Public Notices

Posted September 25, 2024 Shire of Murray - Bush Fires Act 1954

Pursuant to the powers contained in Section 33 of the Bush Fires Act 1954 (the Act), owners and/or occupiers of land within the Shire of Murray (Shire) are required to carry out fire prevention work on their land that must comply with the requirements as stated in this Bushfire Compliance Notice (Notice). Fire prevention work must be completed by 1 December 2024 and must be maintained through to 15 May 2025.

Posted September 24, 2024 Meeting of the Metro Outer Development Assessment Panel - Proposed amendment to a Child Day Care Centre at Lot 99 (25) James Street, Pinjarra

The Metro Outer Development Assessment Panel will meet at 1pm on Wednesday 2 October 2024 to consider a proposed amendment to a Child Day Care Centre at Lot 99 (25) James Street, Pinjarra

Posted August 30, 2024 Murray Community Events Facebook Page

The Murray Community Events Facebook page name will be changed to Shire of Murray.

Posted August 28, 2024 The Shire of Murray Administration Office Closure

Notice is hereby given that the Shire of Murray Administration Office will be closing early at 4:00pm on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Posted July 17, 2024 Bush Fires Act 1954 Shire of Murray, Appointment of Bush Fire Control Officers

Notice is hereby given that in accordance with s.38 of the Bush Fires Act 1954, the Shire of Murray has appointed the following persons as Bush Fire Control Officers for the district of the Shire of Murray.

Posted July 10, 2024 5 August 2024, Moving Floor and Compactor Installation at Corio Road Transfer station

Installation on a new moving floor and compactor will necessitate the possible closure of the tipping area, disruptions, and potential delays to the usual drop-off process.

Posted July 3, 2024 S6.36 Local Government Act 1995 Shire of Murray Notice of Differential Rating 2024/2025

In accordance with section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given to the ratepayers of the intention to levy the following differential rates for the 2024/2025 financial year as summarised below:

Posted June 26, 2024 Construction Training Fund Levy

From 1 July 2024 Council’s Building Services will no longer be acting as a collection agency for the Construction Training Fund (CTF).

Posted June 20, 2024 Shire of Murray and Shire of Waroona Shared Ranger Services Update.

The Shire of Murray here by gives notice that we no longer provide ranger services to the Shire of Waroona.

Posted May 3, 2024 Variation to Prohibited Burning Time Bush Fires Act 1954

In accordance with the provisions of section 17(7) of the Bush Fires Act 1954, as delegated by the council of the Shire of Murray jointly to the Shire President and the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer, the "Prohibited Burning Time" for the Shire of Murray has been shortened and will conclude at 23:59hrs on Friday 3 May 2024.  

Posted April 12, 2024 Variation to Prohibited Burning Time Bush Fires Act 1954

Section 17(7) and (78) of the Bush Fires 1954, enables a Local government to vary the Prohibited Burning Period under the Act due to seasonal conditions by periods not exceeding 14 days. The "Prohibited Burning Time" for the Shire of Murray has been extended for a period of fourteen (14) days from 00.01 hours on Monday 29 April 2024 through until 23.59 hours on Sunday 12 May 2024. This means that the Restricted Burning Times within the district will commence from 00.01 hours on Monday 13 May 2024.

Posted November 8, 2023 Prohibited Burning Time

Pursuant to section 17(7) of the Bush Fires Act 1954, notice is hereby given that the commencement of the Prohibited Burning Time in the Shire of Murray has been brought forward by 21 days to 12:01am Friday 10 November 2023.

Posted November 6, 2023 Proposed upgrade to Coolup South Road

Upgrades to Coolup South Road will begin this month. The work will upgrade 2.8km of road staged over the next 2-3 financial years and will start from the Coolup townsite and finish just north of the Gibbings Road intersection.

Posted September 21, 2023 Election Notice - Shire of Murray

The Shire of Murray is holding an election by postal vote on Saturday, 21 October 2023 to fill vacancies in the offices of President and Councillors.

Posted August 4, 2023 Local government ordinary election close of enrolments

You may be eligible to be enrolled to vote in the local government elections on 21 October 2023 if you live in or are an owner or occupier of rateable property in the Shire of Murray.

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