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Over the New Year’s break, The Bunbury Mail will be taking a look back at the year that was 2021.
Our annual ‘Year in Review’ will recount the biggest stories from each of the past 12 months.
‘Youth precinct takes shape’ – April 7, 2021
Fenced off: Luciana Park was closed off to the public for the construction of the new youth precinct in April. Picture: Pip Waller
Construction began at Luciana Park for Bunbury’s new Youth Precinct.
Construction on Bunbury’s new Youth Precinct began at Luciana Park on the Leschenault Inlet on Wednesday, April 7.
Originally estimated for completion by December of this year, the precinct was set to include a skatepark, maze, event and performance space and a youth services facility.
‘Three bin system voted in’ – April 7,2021
FOGO introduced: The Shire of Dardanup planned to introduce a three-bin system by October. Picture: supplied
Shire of Dardanup council approved roll out of FOGO bin.
Shire of Dardanup residents were set to begin using the three-bin system by October 2020 after council voted to roll out the Food Organics and Garden Organics bin.
Shire president Mick Bennett said timing of the decision would allow for introduction of the new service for ratepayers without adding more than about the price of a cup of coffee per year to existing waste charges.
‘Scammer targets tenants’ – April 14, 2021
Rental scam: A Bunbury woman was scammed out of hundreds of dollars. Picture: supplied
Bunbury woman lost hundreds of dollars after falling victim…