News

Ever wondered what keeps Esperance ticking? The Volunteer Resource Centre’s latest video reveals the everyday heroes behind our vibrant community.

Join a Working Group or Committee and help shape local decisions on key issues like tourism, sustainability, and community projects.

New RFID Smart Shelving is making returns easier, faster, and more accessible for everyone in the community.

Esperance Home Care staff are working hard to get ready for big changes in aged care legislation.

The new local law to support sustainability, reduce landfill waste, and improve recycling and composting. It also helps protect public health and encourages community involvement in waste management.

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Make your vote count - return your ballot before election day!

Councillors and Shire staff are heading to Scaddan this month for the annual regional Council Meeting, bringing local government closer to our satellite communities.

Members of the public are welcome at Council Agenda Briefings and Meetings - and a passionate local recently took advantage of this opportunity!

When people with different experiences come together, it leads to broader ideas, richer discussions, and more informed decisions for the community.

Brave. Bold. Award-Winning: the only local government in the Mumbrella Travel Marketing Awards winners list!

Another milestone has been reached towards this community-shaping Project!

Bay of Isles Leisure Centre staff once again demonstrate their ongoing commitment to community wellbeing!

Here’s what you need to know about the Role of an Elected Member!

Making sure children get to and from school safely is something we all care about.

Join the Candidate Information Webinar | 6 pm, Monday, 18 August 2025

Two important road projects in Cascade and Munglinup reflect the Shire’s ongoing commitment to improving road safety and infrastructure.

Great news for local groups—Council has approved the 2025–2026 Community Grants Program!

Make sure you're correctly enrolled by 5:00pm, Friday, 22 August 2025, to have your say.

The Budget presented to Council today sets out the Shire’s key priorities and major investments for the year ahead. It is supported by a detailed report outlining the legislative requirements and strategic planning behind the decisions. Significant funding has been allocated to vital projects, community infrastructure, and essential maintenance across the region.

A fantastic 1,502 people took part in the 2025 MARKYT Community Scorecard - and the results are in!

Meaningless destruction causes significant delays, rising costs and roadwork disruption.

Esperance Home Care helps local residents to maintain their independence, stay socially connected and live comfortably in their own homes

Storms couldn’t stop us - 2025 Sand Backpassing campaign carried through with determination.

The Shire advises that dirt biking and the driving of all motorised vehicles is not permitted in the Bandy Creek bushland that is bounded by Goldfields Road, Asken Turn, Thistle Avenue, Daw Drive, and the Baarndi cycling and walking trail, and also within the firebreaks in the Flinders Estate area.

Only two sleeps to go!

Congratulations to everyone who worked on the Esperance Promise!

Meet the team at Esperance Volunteer Resource Centre and find out what we can do for you and your organisation! Film and thumbnail by @byrosiehenderson . This project was supported through Volunteering WA's Volunteer Management Activity, funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.

The long-planned James Street Cultural Precinct Stage 1a moved a step closer after Council formally agreed to enter into a funding agreement with Main Roads Western Australia at the June Council Meeting yesterday.

The Shire’s Environmental Services team are working full steam ahead in planting mode, ably helped by Esperance Tjaltjraak Native Title Aboriginal Corporation (ETNTAC) Ranger Teams and students from across our region.