The Shire of Carnarvon invites Expressions of Interest to lease a Shire-owned property at 5 De Boni Street, Carnarvon. The building, formerly used as an Ambulance Station comprises of approximately 279m² of potential combined office and workshop/storage space.

The Shire of Carnarvon marked the conclusion of the 2025 16 Days in WA campaign with a powerful closing event at the Carnarvon Library & Art Gallery on Wednesday 10 December, led by Creative Project Manager Carmen Reilly, whose work has united local organisations, schools and community groups across the region.

Carnarvon organisations have united to deliver the Carnarvon campaign for 16 Days in WA, with a focus on education, awareness, healing, and shifting attitudes around family and domestic violence.

The Shire of Carnarvon is proud to be named a finalist in three categories of the Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards, recognising the hard work and community spirit that make Carnarvon such a special place.

The Shire of Carnarvon is excited to announce that it has successfully received $3,000 in grant funding through Advocare, supported by the Department of Communities and Lotterywest, to celebrate Seniors Week 2025.

The Shire of Carnarvon advises that the results of the 2025 Local Government Election have now been declared.

The Shire of Carnarvon is pleased to announce Carmen Reilly has been appointed Project Manager for the upcoming 16 Days in WA campaign. This grant-funded position emerges from the Carnarvon Alcohol and Other Drug (CAOD) Working Group, administered by the Shire of Carnarvon and funded by the @ Alcohol & Drug Foundation.

Carnarvon's Early Years Organisations come together to reflect on the 2024 Australian Early Development Census results at a workshop focusing on why Early Learning Matters!

Thanks to generous support from Horizon Power, the Carnarvon Creative Collective Program has been bringing creativity, connection, and community spirit to life in Carnarvon. So far, three creative projects have been funded, each offering hands-on opportunities for locals to learn, create, and share.

Calling all artists in Carnarvon and across the Gascoyne!

**FULLY BOOKED**. The Shire of Carnarvon Library & Art Gallery invites Expressions of Interest from artists to participate in Portraits of Yinggarda, a creative community art project.

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

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 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.

The Shire of Carnarvon is excited to announce it has received $12,500 in funding from RAC Ignite to deliver a transformative Youth Precinct Street Makeover that will improve safety and vibrancy in the area.

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

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.

The Shire of Carnarvon is excited to announce that we’ve received funding from Volunteering WA to bring the Art of Volunteering project to life! This initiative is designed to connect and empower First Nations people, vulnerable women, and people living with a disability through community volunteering opportunities - all based around art and creativity.