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2020
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2019
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- 2 December - Edge of the Bay Festival Success
- 12 November - 2019 Edge of the Bay Festival
- 21 October - Welcome New Councillors
- 2 October - Jetty Tender Awarded
- 27 September - Public Health Plan Survey
- 26 September - Funding for Condingup Community Centre Expansion
- 20 September - Jetty Tenders to go before Council
- 12 September - Garage Sale Launches in Esperance
- 6 September - Stadium Milestone
- 2 September - Jetty Tender Closed
- 29 August - Shaping up the CBD
- 13 August - Esperance is named as a Finalist in 2019 Tidy Towns Awards
- 1 August - Skylab Anniversary draws to a close
- 31 July - 2019/2020 Budget Adopted
- 26 July - Jetty Tender to be released Saturday 27 July
- 22 July - Bay of Isles Leisure Centre Pools Reopen
- 11 July - Esperance Home Care Excels
- 3 July - NAIDOC Week
- 26 June - Minister Issues Permit
- 20 June - Congratulations Kimberley Morey
- 19 June - Get on board this July
- 12 June - Lotterywest Funding
- 12 June - Community Grants 2019
- 11 June - Geophysical Report
- 29 May - Reconciliation Action Plan
- 29 May - Council Endorse Jetty Progress
- 29 May - Investigation into FOGO Approved
- 29 May - Proposed Rates 2019
- 23 May - Heritage Council Approve Design
- 26 April - Waste Collection Savings
- 09 April - 40 Years of Skylab
- 03 April - MARKYT Community Scorecard
- 02 April - Tenders for Quarry Road Fire Shed
- 29 March - Showcase Esperance
- 28 March - New Fisheries Path
- 28 March - Stadium Tender Awarded
- 28 February - At last! A Jetty for Esperance!
- 27 February - Community Grants Program
- 27 February - Environmental Scoping Costing - Attachment - Endorsed Environmental Scoping Document Priority Order
- 22 February - Concept Jetty Design Supported
- 14 February - Roundabout Upgrade
- 14 February - Shire FOI on the ABC
- 13 February - Temporary Pool Closure
- 31 January - Community Perception Survey
- 29 January - Community Citizens for 2019
- 24 January - Adventureland Park Upgrades
- 23 January - Evolving Jetty Design
- 16 January - Motions at Special Council Meeting
- 4 January - Weed Mapping Funded
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2018
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- 20 December - EPA Endorses Scoping Document
- 18 December - Annual Electors Meeting
- 17 December - Edge of the Bay a Blast
- 5 December - Festive Esperance
- 28 November - Fire Shed Funding
- 15 November - The Application is in!
- 25 October - Boost to Road Funding
- 24 October - Cultural Awareness on the Cards
- 17 October - A French Delegaton
- 11 October - Draft Concept Design Supported
- 20 September - Garage Sale Trail is Back
- 12 September - Locals and Visitors Charging Up
- 5 September - Free wifi!
- 5 September - Pump Test Results
- 28 August - Jetty Draft Concept Design
- 26 July - Flying around Adventureland Park
- 25 July - 2018/2019 Budget
- 4 July - NAIDOC Week in Esperance
- 27 June - Community Grants Allocation 2018
- 27 June - Pump Tests for Kirwan Road Site
- 27 June - Dempster Head Management Plan
- 27 June - 10 Mile Beach Access Remains Open
- 20 June - Tanker Jetty Deterioration
- 24 May - Proposed Rates 2018
- 10 May - Volunteer Week in Esperance
- 09 May - Jetty Architects meet with Council
- 08 May - Banners in the Terrace Winners
- 03 May - Independent review of Kirwan Road
- 18 April - Youth Week in Esperance - 2018 04 18
- 06 April - Dempster Head Management Plan Open for Comment
- 29 March - Library Building Future
- 28 March - Jetty Tender Awarded
- 13 March - New Visitor Centre Website Live
- 06 March - Community Grants Program 2018/2019
- 02 March - Panels of Pre-Qualified Suppliers
- 01 March - Jetty Design Tender In
- 01 March - Community Waste Strategy
- 20 February - Motions Passed at Special Council Meeting
- 19 February - EPA Determine Level of Assessment
- 16 February - New Era New Display at Museum
- 15 February - Banners in the Terrace 2018
- 05 February - Reward Offered for Information - Dixon Park Playground
- 05 February - Aquatic Area Temporarily Closed - BOILC
- 31 January - Annual Electors Meeting
