the Shire of Capel’s brand-new monthly newsletter, bringing together everything that makes our community tick, from shoreline to treetops.

The Shire is thrilled to celebrate the incredible work of Anne Withers and Janine Lamond, who have transformed the newly renovated Wave Walk Toilet Block with stunning murals!

This exciting next chapter brings a purpose-built community space right next to the skate park at the end of Tiffany Centre, featuring a modern library, youth spaces, bookable rooms, and more for our growing community.

Unrestricted Burning Period has commenced, if you are planning any burning on your property we request that you register your burn with DFES on 9395 9209 and follow the ‘Planned Burning – Burn SMART’ guidelines provided by DFES link provided below

𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: Monday 18 May – Saturday 23 May Dalyellup and Peppermint Grove Beach Monday 25 May – Saturday 30 May Capel and Boyanup

The Shire of Capel has officially been re-endorsed as a Gold Waterwise Council for 2024–2025

The Capel Waste Transfer Station has been forced to close early today (Friday, 24th April) due to an unscheduled power outage.

Located on Bussell Highway, the Significant Development (Part 11B) proposal includes a bulky goods showroom, trade supplies, garden centre and café

What tells the story of Capel? The places, the people, the memories… and now, your voice. 💬

Shire Offices - CLOSED Monday 27th April, Reopening, Tuesday 28th April.

Our Capel Administration Building, Waste Transfer Station and all Libraries (Capel, Dalyellup & Boyanup) will be closing a little earlier at 4:00 pm on Friday, 15th May.  

A historic moment took place at Gnaala Karla Booja Aboriginal Corporation (GKBAC) offices last week, as the Shire of Capel became the first of 34 Local Government Authorities (LGAs) to sign a Noongar Standard Heritage Agreement with GKBAC

Join us for a FREE, family-friendly day celebrating sustainability, community and local talent, now inside the Capel Community Centre!

The Capel Waste Transfer Station will be closing at 1:30pm on Monday 20th April due to a staff planning session.

Did you know the Shire of Capel website has been designed to be accessible for everyone in our community?

Big things are taking shape in Dalyellup, with Foodbank WA officially breaking ground on a new purpose-built hub set to support people across the South West.

We’d like to keep our community informed following a recent decision by the Regional Development Assessment Panel.

This May, the Shire of Capel is hosting a series of practical, hands-on sustainability workshops and presentations designed to help you turn everyday items into something useful, reduce waste, and build smarter habits at home.

We’ve got a limited stash of autumn veggie seed packs ready to find new homes across our community.

Your health. Your community. Your voice. 💬

Two Opportunities to Help Shape Dalyellup Foreshore

Ferndale Oval in Dalyellup is getting new sports lighting, making it easier for clubs and players to train and compete beyond daylight hours.

Cyclone Narelle is due to make landfall tomorrow FRIDAY 27 March 2026 near Exmouth as a current Category 4 system.

The public toilets at Hutt Drive, Dalyellup are currently closed due to water supply issues.

The Shire of Capel has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following an extensive recruitment campaign.

Well folks, we gave it our best shot… but Mother Nature has other plans this year. With some seriously wild weather rolling in (think cyclonic winds and rain that means business), we’ve made the tough call to cancel Captivate Capel 2026.

Good Friday bin collections will be 'Hop'pening on Saturday 4th April.

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 - CLOSED Good Friday and for the entire long weekend. Reopening, Tuesday, 7 April.

The Hawaiian Ride for Youth will be passing through the Shire of Capel on Friday 27 March 2026 as part of their incredible 5-day, 700km journey from Albany to Perth, raising funds and awareness for Youth Focus.

Notice is given that the PROHIBITED Burning Period for the whole of the land district of the Shire of Capel has been extended from 31 March until 10 April 2026 inclusive, and subject to seasonal conditions may be extended again at this date.