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SUSTAINABILITY SURVEY 2024-25
Posted 22 November 2024 SUSTAINABILITY SURVEY 2024-25

The Shire is seeking feedback from our community with the purpose of informing a Sustainability Plan over the next 5 years.

Four new Fire Fighting Vehicles for the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes
Posted 19 November 2024 Four new Fire Fighting Vehicles for the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes

Funded by the Emergency Services Levy, The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes has taken receival of 4 new Fire Fighting vehicles in readiness for the upcoming bushfire season.

National Water Week 20-27 OCTOBER, 2024 - ACCELERATE ACTION
Posted 25 October 2024 National Water Week 20-27 OCTOBER, 2024 - ACCELERATE ACTION

It’s National Water Week, an opportunity to reflect on the importance of water and accelerate action to preserve it for the future.

Bridgetown Visitor Centre Community Planting and Opening
Posted 16 October 2024 Bridgetown Visitor Centre Community Planting and Opening

Community Planting Morning and Opening Celebrates Bridgetown-Greenbushes Visitor Centre in Historic Bridgetown Railway Station

Bridgetown Leisure Centre is turning 21!
Posted 16 October 2024 Bridgetown Leisure Centre is turning 21!

We are celebrating our 21st birthday and invite our community to celebrate with us!

Southern Forests and Valleys Heritage Festival 2025: Call for Event
Posted 24 September 2024 Southern Forests and Valleys Heritage Festival 2025: Call for Event Proposals

The Southern Forests and Valleys Heritage Festival is taking place in 2025, promising to be bigger and better than ever. Following two successful years as the Bridgetown-Greenbushes Heritage Festival, the event is expanding to include the entire Southern Forests and Valleys region.

Council revises Acknowledgement of Country Policy, strengthening respect
Posted 13 September 2024 Council revises Acknowledgement of Country Policy, strengthening respect for Traditional Custodians

In May 2024, the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes reaffirmed its commitment to honouring Aboriginal culture by reviewing and extending the Acknowledgement of Country policy. The policy has been enhanced to provide a clear and comprehensive framework, including guidance on when to include a “Welcome to Country” versus when to deliver an “Acknowledgement of Country”.

Shire Secures Funding for Maranup Ford Road
Posted 12 September 2024 Shire Secures Funding for Maranup Ford Road

The Shire has been successful in securing $2.2M of funding under the State Regional Road Safety Program (RRSP) for Maranup ford Road. The funds are for shoulder widening and sealing, and the installation of audible edge lines.

Exciting School Holiday Programs Open for Enrolment Today!
Posted 11 September 2024 Exciting School Holiday Programs Open for Enrolment Today!

We are thrilled to announce enrolments for the much-anticipated school holiday program, a collaborative effort between the local Leisure Centre and Library, open today. This initiative promises a fun-filled and educational break for children aged 5-12.

Invasive Shot Hole Borer - Help stop the spread
Posted 09 September 2024 Invasive Shot Hole Borer - Help stop the spread

The Department of Agriculture and Regional Development has announced a significant expansion of the PSHB Quarantine Area (QA) effective from 6 September 2024.

New Advertising Prospectus 2024-2025: A Gateway for Businesses to Connect
Posted 06 September 2024 New Advertising Prospectus 2024-2025: A Gateway for Businesses to Connect with Visitors and Locals

The Bridgetown-Greenbushes Visitor Centre has unveiled its much-anticipated Advertising Prospectus for 2024-2025, offering an exceptional opportunity for businesses across the Southern Forests and Valleys region to showcase their products and services to a diverse and engaged audience. This prospectus outlines a variety of flexible advertising options designed to fit any budget, making it an ideal platform for businesses of all sizes to elevate their brand and attract new customers.

Greenbushes Youth Precinct Planting Day
Posted 03 September 2024 Greenbushes Youth Precinct Planting Day

In a collaborative effort, the Shire, Greenbushes Primary School, Talison Lithium, and Bridgetown Landcare came together on Thursday 1 August, to create the gardens around the recently completed Greenbushes Youth Precinct adjacent to the Greenbushes Hall in Thompson Park.

Lines and Layers: The Gordon Holdsworth Lithograph Collection at
Posted 03 September 2024 Lines and Layers: The Gordon Holdsworth Lithograph Collection at Goorbilyup Gallery

The Goorbilyup Gallery, located at the Bridgetown-Greenbushes Visitor Centre, is proud to present "Lines and Layers: The Gordon Holdsworth Lithograph Collection".

Shire receives RoadWise Award
Posted 03 September 2024 Shire receives RoadWise Award

The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes receives RoadWise Award for its commitment to road safety.

STUDENT FORUM VISITS COUNCIL
Posted 23 August 2024 STUDENT FORUM VISITS COUNCIL

Student Forum representatives from Bridgetown High School met with Councillors and staff in Chambers again last week to enjoy a shared lunch and informal conversation. These meetings are held once per term, providing an invaluable pathway to engaging with young people in our community to foster understanding and two-way communication with our young leaders.

Final Week of
Posted 23 August 2024 Final Week of "RISING FROM THE BLACKWOOD" Exhibition @ Goorbilyup Gallery

Time is running out to experience the captivating "Rising from the Blackwood" exhibition at the Goorbilyup Gallery, located in the newly opened Bridgetown-Greenbushes Visitor Centre. If you haven't yet visited, this is your last chance to see the showcase before it closes at the end of August.

C.O.W. comes to Town
Posted 16 August 2024 C.O.W. comes to Town

C.O.W. comes to Town! The Shire has partnered with Bridgetown Hub, Bridgetown and Greenbushes CRC’s and Blackwood Biosecurity Inc to present ‘ACTIVATE 2024’ - a series of FREE capacity building workshops to help strengthen community and volunteer groups within our region.

Bridgetown Welcomes Mobile Food Vendors
Posted 28 June 2024 Bridgetown Welcomes Mobile Food Vendors

I was very pleased to see at our May Ordinary Council Meeting a successful change to our current policy on Mobile and Itinerant Traders in relation to mobile food vendors. We have now approved the Town Square Carpark (adjacent to the new Visitor’s Centre near the railway reserve) and the River Park car park for mobile food vendors to trade.

2023/2024 SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
Posted 17 June 2024 2023/2024 SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES

Bridgetown Sportsground Upgrade Complete
Posted 27 May 2024 Bridgetown Sportsground Upgrade Complete

Student Forum addresses Council
Posted 29 April 2024 Student Forum addresses Council

Big Funding Win
Posted 24 April 2024 Big Funding Win

Dealing with Water Shortages
Posted 24 April 2024 Dealing with Water Shortages

Making More Lemonade
Posted 02 April 2024 Making More Lemonade

Partnering for the Future - 2024 Funding Announcement
Posted 02 April 2024 Partnering for the Future - 2024 Funding Announcement

Rural Bushfire Awareness Online Course
Posted 26 March 2024 Rural Bushfire Awareness Online Course

Interpreting Bridgetown-Greenbushes to Visitors and the Community -
Posted 26 March 2024 Interpreting Bridgetown-Greenbushes to Visitors and the Community - Sharing our Stories

Bridgetown-Greenbushes Heritage Festival 2024  Monday 8th April – Sunday
Posted 26 March 2024 Bridgetown-Greenbushes Heritage Festival 2024 Monday 8th April – Sunday 14th April

Community Feedback Sought for Local Emergency Management Arrangements
Posted 05 March 2024 Community Feedback Sought for Local Emergency Management Arrangements

Join Us For MorningTea and Share Your Thoughts
Posted 20 February 2024 Join Us For MorningTea and Share Your Thoughts

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