- 29 January - Australia Day Citizens of the Year Award
- 27 January - Submissions for Detailed Design of Tanker Jetty
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2017
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- 07 December - Success for the Edge
- 30 November - Proposed Nickle Sulphate Plant AFC Community Fact Sheet - Proposed Nickel Sulphate plant
- 30 November - Extended Christmas Trading Hours
- 21 November - Illuminate Music Festival
- 15 November - Edge of the Bay
- 09 November - Festive Cheer in Esperance
- 07 November - Next Steps on Jetty
- 01 November - EPA Calls for Submissions
- 01 November - Pedestrian Crossings
- 23 October - Welcome New Councillors
- 23 October - Partnership Good for the Heart
- 03 October - Community Plan Ready to Go
- 29 September - Heritage Council Visits Esperance
- 21 September - A Bit of Fun for All
- 15 September - Dempster Head Management Plan
- 15 September - Advice from Heritage Council
- 10 September - Tanker Jetty Damage
- 09 September - Partial Collapse of the Tanker Jetty
- 30 August - Draft Strategic Community Plan Open for Comment
- 23 August - A New Platform for Youth
- 23 August - Potential Closure of Vehicle Access to 10 Mile Beach
- 16 August - Garage Sale Trail Returns
- 15 August - Planting Around Esperance
- 26 July - Council Moves Forward with Jetty Design - Information Sheet
- 26 July - 2017/2018 Budget Adopted
- 21 July - Jetty Design Moves Forward
- 17 July - Proposed Jetty Design Blend Of Old And New - Concept Plan
- 13 July - A French Weekend in Esperance
- 28 June - Community Grants Allocation
- 28 June - NAIDOC WEEK
- 20 June - Tanker Jetty Walkway Removal
- 16 June - Temporary Halt to activities on Dempster Head
- 14 June - Esperance is for Sale at $160m
- 07 June - Proposed Rates
- 03 June - Shark Receivers for Esperance - Survey on Potential Locations
- 30 May - Rex and Esperance 3 Year Partnership
- 11 May - Norfolk Pine Treatment
- 10 May - Skate Clinics Huge Success
- 3 May - Banners in the Terrace Winners
- 26 April - Norfolk Pines
- 20 April - Wylie Bay Reopened After Shark Incident
- 18 April - Shark Incident- Kelp Beds Wylie Bay
- 12 April - Council Purchase New Waste Facility Site
- 07 April - Scientific Data Release For Potential New Waste Site
- 06 Apr - Malicious Damage on Community Facilities
- 24 Mar - Esperance Tanker Jetty - Pile Group 66 has failed
- 22 Mar - Lotterywest Arts Grant
- 20 Mar - Preventative Maintenance on the Jetty
- 15 Mar - RoadWise Blow Zero Campaign
- 03 Mar - Esperance Town Centre Parking, Pedestrian and Traffic Strategy
- 01 Mar - Community Grants
- 17 Feb - The Listies are Coming to Esperance
- 16 Feb - Mosquito Warning
- 13 Feb - Community Safety is Paramount
- 06 Feb - Removal of Old Skate Park
- 25 Jan - Replacement Jetty News
- 19 Jan - $4 Million Jetty Funding Promise
- 16 Jan - CSRFF Grant for Indoor Sports Stadium
- 09 Jan - Potential New Waste Facility Site
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2016
- 22 Dec - Conservation Order on the Esperance Tanker Jetty
19 Dec - Funding Success for Esperance's Natural Assets
07 Dec - Jetty Replacement Working Group Announced
06 Dec - Funding Success for Indoor Sport Stadium
05 Dec - Edge of the Bay Success
01 Dec - Illuminating Esperance
28 Nov - Urgent Maintenance Work - Tanker Jetty
22 Nov - Weekend Hours at the Wylie Bay Waste Facility
21 Nov - Garage Sale Trail Awards - Outstanding Contribution Award
17 Nov - Slow Down and Enjoy the Ride this Harvest
16 Nov - The Lights are on - The Esperance Skate Park Lights are Connected
15 Nov - Jetty Replacement Working Group
Attachment: Nomination form - Jetty Replacement Working Group
08 Nov - Tanker Jetty Future
14 Oct - Jetty Replacement Concept Designs Released
Attachment: Jetty Replacement Concept Designs
13 Oct - New Esperance Skate Park Open
05 Oct - Parking Strategy Workshops
21 Sep - Local Planning Scheme open for comment
20 Sep - Mosquito Warning for Esperance
19 Sep - Civic Centre Receives Funds
12 Sep - Community Tree Planting Transforms
24 Aug - Jetty Demolition Delayed
22 Aug - Mosquito Surveillance
10 Aug - Shire Joins Garage Sale Trail
28 Jul - New Plan for Indoor Sports Stadium
28 Jul - Council Adopts 2016/17 Budget
28 Jul - Search for a potential waste site continues
