Permits to burn are required for the restricted burning period and must be obtained from the Bush Fire Control Officer.
For up to date information regarding Total Fire Bans and community warnings about emergencies visit Emergency WA.
Young people in the Harvey Region can now apply for a Leeuwin Scholarship.
Every year several scholarships are offered to residents aged 15 to 25 years to sail the Indian Ocean onboard the STS Leeuwin II for six nights and seven days.
Scholarships are available for the following voyage:
The Leeuwin Sail Training Program began in 1989 and is managed by the Shire of Harvey, with the valuable support of the Rotary Club of Harvey and the Lions Clubs of Harvey, Brunswick and Australind.
Each scholarship application is assessed by the Community Sail Training Trust Advisory Group.
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