Further to our recent advice concerning an error in the magnetic bin calendars (regarding recycling collection days in Zones 3 and 4), Avon Waste have provided a corrected timetable, see here. New magnetic calendars are being produced for the 2018-19 financial year and will soon be delivered by Avon Waste to properties currently receiving waste collection in the Shire.

A Special Council Meeting has been called to adopt the 2018-19 Budget. See here for more information.

Oversize night moves will commence on Brand Hwy between Muchea and Badgingarra on Monday 25 June. See here for full details.

Works continuing... See here for more information.

The extension for permit burning has been cancelled and effective immediately the Shire of Gingin has now entered the Unrestricted Burning Period but urges caution while burning. If you have any queries please contact the Shire's CESM Phil Barrett on 0408 943 576.

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is seeking public consultation on the matter of puppy farm prevention in WA. See here for full details.

RAAF Base Pearce will be hosting helicopters and personnel from both Australian and US Defence Forces until mid-June as they conduct counter terrorism training throughout the south-west. This training will include low flying helicopters. Please see here for full message from the ADF.

See here for full list of winners of both Gingin and Lancelin triathlons.

There has been an increase in the flying of remote piloted aircraft systems (drones) in military airspace (RAAF Base Pearce and Gingin Airfield) which in one case came within 6 metres of an aircraft in flight - see here for more information.