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.

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!

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.

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 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 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.

Last Friday marked the first meetup of the Carnarvon Litter Legends, a new community group led by our wonderful residents Wayne & Jeanette Taylor.

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.

Get ready to make history in Carnarvon! We're thrilled to announce Stage 2 of the Egan Street Revitalisation project, and we need YOUR help to bring it to life!

Have you spotted something new at the Pump Track recently? As part of 'The Future is Me' project funded by the Department of Justice, the Shire engaged artist Sally Ridge to create this little masterpiece with our youth. To carry the team of animals from the Skate Park, our youth suggested they wanted to see sharks and manta rays throughout the design.

The Shire of Carnarvon is excited to announce after the Council's resolution on 27 February to support a funding application, the Shire has been awarded $174,000 over three years from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries under the Regional Art Venues Support program!

As part of the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework, the Shire of Carnarvon has developed an Asset Management Plan to ensure the sustainable delivery of essential services and maintenance of community assets. This initiative is in line with Section 5.56 (1) of the Local Government Act 1995, which requires a Strategic Community Plan and a Corporate Business Plan as part of the future planning for local governments.

To assist in our preparation for the cyclone season, the Shire of Carnarvon will be providing a free verge-side pickup for all residential premises, including plantation area residences.

Our community has voiced concerns about the condition of the Pioneer Cemetery due to vandalism. We are listening. The Carnarvon Pioneer Cemetery, a significant part of our heritage, has seen increased vandalism recently. In 2021, with funding from the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program, we had to remove the badly deteriorated fencing.

The Shire of Carnarvon is pleased to invite hospitality businesses in Carnarvon the opportunity to cater for the annual National Volunteer Week Awards Ceremony.

The Shire of Carnarvon extends its gratitude to Real Futures Pty Ltd for their pivotal role in the revitalisation of the Skate Park within the Youth Precinct. This project, made possible through funding from the Gascoyne Development Commission, marks a significant step forward in providing vibrant recreational spaces for the youth of our community.

The Shire of Carnarvon is proud to announce the receipt of a $10,000 grant from the Saluting Their Service - Commemorative Grants program for the establishment of a War Memorial in Coral Bay. This significant funding will enable the community to finally have a dedicated space to honour and commemorate the individuals who have bravely served our country.

The Shire of Carnarvon thrilled to announce that it has successfully secured $26,050 in funding from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industry, as part of the Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Program. The Shire will use this funding to deliver a series of mountain-biking workshops using the pump track to assist Carnarvon’s youth develop the skills and confidence to use this new infrastructure. The project will further enhance youth engagement with the pump track, giving young people the confidence and competence to progress with this recreation activity.

The Shire of Carnarvon is pleased to announce that Darryl Bellotti, a Malgana Yamatji man and accomplished artist and graphic designer, has been selected to bring his artistic talents to the forefront of the Skate Park mural as part of the Carnarvon Youth Precinct Revitalisation project. Born and raised in Carnarvon, Darryl's profound connection to the land and deep appreciation for his cultural heritage uniquely inform his artistic expression. Through his creative expertise, Darryl communicates traditional knowledge, instilling a sense of culture into his projects.

Volunteers from various branches of emergency services convened to join Assistant Commissioner North, Gary Gifford, and Superintendent Midwest Gascoyne, Mark Bowen, in a collective effort.

Over the past three days, more than 40 beloved pets from Carnarvon have undergone spaying and neutering procedures at the Mungullah Community Hall. This initiative, offering complimentary microchipping and desexing services, extended a warm invitation to furry friends from all corners of 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.

We’re pleased to announce that GHD has been appointed as the project manager for the Flood Preparedness Project at the Shire of Carnarvon. Through this project we aim to mitigate the devastating effects of future flooding events. As project manager, GHD will oversee all aspects of the project. We can't wait to see the success of this vital work!

Exciting news for the Shire of Carnarvon! The endorsement of the business case ‘Provision of Headworks to Trigger Worker Accommodation Developments’ is set to improve housing availability, attract essential workers to our region and unlock funding for vital service infrastructure. Learn more in our latest media release.

The Shire of Carnarvon is proud to announce its partnership with the prestigious McCusker Centre for Citizenship at The University of Western Australia to provide valuable internship opportunities to three talented individuals. Through this collaboration, the Shire aims to enhance its services, engage with the community more effectively, and develop innovative strategies to address the needs of its youth population.