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The Shire of Carnarvon advises that Shire President, Eddie Smith, has formally resigned from the position of Shire President, effective Friday, 1 May 2026.

The Shire of Carnarvon’s Recovery Coordinator, Jamie Bone, Executive Manager Lifestyle and Community, Stephanie Leca, and Tourism and Economic Development Officer, Olivia Reihana, were in Coral Bay yesterday meeting with local tourism operators.

Paid opportunity for First Nations artists invited to be part of the Gnulli Festival Cultural Activity Hub on Saturday 23 May in Carnarvon

The Carnarvon This Life Summer Series has wrapped for 2026, drawing more than 1,500 attendees across 10 events and delivering a strong boost to local venues, artists and community activity during the quieter summer season.

Invitation for Expressions of Interest: Catering Services - Opening & Award Night, Gascoyne Art Awards 2026 The Shire of Carnarvon Art Gallery Team invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from local catering businesses and food providers to supply catering services for the Gascoyne Art Awards 2026 Opening and Award Night.

Carnarvon is set to take centre stage this May with the launch of the Gnulli Festival, a new cultural event celebrating community, culture and Country from Friday 22 May to Sunday 24 May 2026.

Don't silence the violence, come yarn with AFLS at our free info session! 22 April 2026, 2pm-3pm at The Front Beach, Carnarvon.

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.