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After nearly 40 years of silence, Carnarvon's iconic NASA-linked OTC satellite dish is blasting back to life!

The Shire of Carnarvon is proud to announce that Hana Smith, our Youth Team Lead, has been crowned the winner of the Tidy Towns State Awards – Young Legend Award! 

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.

Last Friday, The Shire engaged WAPOL, St Johns, and DFES for an important day of road safety education at our local schools, thanks to the Road Safety Grant funding we have received through the Road Safety Commission.

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.

ABC Foundation has received $122,000 in State Government funding for a new e-waste sorting and processing facility.

We’re thrilled to announce that the Portraits of Yinggarda Elders collection will be on loan from the Shire of Carnarvon and exhibited at Gwoonwardu Mia from Monday 11 November to Friday 22 November 2024.

We're excited to announce that the Shire of Carnarvon has received funding from Development Disability WA through the State Government to celebrate International Day of People with Disability!

With a strong understanding of the community's unique challenges, Amanda is excited to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones in the coming weeks. She is committed to working closely with the Council and the community to gain deeper insights into their priorities and future aspirations. Amanda encourages everyone to reach out as she settles into her role over the next few months.

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.