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Timmy Turtle's Picnic at Baxter Park was a wonderful opportunity for early service providers to connect with children 0 - 5 years and their caregivers while also celebrating National Simultaneous Storytime 2025.

The Shire of Carnarvon Library & Art Gallery invites artists from the Gascoyne region to submit expressions of interest for participation in the Radical Futures exhibition, part of the third Regional Arts Triennial. This group show offers a platform for emerging regional talents to develop their practice within a professional gallery setting. An initiative by The Creative Grid and Southern Forest Arts.

Carnarvon Community College is looking for local First Nation's artists to participate in a paid collaborative arts project with their students!

The Carnarvon Common Ground Project is seeking an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander artist living in Carnarvon to collaborate on the design of the project’s branding and website. This is an opportunity to contribute creatively to a community-driven initiative that reflects the region’s culture, identity, and aspirations.

The Shire of Carnarvon is proud to support local artists through an Artist Capacity Building Programs fostering creativity and community connection.

The Shire of Carnarvon's Litter Legends program is celebrating its fourth round after evolving from the Clean Community Coffees initiative. Initially launched with Community Litter Grants funding, the program's success has prompted the Shire to continue supporting it independently. Participants receive a coffee voucher from local cafes in exchange for collecting rubbish.

The Shire of Carnarvon has formally declared a Vote of No Confidence in the State and Federal Governments’ handling of vulnerable children, both in Carnarvon and across regional Australia. While the community faces significant challenges, Carnarvon is not in crisis—it is taking action. The Shire’s Vote of No Confidence is not about blame; it is a call for urgent investment and real solutions to support young people and break the cycles of harm and disadvantage.

The Shire of Carnarvon is seeking community feedback on plans to install security fencing at the Pioneer Cemetery to protect this significant heritage site and its infrastructure. The project involves the installation of Garrison-style security fencing around the cemetery perimeter, with designated entry and exit points. Future security upgrades will include electronic time-locked gates to manage access more effectively.

Celebrated internationally each year on 14 February, this is a day (or week) in which to honour libraries, librarians, and library lovers, and the valuable roles that libraries play in our lives.

The Shire of Carnarvon has approved a revised planning application by DG Corp, paving the way for an exciting waterfront development at the Fascine.

The Shire of Carnarvon is pleased to announce the formation of the Executive Management Group, a dedicated leadership team focused on enhancing efficiency, fostering innovation, and delivering exceptional services to our community.

The Shire of Carnarvon is committed to advancing the interests of our community by actively advocating for critical priorities. With the impending 2025 State and Federal Government Elections the Shire has agreed to a strong list of priority needs and advocacy positions. These projects and advocacy positions help grow make our communities sustainable by: • Creating jobs, apprenticeships and traineeships • Increase economic return to the region – growing small and medium business • Provide affordable and accessible housing • Improve liveability • Ensure Environmental Sustainability Investments made today will deliver dividends both now and into the future for our communities.

The Shire of Carnarvon is thrilled to announce that its treasured Art Collection is now accessible online, allowing art enthusiasts near and far to explore the region’s creative legacy.

Carnarvon Playgroup celebrated its official re-opening on Friday 13th December 2024 by throwing a fun-filled, action-packed special Christmas Party.

After nearly 40 years of silence, Carnarvon's iconic NASA-linked OTC satellite dish is blasting back to life!

The Shire of Carnarvon is proud to announce that Hana Smith, our Youth Team Lead, has been crowned the winner of the Tidy Towns State Awards – Young Legend Award! 

Yesterday the Shire Depot hosted a BBQ to mark the start of the 16 Days in WA campaign. This annual campaign serves as a powerful reminder of the role each of us plays in preventing family and domestic violence.