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Fires Prohibited this Weekend
Under section 46 (1A) of the Bush Fires Act the Shire of Augusta Margaret River has hereby prohibited the lighting of any fire in the open air and direct all owners or occupiers of land to extinguish (where possible) any fire burning on the land from 1300hrs (1pm) on Friday 22 May 2020 until 2000hrs (8pm) on Monday 25 May 2020 inclusive, for the whole of the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.
Adam Jasper has advised that DFES will be enforcing a state-wide Total Fire Ban effective midnight tonight through to midnight Sunday which should be released at 1600hrs (4pm) this afternoon.
“This action has been taken in preparation of the expected severe weather over the weekend with the peak expected sometime Sunday afternoon” “Community safety is our top priority and we want to ensure all precautions are taken to avoid any fire incidents occurring, particularly with the expected influx of visitors over the weekend”, he said.
Shire of Augusta-Margaret River
22 May 2020
Potential for severe weather along Pilbara Coast
Community members are advised there is a severe weather warning in place as a deep low-pressure system travels towards the Western Australia coast this weekend.
Shire of Ashburton
22 May 2020
Notice of Public Advertisement of Planning Proposal
Home >News >Notice of Public Advertisement of Planning Proposal News Notice of Public Advertisement of Planning Proposal May 22 2020 The local government has received a development application…
Shire of Ashburton
22 May 2020
Proposal to widen the Hamersley Road
Home >News >Proposal to widen the Hamersley Road News Proposal to widen the Hamersley Road May 22 2020 The Shire of Ashburton proposes to widen sections of Hamersley Road to facilitate safe ro…
Shire of Ashburton
22 May 2020
Proposed Differential Rates for 2020-2021
The City of Wanneroo's proposed Differential Rates for 2020-2021 are now available for public comment.
City of Wanneroo Latest news
21 May 2020
Claremont community pitches in to transcribe century-old love letters
Volunteers across Claremont are delving into the romantic world of one of Claremont’s first residents – by transcribing hand-written love letters that go back more than a century.Held by Freshwater Ba…
Town of Claremont
21 May 2020
Wanneroo business leaps to reinvent itself during COVID-19 restrictions
The City of Wanneroo’s #SupportWannerooLocal campaign continues to shine a spotlight on local businesses that have successfully reinvented themselves in the face of a crisis.
City of Wanneroo Latest news
21 May 2020
FAC Chats podcast supporting artists
Fremantle Arts Centre has launched a new series of podcasts aimed at promoting and supporting local artists and musicians during COVID-19.The podcast ‘FAC Chats’ involves FAC Events Coordinator David …
City of Fremantle
21 May 2020
Thanks to our Round House volunteers
The City of Fremantle is celebrating the generous contributions made by volunteers in the community and sharing their stories during National Volunteer Week, held from 18–24 May 2020.The Round House, …
City of Fremantle
21 May 2020