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Shire of Capel Our Vision – A Lifestyle of Choice: Connecting Community, Culture and Country

“We wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land we are meeting on, the Wadandi people. We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their culture; and to Elders past and present, their descendants who are with us today, and those who will follow in their footsteps”.

𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗸𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿As temperatures drop and wood heaters fire up across the community, it's important to re...
13/06/2026

𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗸𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿

As temperatures drop and wood heaters fire up across the community, it's important to remember that excessive smoke can impact the health and comfort of your neighbours.

Wood smoke can affect local air quality and may trigger respiratory conditions such as asthma and other breathing difficulties. A properly operated wood heater should produce little to no visible smoke, apart from a short period when first being lit.

To reduce smoke and improve efficiency:

• Start your fire with dry kindling and the air intake fully open
• Burn only dry, seasoned firewood
• Never burn green, wet, treated or painted timber
• Keep the air intake open while the heater is operating, including overnight
• Maintain a bright, hot fire rather than allowing it to smoulder

The State Government has developed a range of helpful brochures on purchasing, operating and maintaining wood heaters to help reduce smoke emissions and improve heating efficiency. https://www.wa.gov.au/service/environment/business-and-community-assistance/burnwise

For more information or assistance, please contact the Shire's Health Services team.

𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗨𝗣𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘Main Roads WA will soon commence a series of safety upgrades a...
13/06/2026

𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 𝗨𝗣𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘

Main Roads WA will soon commence a series of safety upgrades at key intersections around Capel from Monday 15h June.

The project will be delivered in three stages over approximately 12 weeks, with works progressing from one location to the next. The upgrades will improve turn pockets and slip lanes, helping create safer access to Capel and surrounding areas from Bussell Highway.

The first phase is expected to involve traffic changes at Capel Drive North, followed by works at other locations including Halls Road.

Residents and visitors may experience:
• Temporary traffic management
• Detours and changed traffic conditions
• Reduced speed limits through work zones
• Traffic controllers on site where required

Please be patient, follow all signage and allow extra travel time while these important safety improvements are completed.

Further updates will be provided before each stage begins.

For project enquiries, please contact Main Roads WA.

All dates are indicative and subject to change.

🚧 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗟 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗢𝗢𝗡 🚧Motorists are advised that the northern entrance to Capel Drive from...
13/06/2026

🚧 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗟 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗢𝗢𝗡 🚧

Motorists are advised that the northern entrance to Capel Drive from Bussell Highway is expected to close from Monday 15 June to Monday 13 July (approx.) as part of Main Roads WA safety improvement works.

This is the first phase of a broader project that will see three key intersections into Capel upgraded one after another over approximately 12 weeks, improving turn pockets and slip lanes for safer access to Capel.

During these works:
• Capel Drive North entrance will be 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗
• Access to Capel will remain available via Capel Drive South, Spurr Street 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬
• Local traffic access will be maintained
• Detours and traffic management will be in place
• One lane traffic arrangements may apply
• Speed limits will be reduced to 40km/h in work zones

Residents travelling to Railway Road, Gavin Road and surrounding areas are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.

Please follow all signage and directions from traffic controllers while works are underway.

For project enquiries, please contact Main Roads WA.

Dates are approximate and subject to change due to weather and construction progress.

Check Travel Map for more information ➡️ https://travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au/Home/Map?t=2&id=4f6e46f8-f995-450c-ab12-e4d7b5d1d3cd&z=15

🍌 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲! 🌱Join Paul West, Grow It Local cofounder,...
13/06/2026

🍌 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲! 🌱

Join Paul West, Grow It Local cofounder, worm wrangler and compost enthusiast, for an online workshop packed with practical tips and tricks for turning household waste into a gourmet feast for your garden.

Whether you’ve got a backyard veggie patch, a few pots on the patio, or a tiny balcony jungle, there’s something for everyone.

You’ll learn:
🌿 What waste can and can’t be used
🪱 How to create amazing compost
🌱 Tips for keeping a thriving worm farm
🏡 Composting ideas for small spaces and apartment living

Perfect for:
✔ People who hate waste
✔ People who want healthier gardens
✔ People whose compost adventures have occasionally become backyard science experiments

📅 Saturday 13 June 2026
🕐 1:00pm AWST
💻 Online workshop

👉 Register HERE: https://growitlocal.com/event/turn-your-food-waste-into-garden-gold

Because every banana peel deserves a second act 🌱

𝑱𝒖𝒏𝒆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮The June 2026 OCM Agenda has now been published on the Shire’s website ahead of the Co...
12/06/2026

𝑱𝒖𝒏𝒆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮
The June 2026 OCM Agenda has now been published on the Shire’s website ahead of the Council Agenda Briefing on Wednesday, 17 June in Council Chambers, Capel at 5.00pm.
Our community is welcome to attend the Agenda Briefing, which will include public question time at the meeting.
June OCM Council Agenda will be available on the Shire's website here ⬇
https://www.capel.wa.gov.au/council/your-council/council-committee-meetings/minutes-agendas.aspx

𝗛𝘂𝘁𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 The public toilet block on Hutt Drive is currently closed while repairs are undertaken ...
12/06/2026

𝗛𝘂𝘁𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱

The public toilet block on Hutt Drive is currently closed while repairs are undertaken following recent vandalism.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate the community's patience while these works are completed.

If you witness suspicious or anti-social behaviour, please report it to WA Police on 131 444 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via crimestopperswa.com.au.

Help us look after our community facilities so they can be enjoyed by everyone.

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮The June 2026 Special Council Meeting Agenda has now been published on the Shi...
12/06/2026

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮
The June 2026 Special Council Meeting Agenda has now been published on the Shire’s website ahead of the meeting on Wednesday, 17 June in Council Chambers, Capel at 6.00pm.
Our community is welcome to attend the Special Council Meeting, which will include public question time at the meeting.
June Special Council Meeting Agenda will be available on the Shire's website here ⬇
https://www.capel.wa.gov.au/council/your-council/council-committee-meetings/minutes-agendas.aspx

𝗦𝗠𝗢𝗞𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦This June, take a few minutes to make sure your smoke alarms are ready when you need them most.Sm...
12/06/2026

𝗦𝗠𝗢𝗞𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦

This June, take a few minutes to make sure your smoke alarms are ready when you need them most.

Smoke alarms provide an early warning in the event of a fire, often before you can see or smell smoke, especially while you're asleep. But like any safety device, they need regular maintenance to keep working properly.

Take action today and remember to:

• Test your smoke alarm by pressing the test button
• Clean your smoke alarm to remove dust and insects
• Check the replacement date
• Replace smoke alarms that are more than 10 years old
• Check and replace batteries where required, including backup batteries in mains-powered alarms

Common issues such as flat batteries, dust build-up, disconnected alarms or ageing units can prevent smoke alarms from working when it matters most.

A few simple checks could make all the difference in an emergency.

For more information about smoke alarm safety, visit www.dfes.wa.gov.au/hazard-information/fire-in-the-home/smoke-alarms

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁In October 2026, the Australian Government is launching AusAlert, a new national warning system that...
11/06/2026

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁

In October 2026, the Australian Government is launching AusAlert, a new national warning system that uses the latest technology to send emergency messages to
compatible mobile devices.

It’s a fast and reliable way to help communities like yours be informed and better prepared during local and national emergencies.

It’s just one of the many ways the Australian Government and state and territory emergency services organisations are helping to keep Australians safer.

To learn more, visit➡️ www.ausalert.gov.au

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