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In order to support artists outside the Carnarvon township to attend the Gascoyne Arts Forum next Wednesday 15 April, a limited number of $400 travel support payments are now available.

Stage One of restoration work for the iconic Tramway Bridge is set to commence!

The Shire of Carnarvon is excited to launch Round 10 of the popular Litter Legends initiative, a community-led program that combines gentle exercise with volunteering to keep the town looking its best.

the Nook at the Library & Art Gallery came alive for the opening of Leanne Gillham’s debut solo exhibition. The space was packed with supporters, sparkling vibes, and inspiring speeches celebrating Leanne's art, it was a massive success with several sales made on the day!

Exciting New Funding Opportunity for Regional Aboriginal Arts in WA!

The Shire of Carnarvon is proud to announce that Carnarvon will host the Western Australian Tourism Conference from 25 to 27 May 2026, marking the first time the conference has been held in Carnarvon and the first time it has been hosted in the Gascoyne region.

National Playgroup Week celebrated “The Power of Playgroups!” at Baxter Park.

A celebration of creativity and community in the Gascoyne Region Entries are now open for the Gascoyne Art Awards 2026 (GAA26) until midnight on 31 May 2026.

Over the summer holidays, readers had a monstrous amount of fun in the Summer Reading Quest.

Art Forum coming to Gwoonwardu Mia – 15 April 2026 Register now!

Melbourne-based artist Linda Tegg is returning to Carnarvon for the final stage of her residency as part of Circular Economies, supported by SPACED and the Shire of Carnarvon. Her new project, Situational Awareness, explores the region's night skies, the historic OTC satellite dish, and Yinggarda cultural stories, premiering at the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum before travelling to PICA in 2026.

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 Carnarvon community demonstrated their massive love of libraries last weekend as Carnarvon Library & Art Gallery celebrated Library Lovers Day.

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.