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Bicton Quarantine Park Bathroom Closure

Please be advised that the toilets at Bicton Quarantine Park are currently closed to the public.
We appreciate your patience and apologise for any inconvenience.

Published: 27 Jul 2026

H5 bird flu detection

H5 bird flu has been detected in Western Australia. If you notice multiple sick or dead birds or other animals, you should not touch them or get too close. Avoid contact. Record what you see. Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
More information on H5 bird flu is available here.

Published: 2 Jul 2026
Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) detection
Qfly has been detected in the suburbs of Como and South Perth. The City of Melville is in the orange zone of the Quarantine Area meaning:
Host fruit and fruiting vegetables must not be moved outside of the Orange Zone unless they have been treated.
Host fruit and fruiting vegetables moving within the Orange Zone or into the Red Zone must be maintained under secure conditions (covered, in packaging, fully enclosed or screened buildings) to ensure the produce does not become infested.
For more information, please visit the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development website.
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Published: 24 Apr 2026
Gunbower Jetty Temporary Closure

To ensure your health and safety, this jetty is currently closed to the public.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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Published: 20 Apr 2026

Poetry at the Pub

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17 September 2026

It's back! The ever-popular Poetry at the Pub returns to explore the theme 'What is a Map?' through the words of both seasoned and emerging poets.

Melville Storylines Free Adults

It's back! The ever-popular Poetry at the Pub returns to explore the theme 'What is a Map?' through the words of both seasoned and emerging poets.

Settle in with a meal and a drink at the cosy tavern, or sign up for the open mic and share your own poem.

This event is part of Melville Storylines Festival 2026. To view the full program, visit melvillecity.com.au/storylines

Event Information

Hosted by	City of Melville
Time	7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost	Free, bookings essential

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The City of Melville acknowledges the Bibbulmun people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which the City stands today and pays its respects to the Whadjuk people, and Elders both past and present.

City of Melville nagolik Bibbulmen Nyungar ally-maga milgebar gardukung naga boordjar-il narnga allidja yugow yeye wer ali kaanya Whadjack Nyungar wer netingar quadja wer burdik.