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Key Messages from the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions. Over the Easter long weekend and school holidays, locals should stay at home and not go camping.

The State Government has established a Hotline to help answer questions West Australians have on the current COVID-19 state of emergency. The hotline is now operational, the number is 13 26 843 or 13-COVID.

The Shire of Plantagenet is focusing on protecting our community and employees from the threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19). We are implementing measures to respond to the virus for the safety and health of our community, our customers and our employees.

An application has been received by the Council for proposed outdoor rotational piggery at Lots 819 and 5907 Spencer Road, Narrikup.

The Shire of Plantagenet is pleased to advise that its Community Grants Program for incorporated clubs and community organisations is now open for the 2020 / 2021 financial year. Submissions for financial assistance close on Thursday 9 April 2020.

The Plantagenet RoadWise Committee along with volunteers from the St John Ambulance and Mount Barker Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service were out on Albany Highway on 28 February 2020 for another Driver Reviver. The Labour Day long weekend event operates at a site just north of Cranbrook.

Our Local Planning Strategy sets a vision for the size, look and feel of our towns, rural villages and natural areas within the Shire over the forthcoming 10-15 years. Over the next 24 months, this important document will be reviewed with the help of the community.

It’s the middle of a long, dry summer and the telephones are lighting up at the Shire Administration Office with calls from residents demanding their road gets graded because of the corrugations. We will get onto why we can’t answer every call in the affirmative in a minute.

This information could save your life. If you plan to stay and defend your home you must have an INDEPENDENT water supply and pumping capability.