUP RAZORBACKS debuted their new AFL guernseys, thanks to Alcoa Dwellingup Community Assistance Scheme funding. Did you know, the following funds are available to assist community groups and associations in bolstering the vibrancy, inclusivity and health of the Murray community?... Community Assistance Partnership Fund supported by Alcoa Alcoa Dwellingup Community Assistance Scheme supported by Alcoa Community Facility Fund To learn more about each fund, visit: https://www.murray.wa.gov.au//community-gr/funding-grants/

12.01.2022 What a ride! We're super proud to be hosting the 2020 Dwellingup Trails Forum today, a fantastic opportunity to show off all the hard work that's gone in to transforming and capitalising on Dwellingup's unique natural environment.

10.01.2022 Murray’s Restricted Burning Time commenced Thursday 1 October and remains in place until Monday 30 November. During Restricted Burning Times, a Permit to Burn is required, and is obtainable from Local Bushfire Brigade Fire Control Officers or Locality Permit Issuing Officers - contact details

10.01.2022 Pinjarra’s iconic suspension bridge is receiving a facelift and we want to know what you think about the proposed design Built and designed by the 22nd Construction Regiment of the Australian Army in 1985, the bridge recently underwent a structural inspection which revealed the need for works on its: Substructure (towers and cables)... Superstructure (railings and decking) The refurbishment is being undertaken to: Increase the life of the bridge for a further 50 years Improve access by elevating the deck height to align with the town square Create opportunity to incorporate lighting into a future design The proposed design mimics the look and feel of the current bridge. _______________________________________ Have your say! Review the proposed concept design images and works (detailed in the comments) and let us know if you're supportive of the refurbishment direction or not by using the poll on our YourSay! portal - https://bit.ly/2GnJGrC.

10.01.2022 Australia's first renewable energy industrial microgrid will power Peel Business Park customers, right here in Murray!

07.01.2022 Spread some Christmas cheer to see out the year!

06.01.2022 Historic day today to see the official opening of the extension to the dementia wing at Pinjarra’s Bedingfeld Aged Care Facility, named Wallace House. Our legendary long serving former doctor Peter Wallace was in hand to officially open the building. A big congratulations to the hard working committee and showing incredible resilience and determination to complete this important asset to our community.

06.01.2022 Today saw the official opening of the RWWA racehorse welfare facility in North Dandalup. A facility that provides retirement services and emergency care for WA racehorses. The Shire of Murray is very proud to have this facility and further entrench the equine industry in our district..

03.01.2022 Construction on the Shire’s Western Australian Food Innovation Precinct, in the Peel Business Park, is set to commence in early-2021 and we think you'll agree, the concept designs are looking quite impressive! The Precinct, made up of three bespoke facilities, is being developed in the Peel region to support Western Australia in building a robust and vibrant food and beverage manufacturing sector. Economic modelling indicates that the Precinct could, in the first five years o...f operation: Create between 169 and 506 direct jobs and 323 and 977 indirect jobs Grow WA’s food and beverage sector output by between $110M and $330M Inject between $245M and $737M in other economic sectors For further project information, visit - https://www.murray.wa.gov.au/agri-innovation/

03.01.2022 Ravenswood foreshore - Visit Mandurah and Russell Ord - Photography

03.01.2022 Last weekend Dwellingup was abuzz with over 1,500 competitors flocking to take part in the 2020 Dwellingup 100 and Mighty Jarrah Run! Home to WA’s first purpose-built trails centre, the town’s trail offering is progressively being bolstered with new trails being rolled out across the Murray Valley Trail Network in Lane Poole Reserve, as well as other improvements underway on the reserve’s four-wheel drive, drive, walk and paddle trails. Check out the epic recap of the weekend’s event

03.01.2022 Last week in Murray we opened our arms to twelve new Australian citizens! Congratulations and welcome those who took part

01.01.2022 Don your best jazz shoes and get frocked up for this reminiscent over 50s dinner and dance event Tickets now on sale - get in quick!

01.01.2022 Check out the latest drone shots of the foreshore works Following a few delays with the stage structure’s fabrication, installation will be completed prior to Christmas and followed by final concrete, lighting of gum trees and balustrade works along the path adjacent to the Exchange Hotel. Stay tuned for official opening details early-2021! ... The project is proudly supported by the State Government’s Regional Grant Scheme and Local Projects Local Jobs Grant Scheme, Lotterywest, Peel Development Commission and Alcoa.