Shire of Manjimup

07/09/2026

🔥PUBLIC NOTICE – QUINNINUP RURAL BUSH FIRE BRIGADE AGM

All members of the community are warmly invited to attend the Quinninup Rural Bush Fire Brigade Annual General Meeting.

📅 Date: Monday, 21 September 2026
🕡 Time: 6:30pm
📍 Location: Quinninup Tavern

Your support and involvement in our local Bush Fire Brigade is greatly valued.

For RSVP info 👉https://www.manjimup.wa.gov.au/our-shire/news?item=id:2zgd1fzgh17q9sp5g1u3

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there!

07/09/2026

Something big is coming...

This year, the Manjimup Regional AquaCentre turns 20 and we're celebrating! 🎉

That's 20 years of making memories in our community - from first swimming lessons and school carnivals, to health and fitness journeys, family fun, friendships and everything in between 💙

📅 Saturday 19 September 2026

Lock it in your calendar because this is one celebration you won’t want to miss! 🎂

Got a favourite AquaCentre memory? We'd love to hear it! Share in the comments below 👇

07/09/2026

🐧 Only 2 weeks to go! 🎉

Join us on 19 September 2026 as we celebrate 20 years of the AquaCentre, with fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Our resident penguin is on the countdown too... but they still need a name! Start thinking, get creative and bring your best name suggestion to the AquaCentre on the day for your chance to name our mascot.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

07/09/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗸𝘀 👋

Just a quick heads-up that the Shire will be conducting fuel hazard reduction burns within the Manjimup Townsite, commencing today, Monday 7 September 2026.

🔥The planned burns will depend on weather conditions and available resources.

There may be some inconvenience from smoke while the burns are underway, but these important works help reduce fuel loads and protect our community from the threat of bushfire.

If you have concerns about the effects of smoke, we recommend keeping your windows and doors closed while smoke is present.

Thanks everyone for your understanding and stay safe! 😊

Notification of fuel hazard reduction burns Date: 7 Sep 2026, 8:40 am Categories: News and Notices The Shire of Manjimup will be conducting fuel hazard reduction burns within Manjimup Townsite commencing on Monday 07/09/2026. Planned burns are dependent on weather conditions and available resources....

04/09/2026

🍋 Have you experienced the vibrant flavour of Southern Forests lemons?

And for the Freo fans among us… we hope they help with the healing. 💜

Bright, zesty and bursting with fresh citrus goodness, lemons from the Southern Forests and Valleys are grown in the region’s rich soils and cool climate, creating fruit packed with flavour and quality.

With their sunny yellow skin and refreshing tang, these local lemons bring a little brightness to every dish and drink.

Whether you're squeezing them over freshly caught seafood, adding a citrus kick to your favourite recipes, baking a delicious treat, or stirring up a refreshing homemade lemonade, Southern Forests lemons are as versatile as they are delicious.

Next time you're exploring Manjimup and the Southern Forests, pick up some locally grown lemons and enjoy a taste of the region's fresh produce 🍋

📸 Duck Duck Goose
Southern Forests & Valleys
Genuinely Southern Forests
Australia's South West

03/09/2026

⚠️Public Notice of upcoming Bush Fire Brigade AGMs ⚠️

🔸YANMAH BUSH FIRE BRIGADE AGM - 5:00pm on Sunday 20 September 2026 at the Yanmah BFB Shed

🔸PEMBERTON RURAL BUSH FIRE BRIGADE AGM - 7:30pm on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at the Pemberton Golf Club

🔸SEVEN DAY ROAD APPADENE BUSH FIRE BRIGADE AGM - 6:00pm on Monday 7 September 2026 at the Deanmill Workers Club

For all RSVP details, please visit: https://www.manjimup.wa.gov.au/our-shire/news?category=public-notices&startDate=&endDate=

02/09/2026

Happy Wednesday folks!☀️

We’d like to share a few current public notices with the community.

