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The Shire of Carnarvon is delighted to congratulate Mrs Dannielle (Danni) Hill on being awarded the Public Service Medal (PSM) in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours.

After three incredible days of music, storytelling, cultural experiences, art and community celebration, the 2026 Gnulli Festival has officially wrapped and what a celebration it was.

On Tuesday, during her visit to Carnarvon for the WA Tourism Conference, Minister for the Gascoyne, Hon Hannah Beazley MLA, visited the Northwater Housing Development to see firsthand the progress being made to support housing availability in the region.

The Shire of Carnarvon welcomes the appointment of Hon Martin Aldridge as Commissioner, following the decision by the State Government to appoint a Commissioner to lead the organisation until a new Council is elected in December 2026.

Australian visual artists are invited to apply for a residency at Australian Parliament House. The successful artist receives up to $40,000 in fees, travel support, and 12 months' behind-the-scenes access to create new work inspired by the home of Australian democracy. Applications close 11am AEST, Tuesday 16 June 2026.

New light installations have now been completed throughout Carnarvon’s town centre as part of the Local Connect and Create Project.

The Shire of Carnarvon presents Portraits of Yinggarda Elders II, a powerful exhibition celebrating the strength, stories and cultural legacy of eight respected Yinggarda Elders. Opening Saturday 23 May, 10–11am with a Yarns & Tea gathering during the Gnulli Festival, the exhibition runs until 13 June at the Shire of Carnarvon Library & Art Gallery.

Central Regional TAFE invites the Carnarvon community to a Reconciliation Week Watch Party Breakfast on Tuesday 2 June, 9am–10am at the Carnarvon Campus. Join staff, students and community to share a meal, yarn together and view the National Reconciliation Week broadcast live from Perth.

The Robinson Street public art installations are now complete. New seating and sandblasted artworks can now be found outside the Civic Centre and Gascoyne Bakery, delivered as part of the Shire’s Local Connect & Create project.

Carnarvon artists Barry Bellotti Snr and Karla Tittums have been chosen for the WA Regional Arts Triennial 3 at John Curtin Gallery, Perth. Their works will feature alongside 154 artists from across Western Australia.

The community is invited to the official launch of Carnarvon Common Ground on Wednesday 17 June, 10am–12pm at 13 Stuart Street. Come along to meet the Elders, explore new services and help shape solutions built by community, for community.

Carnarvon First Nations artists Karla Tittums and Devinia Wainwright returned home inspired after showcasing their work at WA's largest Aboriginal art event, the Revealed Exhibition at PICA and Aboriginal Art Market at WA Museum Boola Bardip. Both artists celebrated the exposure, networking opportunities, and chance to share their cultural stories on a statewide stage, proudly putting Carnarvon's creative talent on the map.

The Shire of Carnarvon advises the community that between late last week, over the weekend, and today, six elected members of Council, including the Shire President, tendered their resignations from Council.

The Shire of Carnarvon is pleased to announce that the contract has officially been awarded for the construction and landscaping of Van Dongen Park!

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!