Welcome to the Shire of York
Welcome to the Shire of York website, where you can find information about York,
our council, our community and the fantastic country lifestyle we enjoy.
Whether you are a community member or a visitor,
we hope that you will find the information here relevant and useful to you.
Bush Fire Danger
The Bureau of Meteorology issues 'Bush Fire Danger' ratings from November - April.
Friday, 27th January, 2012
Harvest Ban
There are NO BANS in place. For further information please contact Community Emergency Services Manager 0427 057 719
Bush Fires Act 1954 - Prohibited Burning Period
It is hereby notified that the Prohibited Burning Period commenced the 1st December, 2011 for all areas in the Shire of York until midnight on the 14th February, 2012.
To find out if a ban has been imposed you can check this website, call the Shire of Yorks Fire Weather Hotline 9641 2819 and listen to the recorded message, check out the FESA website or call the Ranger on 0417 181 349.
Harvest and Movement Bans
During the summer months, Harvest and Movement Bans maybe imposed and it is your responsibility to find out if a Ban is in place. To find out up-to-date information on Fire and Harvest Bans, call the Harvest Ban Hotline (Fire Weather Hotline) on: 9641 2819 and a pre-recorded message will inform you.
You can also register for our free SMS Harvest Ban Notification Service.
Contact the Shire Rangers on 9641 2489 to register your prefered mobile number.
ABC Local Radio will also have three tune-in times for listeners to hear harvest bans at 10.05am, 12.35pm and 2.05pm on air.
Please Note:
There is a Total Harvest Ban and Ban on Movement of Vehicles in Paddocks on
Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day Every Year.
Did you know....
If you consider yourself a dare devil and are not afraid of heights
come to York for a daytrip or a weekend. For those who want just to escape the bustle of the
city and relax you can do this whilst enjoying a step back in time in
the historic town of York.
Did you know....
Council minutes & agendas are available for viewing on this website. Agendas are posted online by 4.00pm on the Wednesday prior to Council meetings. A free email service is also available to the public for the supply of agendas & minutes.