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Save the date for the Boddington Seniors Week event on Thursday, 12 November 2026.

Registering and microchipping your cat and/or dog are important parts of responsible pet ownership. If your pet ever wanders away from home, up-to-date registration and contact details can help reunite them with you as quickly as possible.

The Marradong standpipe upgrade is now complete, finalising improvements across the Shire’s standpipe network. The new automated controller provides residents and emergency services with easier access while recording water use through the swipe card system.

Join the Boddington Early Years Network in celebrating Children's Week 2026 with a morning of fun, learning and cultural discovery.

The Level Up school holiday program attracted approximately 190 children and young people across dance and skatepark sessions held during the September and October school holidays.

The Boddington Swimming Pool will reopen for the 2026–27 season at 1:00 pm on Thursday, 15 October 2026.

The Shire’s SMS alert system helps keep Boddington residents informed through SMS notifications when a Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban or Total Fire Ban has been declared.

With warmer weather approaching, the Shire is reminding property owners and occupiers to prepare for the coming bushfire season to ensure their properties comply with the 2026–27 Bushfire Notice by Sunday, 15 November 2026.

The Shire of Boddington advises that Kevin Petch has been appointed as a Bushfire Control Officer with restricted powers pursuant to Section 38(4) of the Bush Fires Act 1954. The appointment includes all powers of a Fire Control Officer except the control and extinguishment of bush fires.

The Boddington Youth Centre is a welcoming, supervised space for young people aged 10 to 17 to socialise, learn new skills and take part in a wide range of activities. Children under 10 are welcome when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Local seniors in Boddington are invited to enjoy an exciting day of theatre, great food and connection at the upcoming Seniors Day Outing to Mandurah.

Neighbourhood Watch Week is 12-18 October. It is a great reminder that community safety is everyone's responsibility. Staying connected, looking out for each other, and reporting suspicious behaviour can help keep our neighbourhoods safe and welcoming.

The Shire offers a range of opportunities that provide financial support to local community groups, sporting clubs and businesses to deliver projects that strengthen the community and contribute to local economic growth.

Children and young people can learn new skills, build confidence and stay active these school holidays through the popular Level Up program. The free "come try" sessions offer a welcoming environment for children and young people to explore new activities, meet others and have fun.

The directory brings together a wide range of services available to residents across the Boddington community. It provides information on local, outreach and online services, helping individuals and families better understand what support is available and how to access it. Whether seeking assistance for personal wellbeing, family needs, financial support, health services or community connections, the directory offers a convenient starting point for finding the right help.

The Community Citizen of the Year Awards celebrate the positive impact of individuals and groups who are engaged and committed to the local area. Whether they are a nominee or recipient, the community can come together to recognise their outstanding contribution, because we are all part of the story.

The Peel District Cycling Club will return to Boddington for the 2026 WA State Road Championships on Sunday, 1 November 2026.

The annual winter road grading program across all minor unsealed roads throughout the district has now been completed.

From maintaining roads and public facilities to preparing community spaces for major events, the Infrastructure Services team plays an important role in the Shire.

Members of BoddFit Community Gym now have even more ways to stay active, with several new accessories recently added to the facility.

The Boddington Town Oval hosted the recent Upper Great Southern Football League (UGSFL) Grand Final, showcasing the significant recovery and improvement of the playing surface following bushfire damage sustained during the 2025/26 bushfire events.

Families will soon have a new day to enjoy the popular Better Beginnings early learning program at Boddington Library. Following feedback from local parents and caregivers, Better Beginnings will move to Mondays from 9:00 am to 9:45 am, commencing Monday, 12 October 2026.

The Boddington Mountain Bike Park is gaining national recognition after an article in Flow Mountain Bike. Flow Mountain Bike is an independent cycling media outlet based in Australia with a global reach, dedicated to sharing information on where and what to ride.

The Shire of Boddington is proud to acknowledge the outstanding service and dedication of local Bush Fire Brigade volunteer Captain Paul Lloyd, who was nominated for the WAFES Murray Lang Bushfire Service Award.

Council has adopted a new booking policy for the six cabins currently being developed at the Boddington Caravan Park.

A tiny house on wheels has been approved for use as hosted short-stay accommodation at Mistletoe View in Crossman.

Council has adopted a new Contiguous Valuation Policy, providing greater clarity and consistency for local landowners.

The 2026/27 rates notices were issued on Friday, 28 August 2026, so keep an eye on your mailbox or inbox.

Local emergency response capability has been strengthened with the completion of a new dual-access hydrant, located alongside the Boddington Town Hall.

Following the recent much-needed rain, the Shire’s infrastructure team is busy progressing the winter grading program across the local road network.