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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.

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.

The Shire of Carnarvon is proud to be named a finalist in three categories of the Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards, recognising the hard work and community spirit that make Carnarvon such a special place.

The Shire of Carnarvon is excited to announce that it has successfully received $3,000 in grant funding through Advocare, supported by the Department of Communities and Lotterywest, to celebrate Seniors Week 2025.

After an incredible opening night for Exquisite Bodies, bookings are now open for guided group sessions, an experience you won't want to miss!

Swearing-In Ceremony of newly elected and returning Councillors.

The Shire of Carnarvon is proud to present the return of the Carnarvon This Life Summer Event Series, a vibrant program of summer events from January – March 2026.

The Shire of Carnarvon advises that the results of the 2025 Local Government Election have now been declared.

Throughout 2025, the Shire of Carnarvon has had the pleasure of hosting acclaimed artist Linda Tegg through the national SPACED program, an initiative bringing artists into regional communities to create work in deep collaboration with people and place

The Shire of Carnarvon and our Major Supporter Lotterywest are pleased to provide the community with an update on the Van Dongen Park project.

Created by disabled artist Bruno Booth and Lilly Blue (Head of Creativity and Learning, AGWA), this hands-on exhibition is a space for creativity, conversation, and empathy, gently challenging our assumptions about bodies and ability.

Over the past few weeks, local artist Leanne Gillham has been working alongside school students to bring a splash of colour to the café walls. The result? A vibrant mural celebrating our unique local animals and flora.

The Shire of Carnarvon Library & Art Gallery now has a Home Energy Audit Kit available for loan

The Shire of Carnarvon, in partnership with Tourism Council WA, is calling for passionate locals to join the WA Tourism Conference 2026 – Carnarvon Working Group.

The Shire of Carnarvon is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to co-create a meaningful, inclusive community event for International Day of People with a Disability on 3 December 2025 (or in the surrounding week).

The entire town celebrated CBCA Children’s Book Week between 16-23 August!