BURNING PROHIBITED OVER EASTER

All burning is prohibited over the Easter Period from Midnight Thursday 9 April until Midnight Sunday 12 April. No fires permitted during this time means ALL FIRES are PROHIBITED including the burning of small piles during the evenings. Controlled burning under strictly limited circumstances can recommence on Monday.

In addition, the Restricted Burning period has been extended until the 30th of April. No burning is permitted without a permit. Permits can be obtained via the link below.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Keep up to date with what the Shire is doing in response to the Novel Coronavirus situation.

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Update for the week – 3 April 2020

The Shire has launched YORKIND – our social isolation support centre, held our first electronic Ordinary Council Meeting, adopted our Business Continuity Plan, created a dedicated webpage to centralise essential community information related to COVID-19 and enabled a number of staff to work remotely to ensure continuity of service.

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EVENT CANCELLED - Peace Park Charity Markets April 11

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Every second Saturday of the month (except January). Peace Park is located between South Street and Joaquina Street in York.

EVENT CANCELLED- York Easter Fair 2020 April 11

Over three days on the Easter Long Weekend, the annual York Antiques & Collectables Easter Fair offers antiques,collectables, paraphernalia, market stalls and much more at the historic York Town Hall.Enjoy a spot of shopping and soak up the atmosphere. The York Antiques & Collectables Fair is now under new management and will be offering exciting new stall holders including York Rock & Gemstone Interest Group display and stalls.

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Visit Western Australia’s
First Inland Town

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Travel back in time

Gain a fantastic insight into the region's history at the York Residency Museum

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York Recreation Centre

Book a venue or attend an event at York’s sporting and function hub.

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