Ranger Services
The Town is committed to delivering responsive, effective, and customer orientated Ranger services to our community.
Our services
We can help with a range of issues, including:
- Pet registration
- Barking dogs
- Nuisance cats and cat trapping
- Dog attacks
- Dog exercise areas
- Dangerous dogs
- Lost pets
- Fire prevention
- Parking infringements
- Infringement appeals
- Abandoned shopping trolleys
Contact us
Our operating hours are:
Telephone: 08 9377 7480
Email: [email protected]
After Hours
For urgent matters occurring after hours, including dog attacks, wandering dogs or serious hazards (e.g. fallen trees on roads, hazardous parking), contact WA Police.
For non-urgent matters that arise after hours, please call the Town of Bassendean Ranger Service, and leave a message to receive a response during business hours.
For life threatening or time critical matters, contact 000.
For non-emergency police matters, call the WA Police on 131 444.
For fire, storm, or other natural disaster assistance, call the SES on 132 500.
Wildlife Assistance
If you find sick or injured wildlife, contact the WA Government Wildcare Helpline on 9474 9055
The Wildcare Helpline is a 24-hour telephone referral service operated by volunteers who can provide advice on where to find care for sick, injured or orphaned wildlife.
Find information on basic first aid for helping sick and injured native wildlife on the Wildcare Helpline website.
Regulations and local laws
Our rangers are authorised to monitor and enforce a range of WA government legislation and local laws, including:
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Parking
To provide a safe parking environment, our Rangers actively patrol the Town to ensure residents and visitors comply with the Town's Parking Local Laws. The Rangers monitor footpaths, verges, ACROD bays, schools and timed parking.
To protect the safety of school children, Rangers regularly check around schools to ensure cars are parked sensibly.
Motorists are advised to observe traffic restrictions and parking notices. Infringement Notices will be issued to offending motorists.
Parking Local Law
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Litter and Illegal Dumping
The Town encourages residents and visitors to help keep our natural environment clean and litter free. Littering is an offence under the Litter Act and the Town's Rangers issue fines to offenders.
People caught illegally dumping waste in bushland areas or on road verges will receive an on the spot fine. Under the Act, you could also face prosecution and incur fines of up to $1000.
Residents with any concerns or enquiries can contact Ranger Services.
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