🔸𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲🔸
As per the OCM on 29 July 2026, the Shire is inviting public comment on the proposed closure and amalgamation of the unconstructed road reserve in the vicinity of Club Road and Pump Hill Road, Pemberton. For anyone wishing to make a comment, please ensure it is received by the Shire by 5pm on Thursday 8 October 2026. Full details can be viewed here 👉 https://www.manjimup.wa.gov.au/our-shire/consultations?item=id:2zdm5ki8z1cxby8pm1tk

🔸𝗜𝗻-𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀🔸
Council understands that not everyone has access to online payment options for rates. To assist residents, in-person rates payment services will be available at Shire libraries, during set time periods. To view the available payment times, click here 👉 https://www.manjimup.wa.gov.au/our-shire/news?item=id:2ze1r732h1cxbyriyf18

🔸𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲🔸
Need to contact the Shire Depot? We have a new number! Please call (08) 9771 7740 for all enquiries, whether it be roads, works, parks and gardens, waste services or any other Depot-related matters.

01/09/2026

🍃 What's On This September in the Shire of Manjimup 🍃

Spring has arrived, bringing longer days, fresh air and plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy everything our region has to offer.

Here's just a snapshot of what's happening across the Shire of Manjimup this September. Be sure to drop into your local Visitor Centre for the complete guide to events and activities happening throughout the month.

✨ 3 & 17 September – Fire, Food & Yarn Community Gathering, Manjimup Heritage Park Yarning Circle
✨10 September - R U OK? Day, Manjimup Heritage Park
✨ 14 – 20 September – Harrington Circus, Manjimup Rea Park
✨ 18 – 27 September – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Manjimup Repertory Club
✨ 19 September – Spare Parts Puppet Theatre presents Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge, Manjimup Town Hall
✨ 19 September – Manjimup Aqua Centre 20th Birthday Celebration, Manjimup Aqua Centre
✨ 19 September – 15 November – Blooming Wild Festival, Southern Forests & Valleys Region
✨ 20 September – Manjimup Farmers Collective Launch, Heritage Park
✨ 20 September – Quinninup Pop-Up Market
✨ 25 – 28 September – Manjimup Bluegrass & Old Time Music Weekend
✨ 26 – 27 September – WA Gravity Enduro Mountain Bike Competition

Whether you're looking for family fun, a day out with friends, or the perfect excuse to explore more of our beautiful region, September is the ideal time to experience the Shire of Manjimup.

31/08/2026

🎉 A huge congratulations to Shire of Manjimup Councillor Jenny Willcox! ✨

Jenny has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to local government, receiving the Evelyn Parker Women of Excellence Award for Local Government elected members from the Australian Local Government Women’s Association Western Australia (ALGWA WA).

The award recognises women elected members who demonstrate outstanding leadership, community representation and a commitment to making a positive difference through local government.

To read the full media release 👉 https://www.manjimup.wa.gov.au/our-shire/news?item=id:2zdln4b3q17q9s7aicae

31/08/2026

🔸2026/27 Community Grants Awarded!🔸

At budget adoption last month, Council awarded the 2026/27 community grants. 80 applications were supported, including:

• 22 events
• 18 requests for financial assistance
• 5 youth groups
• 35 projects

One of the recipients this year are the Pemberton Youth in Emergency Services (YES) Cadets.

Chairperson, Jamie Copeland, said ‘the funding makes a genuine difference to our ability to provide our young people with meaningful opportunities to develop their skills, confidence, leadership and understanding of emergency services, while also encouraging them to become active and contributing members of our local community’.

To read more about all of this year’s recipients, visit https://www.manjimup.wa.gov.au/repository/libraries/id:2dsd3ekxd17q9s83uxq6/hierarchy/SITE%20COLLECTION%20DOCUMENTS/our-services/community%20services/Community%20Grants/successful-applicants/Currently%20shown%20on%20website/Successful%20Applicants%202026-27