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Cruise Season in Esperance: Opportunities for Local Businesses and
Photo Credit: Tourism WA
Posted 19 November 2024 Cruise Season in Esperance: Opportunities for Local Businesses and Community

Cruise ships boost Esperance's economy by increasing demand for local services and businesses. Read more to see how you can be involved:

Esperance Priority Projects
Posted 15 November 2024 Esperance Priority Projects

Council and the Shire prioritise key projects, developed to help secure State and Federal Government support for improved education, transport, and amenities.

Advocacy All Round
Posted 13 November 2024 Advocacy All Round

Council are advocating for cheaper, easier to understand Local Government election processes, and less red tape

Thinking about importing a small dwelling or building?
Posted 08 November 2024 Thinking about importing a small dwelling or building?

Do your due diligence - we don’t want your build budget to blow out!

November Asphalt Program
Posted 06 November 2024 November Asphalt Program

Commencement of Prohibited Burning Time
Posted 06 November 2024 Commencement of Prohibited Burning Time

Prohibited Burning will commence from: Midnight Thursday, 7 November 2024.

Your Time to Shine - Esperance Public Library
Posted 04 November 2024 Your Time to Shine - Esperance Public Library

Sharing what areas of the Shire do and services they provide.

Adoption of Additional Fees & Charges - Temporary Accommodation
Posted 04 November 2024 Adoption of Additional Fees & Charges - Temporary Accommodation

Harvest & Vehicle Movement Ban
Posted 01 November 2024 Harvest & Vehicle Movement Ban

LIFTED. Please proceed with caution until cooler temperatures move across the Shire.

State Government Changes Definition of Tiny Houses on Wheels
Posted 01 November 2024 State Government Changes Definition of Tiny Houses on Wheels

CWA - Celebrating 100 Years
Posted 23 October 2024 CWA - Celebrating 100 Years

The Shire hosted a celebratory morning tea to mark 100 years of the CWA in Western Australia on 15 October.

Harvest & Vehicle Movement Ban
Posted 20 October 2024 Harvest & Vehicle Movement Ban

Harvest & Vehicle Movement Ban LIFTED

Together, we made it happen!
Posted 18 October 2024 Together, we made it happen!

An impressive display of community spirit, commitment and cooperation last weekend means West Beach will be safe to enjoy this summer!

Disposal of Property - Lot 12 Kirwan Rd
Posted 18 October 2024 Disposal of Property - Lot 12 Kirwan Rd

Farm Stay Accommodation Local Planning Policy Adopted
Posted 17 October 2024 Farm Stay Accommodation Local Planning Policy Adopted

The Policy promises significant benefits for our rural community and visitors to our region.

Esperance Show 2024
Posted 17 October 2024 Esperance Show 2024

What's on at the Shire Stall

Whale Carcass - West Beach
Posted 13 October 2024 Whale Carcass - West Beach

First Beach and West Beach are now OPEN

Synthetic Turf Hockey Fields Supported
Posted 10 October 2024 Synthetic Turf Hockey Fields Supported

Council supports Esperance Hockey Association bid for state government funding and guarantees $300,000 towards project

September Council Meeting in Grass Patch
Posted 08 October 2024 September Council Meeting in Grass Patch

Each year the September Council Meeting is held in one of our satellite towns, and it was Grass Patch’s turn this year!

Wellbeing Support Details
Posted 07 October 2024 Wellbeing Support Details

Retail Trading Hours Extended
Posted 04 October 2024 Retail Trading Hours Extended

Extended retail trading hours to benefit Woolworths and other large businesses, and small businesses who have not applied for a state issued certificate.

Wylie Bay Waste Facility is Closed
Posted 03 October 2024 Wylie Bay Waste Facility is Closed

Wylie Bay Waste Facility will be closed to all non-essential loads from 9am today.

Condingup and Neridup- Monitor Conditions
Posted 02 October 2024 Condingup and Neridup- Monitor Conditions

A Bushfire Advice is in place for people in an area bounded by Lanes Road to the west, Coolinup Road to the south, Eld Road to the east and Savage Road to the north in CONDINGUP and NERIDUP

Salmon Gums and Lort River- Monitor Conditions
Posted 02 October 2024 Salmon Gums and Lort River- Monitor Conditions

A Bushfire Advice is in place for people in an area bounded by Cups Road, Rollond Road, Dundas Road and Old Kens Road in parts of SALMON GUMS and LORT RIVER

Carpark to be Updated
Posted 27 September 2024 Carpark to be Updated

Work to start Monday 30 Sept to upgrade the carpark on the corner of Forrest and Windich Streets

Esperance Marks World Tourism Day with Launch of ‘The Esperance Promise’
Posted 27 September 2024 Esperance Marks World Tourism Day with Launch of ‘The Esperance Promise’

This Australian-first initiative aims to encourage responsible travel behaviour among visitors, ensuring that both the natural environment and local community values are respected.

Ride The Express To The Past
Posted 20 September 2024 Ride The Express To The Past

Have you read the news… from 1982? The Museum is giving away old copies of the Esperance Express!

Esperance Launches ‘In Your Element’ Tourism Brand
Posted 19 September 2024 Esperance Launches ‘In Your Element’ Tourism Brand

Strengthening regional identity, supporting sustainable development and responsible tourism.

Get Grounded in Nature
Posted 18 September 2024 Get Grounded in Nature

Grounded Hiking Festival - 20 to 22 September 2024.

Public Notice- COMMENCEMENT OF RESTRICTED BURNING TIME
Posted 16 September 2024 Public Notice- COMMENCEMENT OF RESTRICTED BURNING TIME

Shire of Esperance advises Restricted Burning Time will commence Wednesday, 18 September 2024 for ALL ZONES

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