Easter Long Weekend Opening Hours

Please be advised that the City administration building and several City facilities, including the Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre, will be closed for the Easter long weekend from Friday, 18 April through to Monday, 21 April (inclusive). 

Bins will not be collected on Good Friday (Friday, 18 April), residents impacted are advised to place their bins out on Saturday, 19 April by 6am. Collection for Easter Monday (Monday, 21 April) and the ANZAC Day Public Holiday (Friday, 25 April) remain unchanged, for any enquiries please contact 1300 293 955.

We look forward to seeing you again from Tuesday, 11 April. 

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Food Safety Basics

Prevent food poisoning at home by following four easy steps: Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill. Learn how proper food handling and storage can protect your family.

Every year in Australia, there are approximately 4.7 million cases of food poisoning that result in 47,900 hospitalisations, 38 deaths and a cost to the economy of $2.1 billion.

Most of these cases are caused by incorrect food handling and storage at home. By following some basic food safety steps, you can reduce the likelihood of food poisoning in your home.

Clean

Separate

Cook

Chill

Always clean your hands, bench tops and utensils properly

Keep raw foods (meat, chicken, seafood and eggs) separate from ready to eat foodCook food until it is steaming hot throughoutAvoid storing food between 5°C and 60°C otherwise known as the ‘temperature danger zone’. Always keep cold foods cold, in the fridge or freezer.
Watch "Clean" clipWatch "Separate" clipWatch "Cook" clipWatch "Chill" clip 

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City of Kwinana kaditj kalyakoorl moondang-ak kaaradj midi boodjar-ak nyininy, yakka wer waabiny, Noongar moort. Ngala kaditj baalap kalyakoorl nidja boodjar wer kep kaaradjiny, baalap moorditj nidja yaakiny-ak wer moorditj moort wer kaditj Birdiya wer yeyi.

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