The information has been collated from a number of sources including annual budgets, annual reports, annual returns, public websites, industry reports and rating comparisons and direct checks with Local Government officers. As is demonstrated, these Local Government for the most part are small to medium operations whereby non-residential GRV contributions would have a negligible impact compared on presented results compared with the contribution of residential values. Member Dave Denholm said prior to construction of this facility, local landholders housed the Beelerup Bush Fire Brigade appliances and brigade equipment on private property. Donnybrook gets 93.9 clear days annually. The Centre has plenty of free parking and is open 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday and on Market days (third Saturday each month). On the main street, apple-shaped lights line the entrance of the Old Railway Station. The methodology for the calculation of average residential rates as presented in the website for each Local Government has been determined as follows. [1] It was based in the town of Donnybrook. [2], It was declared a shire and named the Shire of Donnybrook with effect from 1 July 1961 following the passage of the Local Government Act 1960, which reformed all remaining road districts into shires. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donnybrook,_Western_Australia

The first humans to live in the area were the Noongar Aboriginals. [2], It amalgamated with the Shire of Balingup to form the modern Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup on 26 March 1970, although the amalgamated shire retained the "Shire of Donnybrook" name until adopting its current name on 17 July 1970.

[3] They named the place "Donnybrook" after the suburb of Dublin, Ireland that they came from. The Apple FunPark, the largest free-entry playground in Australia, opened in Easter 2008 in time for the Donnybrook Apple Festival. Anne Mitchell (2021) Shane Atherton (2021) Anita Lindemann (2021) Leanne Wringe (2021) Shane Sercombe (2023) Chris Smith (2023) Chaz Newman (2023) Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup Council Executive Team. [7] In 1900, the first Granny Smith apple tree was planted, and the apple orchard industry grew after World War I.[8]. It was established as the Preston Road District on 10 July 1896. Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup. The Centre has plenty of free parking and is open 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday and on Market days (third Saturday each month).
The Shire of Donnybrook was a local government area in Western Australia. The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup is also home to a number of heritage-listed historic properties including Ferndale Homestead and Southampton homestead. It was based in the town of Donnybrook. 1.7 Redundancy Policy. Formed in 1954, the Beelerup Fire Station was the last brigade within the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup to have its own facility. Apples are harvested between March and May, with apple blossoms prominent in October.

Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup PARKING AND PARKING FACILITIES LOCAL LAW. The town is also known for its picturesque abundance of English Oak trees.
The average value (GRV) is determined by adding values for assessments levied at the adopted rate in the $; multiplying the threshold minimum value (minimum rate divided by the rate in the $) by the number of assessments on the minimum; then adding the two values above and dividing by the total number of assessment in the first two parts. © document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) | WALGA, Don't have an account? Surrounded by stunning forests, winding rivers, rolling hills, vineyards and lush orchards, Donnybrook Balingup is a great place for residents and visitors alike. Cnr Collins Street and Bentley Street, Donnybrook WA 6239, Building Approval Certificate Applications, The Disability Services Commission - Local Area Coordination, WA National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Tuia Lodge Residential Aged Care Facility, Preston Retirement Village - Current Vacancies, Donnybrook and Districts Community Sports, Recreation and Events Precinct, CIVIL CONSTRUCTION TRAINEESHIP - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST, Cleaners, Food Service Assistants and Laundry Hands. 23 May 2018. [14], "Landgate History of Country Town Names: D", "South West Life: The Donnybrook Goldrush", "Australia's South West: The Donnybrook Goldrush", "Backpackers Ultimate Guide: Southwest WA", "Biggest Free Entry Fun Park In Australia To Be Built In Donnybrook", "Register of Heritage Places Assessment Documentation", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Donnybrook,_Western_Australia&oldid=955110781, Australian Statistical Geography Standard 2016 ID same as Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia articles with WorldCat-VIAF identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 6 May 2020, at 01:01.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this site may contain images of people who are deceased. The Shire covers an area of about 1,560 square kilometres (602 sq mi), and its seat of government is the town of Donnybrook. 1.1 Policy Manual. The Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup was established on 26 March 1970 with the amalgamation of the Shire of Donnybrook and the Shire of Balingup. Donnybrook has many town icons bearing the apple. Deputy President Jackie Massey. Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.

Local Governments employ varying methodologies to determine the components of their rates calculations. Atop the east Donnybrook hill is a 20-metre-high (66 ft) tower with an apple at the top. [7][7] During the apple festival, the citizens of Donnybrook gather at Egan Park to celebrate the apple. The town is the centre of apple production in Western Australia. [5] The area was worked during the Great Depression by locals Laurie and Foster Payne, then re-pegged and explored during the 1980s and again from 2004-5.[5]. The apple is part of The Big Apple Farmstay. The Shire of Donnybrook was a local government area in Western Australia.