The Shire is responding to community concerns about potholes, with a jet paver commencing priority repairs from around 20 July for approximately one month. A Shire-wide assessment will also be undertaken to guide future pothole maintenance, with ongoing improvements to continue over the next 12 months.

A temporary reduced speed limit will apply to a 2.3km section of Toodyay Bindi Bindi Road from the Old Newcastle Public Cemetary for approximately one month. Loose stones may be present. Please slow down, take extra care, and follow all temporary road signs.

The Shire of Toodyay gives notice in accordance with section 3.12(6) and (6A) of the Local Government Act 1995 that it has made a new local law titled the Dog Local Law 2026. This local law was formally made at an Ordinary Council Meeting held on 4 June 2026 and was gazetted on Monday 22 June 2026 (Government Gazette No. 70). The Dog Local Law 2026 is available for inspection at: • the Shire’s Admin Centre, 15 Fiennes Street Toodyay; and • online at: https://www.toodyay.wa.gov.au/documents/22/dog-local-law-2026 Copies may be obtained by contacting the Shire on (08) 9574 9300.

The Shire of Toodyay gives notice in accordance with section 3.12(6) and (6A) of the Local Government Act 1995 that it has made a new local law titled “Cat Local Law 2026.” This local law was formally made at an Ordinary Council Meeting held on 4 June 2026 and was gazetted on Monday 22 June 2026 (Government Gazette No. 70). The Cat Local Law 2026 is available for inspection at: • the Shire’s Admin Centre, 15 Fiennes Street Toodyay; and • online at: https://www.toodyay.wa.gov.au/documents/25/cat-local-law-2026 Copies may be obtained by contacting the Shire on (08) 9574 9300.

The Shire of Toodyay is pleased to provide an update on the progress of the Batty Pass Estate in Nunile, with the first major work to commence next week. This will be the construction of a new road linking Raynor Loop to Burt Parkway.

In accordance with Section 6.36 of the Local Government Act 1995, notice is hereby given with respect of the intention of the Shire of Toodyay to levy differential rates and minimum payments for the 2026/2027 financial year.

Main Roads WA will close Dumbarton Bridge on 18–19 June 2026 for bridge inspections. The bridge will remain open for school buses on both days. Detours are via Irishtown Road, Goomaling–Toodyay Road and Nairn Drive. All queries are to be directed to Main Roads WA 0429 845 301.

The Shire of Toodyay proudly welcomed 10 new Australian citizens during a Citizenship Ceremony held at Council Chambers on 15 June 2026.

DFES is currently managing a Hazmat incident involving an oil spill between Oddfellow Street and Racecourse Road, Toodyay, with the Shire assisting response efforts and temporary traffic restrictions in place.

The Shire of Toodyay proposes to make the abovementioned local law. The Shire invites submissions by 4.00pm on Friday 26 June 2026. One of the methods is: Via Email:      at submissions@toodyay.wa.gov.au

For Independent Members – Audit Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC)

The old “Donga” at the Shire Administration Offices has officially been removed after more than 26 years on site. Rather than being demolished, the building has been relocated by Roam Distillery for reuse elsewhere in the community!

Submissions for the Shire of Toodyay Cat and Dog Local Laws 2026 has now been extended to Thursday, 30 April 2026 at 4:00 pm.

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Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the Audit Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) has been convened by the ARIC Chairperson.