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Portraits of Yinggarda Elders II is a powerful community art initiative delivered as part of the Shire of Carnarvon’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2025–2027. Led by artist Gosia Taylor and supported by community engagement from Cheryl Moncreiff, the project brings together Yinggarda Elders, local artists and community members to celebrate culture, strengthen relationships and increase the visibility of Yinggarda women within our civic spaces.

The Shire of Carnarvon is pleased to announce the successful installation and commissioning of new electronic variable message signs along Minilya–Lyndon Road and the Quobba–Gnaraloo Road network.

The Shire of Carnarvon Art Gallery team is delighted to invite local businesses to become category sponsors for the Gascoyne Art Awards 2026.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is hiring Remote Area Management Team Leaders and Team Members in regional and remote areas across New South Wales, Northern Territory, South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia. Applications open from 23 February 2026.

Andre's first exhibition, Animal Land, was a proud moment filled with bright, colourful paintings of animals, landscapes, and nature. The opening had a lovely warm atmosphere, with visitors enjoying his joyful artwork and Andre even selling pieces on the day, a great start to his creative journey.

The Lower Gascoyne Mesquite Eradication Project continues to progress in line with the approved program and funding arrangements.

The Blowholes Campground will be closed to the public and locals from Tuesday 17 February to Thursday 19 February to allow for the installation of new signages.

We are seeking Expressions of Interest from local community groups to operate a BBQ serving cheeseburgers at an upcoming screening of Pulp Fiction.

The Exquisite Bodies exhibition at the Art Gallery has come alive with creativity, from hands-on workshops to collaborative art and movement sessions. Families and visitors are exploring, creating, and connecting in this fun, imaginative space!

This free two-day program offers an exciting opportunity for participants to engage with emerging technologies, interactivity and inter-disciplinary collaboration.

Regional Alliance West (“RAW”) is marking Law Week 2026 with an art competition with the theme “Law and the World Wide Web”.

This is to advise of the Shire of Carnarvon open meetings to the public for 2026 will be held on the following dates and times.

The Shire of Carnarvon is excited to launch Creative Sparks, proudly funded through the Creativity and Wellbeing for Young People Program created by Healthway and the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (DCITS). The Carnarvon Creative Sparks program has been developed to give children and young people the chance to get involved in genuine creative experiences – making, creating, trying new things and having fun with others.

Explore Josh’s Human Intelligence: Artificial Art at the Gallery Nook: bold, vibrant creations where human imagination meets AI, running until 29 January.

The Shire of Carnarvon has recently completed routine maintenance works on the town’s flood mitigation levee system as part of its ongoing commitment to protecting the community during heavy rainfall and river flooding events.

W&C Co. Mechanical and Civil, with the support of local carpenter Stuart Parker, are making fantastic progress on the Connect & Create project!

The Shire of Carnarvon invites Expressions of Interest to lease a Shire-owned property at 5 De Boni Street, Carnarvon. The building, formerly used as an Ambulance Station comprises of approximately 279m² of potential combined office and workshop/storage space.

The Shire of Carnarvon marked the conclusion of the 2025 16 Days in WA campaign with a powerful closing event at the Carnarvon Library & Art Gallery on Wednesday 10 December, led by Creative Project Manager Carmen Reilly, whose work has united local organisations, schools and community groups across the region.

Cuppa & Crumb Cafe is opening up their cafe walls to local creators!

The Shire of Carnarvon is excited to announce that restoration works on the iconic Tramway Bridge are continuing to progress.

Collecting recovered timber from the historic One Mile Jetty to be transformed into signage and seating for our current projects. 

The Shire of Carnarvon and the Carnarvon Chamber of Commerce and Industry are joining forces once again to encourage residents and visitors to shop, dine, and spend locally this festive season.

The Shire of Carnarvon is proud to announce it has received two prestigious state awards and been named a finalist in two additional categories, recognising the organisation’s commitment to leadership, staff wellbeing, and inclusive workplace culture.

St Mary Star of the Sea College, Carnarvon, invites expressions of interest from Aboriginal artists to create culturally significant artwork on walls and other surfaces throughout the College grounds.

Carnarvon organisations have united to deliver the Carnarvon campaign for 16 Days in WA, with a focus on education, awareness, healing, and shifting attitudes around family and domestic violence.