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The Shire of Carnarvon has been recognised as a recipient of the prestigious 2024 Volunteer Employer Recognition Awards, joining 82 businesses and self-employed volunteers across Western Australia in being acknowledged for their invaluable contributions to emergency services. This recognition highlights the vital role that supportive employers and self-employed volunteers play in the State’s emergency service efforts, where over 95% of personnel are volunteers.

The Shire of Carnarvon is proud to announce it has been named a finalist in three prestigious categories at the 2024 Keep Australia Beautiful WA Awards.

Today, our Community and Cultural Development Manager, Stephanie Leca, met with the lovely ladies at Carnarvon Art and Craft Group to discuss Round 3 of the Community Growth Fund, which closes on 12th November. Our Community Project Officer, Helen Tipton, also joined to offer valuable support, providing advice on how to refine their social media presence and boost their online outreach.

Through the partnership with Rural Health West, we welcomed medical students to Carnarvon, giving them a taste of what it’s like to live and work in our beautiful region. This immersion program builds on the success of similar initiatives across regional WA and opens new opportunities for our community.

The Shire of Carnarvon is pleased to announce the successful appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, Amanda Dexter, who will officially commence her role on 22 October 2024.

Be part of our community clean-up with a view this week as we’re tackling Massey Bay. Look for the ute at the start of the track! All equipment will be provided—just make sure to wear closed shoes. After the clean-up, enjoy a coffee on us or take home a voucher for later, thanks to the Keep Australia Beautiful Community Litter Grant! 

The Shire of Carnarvon is pleased to announce that it has secured funding from the Department of Transport to facilitate critical upgrades to the Carnarvon Airport. This funding, up to $8 million, has been approved as part of the 2024-2025 State Budget and will be used to ensure the airport’s pavement is suitable for unrestricted operations of REX Airlines Dash Q400 aircraft.

The Shire of Carnarvon, in partnership with the Gascoyne Arts Society, is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Gascoyne Art Awards. This year’s awards saw an impressive turnout, with more than 80 entries across seven categories, showcasing the extraordinary talent of artists from the Gascoyne region and beyond.

The Carnarvon Local Government Area in Western Australia is a high-risk location for tropical cyclones and associated flooding. The Shire of Carnarvon’s Flood Preparedness project aims to increase the community’s ability to withstand and lessen the effects of flooding and tropical cyclones.

The Shire of Carnarvon is on the lookout for talented artists to contribute to our exciting Activation Project!

What a wonderful session we had yesterday for Women's Health Week! 

The Shire of Carnarvon is pleased to announce the adoption of its 2024/2025 Budget, following a thorough preparation process in accordance with legislative requirements. The budget was formally adopted in a recent Ordinary Council Meeting, meeting the deadline of 31 August as mandated by state law.

Glenn B. Swift brings books to life and proves that Reading really is Magic!

The Shire of Carnarvon is pleased to announce that nominations for the upcoming Regional Airports Development Scheme 2025-2027 funding round are now open. The Regional Airports Development Scheme, an ongoing funding program offered by the Western Australia Department of Transport, has previously supported the Shire in completing various upgrades to both Carnarvon Airport and Coral Bay Airstrip.

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Last Friday marked the first meetup of the Carnarvon Litter Legends, a new community group led by our wonderful residents Wayne & Jeanette Taylor.

The Shire of Carnarvon is pleased to announce that a local building company has been awarded the tender to construct worker’s accommodation on Parnaa View, Brockman. This project, funded through the Regional Economic Development program by the Gascoyne Development Commission, aims to address the pressing shortage of appropriate housing for workers relocating to Carnarvon.

We are thrilled to announce that the Shire of Carnarvon will be part of the innovative Circular Economies partnership launched by SPACED and the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA)!

The Shire of Carnarvon announces the final orders from the State Administrative Tribunal concerning the status and future of the Blowholes shacks at Quobba.

We are proud to announce that the contract for the technical design, specifications, and construction documentation for the first phase of the Carnarvon Activation Plan has been awarded to Howard & Heaver Pty Ltd, trading as H & H Architects. The implementation of this phase is made possible through generous funding received from Lotterywest.

At the Special Council Meeting on 16 July, the Shire of Carnarvon Council voted to appoint Amanda Dexter, as the new Chief Executive Officer.

The Shire of Carnarvon is delighted to welcome renowned West Australian painter Mark Tweedie back to his roots as our artist in residence this July. Growing up in Carnarvon in an old heritage home on Olivia Terrace, Mark's return is filled with exploration of memories and a deep connection to the region.

Get ready to make history in Carnarvon! We're thrilled to announce Stage 2 of the Egan Street Revitalisation project, and we need YOUR help to bring it to life!

Have you spotted something new at the Pump Track recently? As part of 'The Future is Me' project funded by the Department of Justice, the Shire engaged artist Sally Ridge to create this little masterpiece with our youth. To carry the team of animals from the Skate Park, our youth suggested they wanted to see sharks and manta rays throughout the design.

The Shire of Carnarvon, in partnership with Rio Tinto, is thrilled to bring you another fantastic 'Welcome to Carnarvon' event! This time, we're teaming up with the Gascoyne Food Council for their annual Gascoyne Food Festival community event, 'Catch a Taste.'

The Shire of Carnarvon is excited to announce after the Council's resolution on 27 February to support a funding application, the Shire has been awarded $174,000 over three years from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries under the Regional Art Venues Support program!

As part of the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework, the Shire of Carnarvon has developed an Asset Management Plan to ensure the sustainable delivery of essential services and maintenance of community assets. This initiative is in line with Section 5.56 (1) of the Local Government Act 1995, which requires a Strategic Community Plan and a Corporate Business Plan as part of the future planning for local governments.

The Shire of Carnarvon is pleased to announce the renaming of a section of Rushton Street to DeBoni Street, in honour of the DeBoni family's significant contributions to the region's agricultural history.

To assist in our preparation for the cyclone season, the Shire of Carnarvon will be providing a free verge-side pickup for all residential premises, including plantation area residences.

Our community has voiced concerns about the condition of the Pioneer Cemetery due to vandalism. We are listening. The Carnarvon Pioneer Cemetery, a significant part of our heritage, has seen increased vandalism recently. In 2021, with funding from the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program, we had to remove the badly deteriorated fencing.