Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA) has announced the establishment of the FIPWA Tech Exchange.

Murray’s much-loved and only public library is set for a refurbishment this year, enhancing its functionality and community appeal.

The Pinjarra Suspension Bridge will be closed from 18 August through to the end of September to allow for the installation of new balustrades.

The Shire of Murray Pinjarra Planning Framework was endorsed by Council at last week’s Council meeting.

The Shire of Murray Council has adopted its 2025/26 budget; investing to deliver the Council Plan and community vision where Murray is an outstanding place for community, lifestyle and opportunity.

The Shire of Murray received a hat-trick of honours at the WALGA 2025 Local Government Awards last night, with three Shire past and present representatives being announced winners.

The Shire of Murray is encouraging community and sporting groups, non-profit organisations and individuals to apply to the Shire’s grants and funding programs.

The Shire has been recognised at the 2025 National Awards for Local Government (NALG), winning the category of Regional Growth for its redevelopment of the Exchange Hotel, Pinjarra.

A Cockitrough has been installed in Dwellingup to provide essential hydration for native birds including threatened black cockatoos.

More than 20,000 people visited Pinjarra during the WA Day long weekend to join in the festivities at the 2025 Pinjarra Festival.

More than 150 local volunteers were celebrated at the Shire of Murray’s Volunteer Week function on Tuesday 20 May, with two individuals celebrating 40 years of service.

The Shire of Murray has diverted more than 37 tonnes of e-waste from landfill in the past 18 months.

The Shire has excelled in its financial reporting obligations, being announced among the top 20 local governments for best practice by the Office of the Auditor General for Western Australia.

The acts playing at the Pinjarra Festival 2025 have been announced, with a stellar roster of local performers who will entertain more than 20,000 festival goers at the Edenvale Heritage Precinct, Pinjarra on Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June.

The Shire has refreshed the Pinjarra Planning Framework and is seeking community feedback on the Framework's direction and vision.

Submissions are now invited for the Shire of Murray’s 2025 Volunteer Recognition Evening on Tuesday 20 May at the Exchange Hotel, Pinjarra.

The Shire of Murray has launched the Elevate & Explore: Dwellingup Hiking Series for 2025, an immersive hiking experience designed to build endurance and skill for the wild at heart.

After serving ten years on the Shire of Murray Council, Shire President David Bolt was elected as the Member for Murray-Wellington at the State Government election. Deputy President, Douglas McLarty has been acting in the position of Shire President since February 2025 and will continue to do so.

More than 100 people joined in the fun at the Shire of Murray’s inaugural Murray Sports Fusion Festival over the weekend.

Three major projects have been completed in Pinjarra with funding from Alcoa to support the lifestyle, wellbeing and safety of the community.

We’re thrilled to celebrate the Pinjarra Football and Netball Club's victory in the Healthy Clubs category at the WA Gala Sports Awards. Also a big shoutout to the C-Wise Dwellingup 100 and Mighty Jarrah Run for being finalists in the Community Sports Event of the Year.

The Pinjarra Festival will be set once again in the beautiful grounds of the iconic Edenvale Heritage Precinct on Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 of June, during the WA Day long weekend.

Humphrey Park in Pinjarra has been upgraded with improved facilities, for residents and visitors.

The 2025 Community Assistance Partnership Fund is now open, allowing not-for-profit organisations to apply for up to $3,000 for community-led projects.

The Shire is refreshing its Economic Development Strategy. We welcome your insights and encourage you to participate in our survey to guide Shire initiatives.

The Murray community gathered at Edenvale Heritage Precinct on Australia Day to enjoy the annual Lion’s Club of Pinjarra breakfast, celebrate the winners and nominees of the Community Citizen of the Year Awards and welcome ten new Australian citizens to Murray.

Murray Sports Fusion Festival to bring a host of thirteen different sporting events to Murray on 15 and 16 March.

The Murray Future Food Facility has taken a major step forward, with the Shire of Murray leasing a 6038 square metre area of the Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia to C4C Packaging.

Dwellingup has been named the host town for the 2025 Sustainable Trails Conference, further cementing the location’s reputation as a world-renowned trail destination.

More than 800 people joined at the Murray River Foreshore for the annual Christmas on the Murray event last week.