Australia's biggest and best comedy spectacular is setting off on its 26th annual road trip around the country! Showcasing the finest talents from the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, we're delivering a dose of laughter right to your doorstep!

With only 4 weeks to go until Jamba Nyinayi Festival 2024, the festival is excited to announce its Cultural Workshop Program, with eleven free, interactive sessions available for those who purchase the two-night, on-station camping packages.

The Shire of Carnarvon is excited to have partnered with the Baiyungu Aboriginal Corporation for the upcoming Jamba Nyinayi Festival at Cardibia Station, happening from 11 to 13 April.

The Shire of Carnarvon is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming Coogee Live event in our Friendship City - City of Cockburn. Join us for an unforgettable weekend as we proudly showcase the beauty of Carnarvon and Coral Bay to over 20,000 residents and neighbouring suburbs.

The Shire of Carnarvon is excited to share news from the Jamba Nyinayi Festival (JNF) that tickets sales for the 2024 Festival are now open! The festival is set to return on Friday 12 April 2024 with the terrific new inclusion of one and two-night, limited on-station cultural camping experiences. JNF will continue to be a family-friendly and community-focused main-stage event, located on the Salt Flats at Carbabia Station in Coral Bay, available for all and free of charge, however registration is essential.

The Shire of Carnarvon proudly announces its partnership with the Baiyungu Aboriginal Corporation (BAC) for the upcoming Jamba Nyinayi Festival 2024 (JNF24) in Coral Bay. This collaboration aims to build on the success of the inaugural festival, further fostering economic, social, and cultural benefits for the Carnarvon community. The Jamba Nyinayi Festival, to be held annually, is a celebration of Indigenous culture, focusing on engagement and capacity-building for Indigenous communities. The inaugural festival, organised by the BAC, attracted 1,500 attendees, resulting in an estimated direct spend of $750,000. The economic impact extended to local businesses, services, trades, and residents, with over 40 entities engaged during planning, event delivery, and post-event stages.

The Shire of Carnarvon is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $1000 grant from the Department of Communities in support of the upcoming Thank a Volunteer Day celebration. The funding will used to host events in Carnarvon and Coral Bay on 5 December, recognising and appreciating the invaluable contributions of volunteers within our communities. In Coral Bay, the Progress Association will host a pizza night at the Reef Cafe starting at 5.30pm. Volunteers and community members are invited to come together, share stories, and enjoy a night of appreciation.

The Gascoyne Early Years Network hosted their annual Fuel to Go Family Fun Day at Baxter Park this past Saturday.

On Wednesday, 25 October, the Shire of Carnarvon Library and Art Gallery marked a significant milestone in its history by celebrating a decade since its relocation from what is now the Council Chambers to the former old Squash Courts. Over the past ten years, this vibrant space has transformed into a hub for learning, diverse programs, and the flourishing of arts and culture, enriching the lives of the community.

Children's Week is here, and the Shire of Carnarvon proudly joins in the celebration of this year's theme: "Children have the right to relax, play, and take part in activities they enjoy." As we reflect on the importance of this week, we are proud of our dedication to supporting young people and their families in Carnarvon.

Do you know someone who makes our community a better place? Every community has local heroes. Auspire – Australia Day Council WA, Community Citizen of the Year Awards is your opportunity to acknowledge those making an outstanding contribution to your local community.

We're bursting with pride and gratitude as we announce a heartwarming project that's been months in the making. Our wonderful senior community has come together to knit a stunning Poppy Blanket in honour of the upcoming 100th Anniversary of the consecration of the Carnarvon Cenotaph.

The Shire of Carnarvon is thrilled to announce the official opening of the Baxter Park Nature Playground, a vibrant addition to our community that promises endless fun and learning opportunities for children and families. This exciting project, funded by the Australian Government Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, marks the first step in our commitment to enhancing local infrastructure and amenities, aligning with the Shire's Strategic Community Plan.

The Shire of Carnarvon is thrilled to announce the tremendous success of Women's Health Week 2023, which took place from 4 – 8 September. The week-long event, organised by the Shire, aimed to promote women's well-being and healthy lifestyles, and it exceeded all expectations with an overwhelming response from the community.

The Shire of Carnarvon proudly acknowledges the outstanding work of Andrea Musulin and the Carnarvon Family Support Services in the launch of the book 'Keeping Kids Safe in Carnarvon' as part of National Child Protection Week. This initiative has been made possible through the generous support of the Shire of Carnarvon's Community Growth Fund, with 5000 copies of the book distributed across Carnarvon to benefit our community's children.

The Shire of Carnarvon is excited to announce that it has received funding from Inspire WA to host a series of engaging and educational events in celebration of National Science Week. These events, aimed at fostering a love for science and exploration among the youth of the community, will highlight the fascinating worlds of rocketry, agriculture, and engineering.

Yesterday marked the start of Homeless Week 2023. The week highlights the collective actions needed by community, together with all levels of government to help break the cycle of homelessness. Homelessness Week 2023 is a time to raise awareness of people experiencing homelessness or sleeping rough in our community.

The July school holidays are just around the corner, and the Carnarvon community is in for a treat! The Shire of Carnarvon is delighted to announce an action-packed program that promises to keep kids of all ages entertained and engaged throughout the holiday break.

The Shire of Carnarvon is proud to announce that it has been awarded $5300 from the National Road Safety Commission and RAC Community Grants program to support various initiatives promoting road safety and raising awareness within the local community.

Carnarvon is gearing up for an unforgettable experience as it prepares for the upcoming Solar Eclipse on April 20, 2023. The event will be marked by a series of exciting activities and events that will take place throughout the week, leading up to the highly anticipated Symphony of Music event on eclipse day.

We are pleased to announce that the Camel Lane Theatre will be free for our Community over the summer school holidays after Council waived all entry fees for this period.

The Shire of Carnarvon is excited to announce it will host ‘This Life Music Festival’ on Saturday, 23 July 2022 on Civic Centre grounds. With the generous funding support of the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries,

The Shire of Carnarvon has approved 18 applications for the 2021/2022 financial year as part of the Community Growth Fund 50% rates donation initiative, equating to nearly $50,000 in support to local community groups.