Attachment: Talis Report - Site Investigation Site 11
04 Jul - Shire Launches New Website
01 Jul - Community Grants Program Allocation
Attachment: Community Grants Program Allocation 2016/17
01 Jul - New Era for Seafront Caravan Park
30 Jun - Lord Mayors relief Fund Wraps Up
20 Jun - BOILC Boiler - No heating for the pool
16 Jun - Trial Hours at Wylie Bay Waste Facility
30 May - New Christmas Decorations for Esperance
26 May - Proposed Rates for 2016 - Open for Submissions
24 May - Have Your Say! Town Centre Parking
23 May - Munglinup Campground Upgrades
13 May - Panel of Prequalified Suppliers
13 May - Free Waste Weekend 2016
29 Apr - Esperance Black Spots Receive Funding
27 Apr - Scaddan Restoration Reference Group Formed
11 Apr - Council Announces Successful Contract Managers for Seafront Caravan Park
11 Apr - Esperance Tanker Jetty - Heritage Council of Western Australia
11 Apr - James Street Design and Specification Report for Repairs
11 Apr - Shire Awards Tender for Skate Park Construction
05 Apr - Esperance Tanker Jetty Replacement Survey Results
22 Mar - Esperance Community Views on Jetty
18 Mar - Local Art for Road Safety
16 Mar - Esperance Blessing of the Roads
19 Feb - Tanker Jetty Replacement Survey Released Attachment: Tanker Jetty Replacement Survey Attachment: Tanker Jetty Fact Sheet 2 Attachment: Tanker Jetty Fact Sheet 1 12 Feb - Shire of Esperance Wins Road Safety Award
09 Feb - Fencelines Fire Recovery
09 Feb - Reward for Designated Drivers
03 Feb - Esperance Tanker Jetty Demolition Attachment: Tanker Jetty Fact Sheet 28 Jan - Esperance Tanker Jetty
27 Jan - Australia Day Active Citizenship Awards
15 Jan - Esperance Elections Deemed Accurate
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2015
- 21 Dec - Environmental Recovery Subcommittee - Stay off dunes "Let it Grow"
17 Dec Lord Mayor Releases Funds
16 Dec - WA Governor Visits Esperance
10 Dec - Funding Boost for Civic Centre09 Dec - Prime Minister Visits Esperance
01 Dec - Tanker Jetty Closed
Tanker Jetty FAQs
20 Nov - Accessing Assistance
20 Nov - Esperance Thanks Supporters
19 Nov - Official Bushfire Appeal Launched
18 Nov - Caution Urged During Bushfires
17 Nov - Bushfire Update
13 Nov - New Air Service Provider for Esperance Announced
12 Nov - Condition Assessments Underway for Three Jetties in Esperance
04 Nov - Chinese Consul General Visits Esperance
23 Oct - Bush Poem Road Safety Reminder
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20 Oct - Students Get Creative For Road Safety
19 Oct - New Shire President and Deputy President Elected
19 Oct - Local Government Election Results
12 Oct - Malicious Damage a Community Cost
01 Oct - Campground Upgrades for Esperance
01 Oct - Waiver of Pre-sale Property Report Fees for Seniors
24 Sep - Changes to Air Services in Esperance
22 Sep - Community Perception Survey Released
18 Sep - Temporary Closure of Aquatic Area
14 Sep - Esperance Named a Tidy Town
01 Sep - Enjoy The Ride
31 Aug - Another Award For Esperance Waterfront
20 Aug - Council Adopts Budget
27 Jul - National Tree Day at Castletown Foreshore
24 Jul - Skate Park Concept Design Plan Workshops Held
15 Jul - Proposed Differential Rates Reduced
15 Jul - Extra Funding for Esperance Roads
07 Jul - Lake Monjingup Caretaker Retires
06 Jul - Condingup Primary School Fire
29 Jun - Your Story Competition
26 Jun - Esperance Roadwise Secures Funding
26 Jun - Esperance Foreshore Wins PLA Award
26 Jun - Esperance Brand Launched
23 Jun - Shire Builds Networks
16 Jun - Community Grants Program funding allocated
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11 Jun - Proposed Differential Rates
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29 May - New Esperance Skate Park Site Endorsed
15 May - Roadwise Committee Belt Up Campaign
13 May - Esperance Town Centre Revitalisation Master Plan Fully Endorsed
11 May - Books Byte The Dust
01 May - Temporary Change to Wylie Bay Waste Facility Hours
29 Apr - Parvovirus in Esperance
16 Apr - Esperance Town Centre Revitalisation Plan Update
16 Apr - Esperance Foreshore Commended in State Heritage Awards
14 Apr - Feedback Closing For Waste Management Facility Site Selection
30 Mar - Algal Bloom at Port Beach
16 Mar - Blessing of the Roads
27 Feb - Smith Street Temporary Closure
26 Feb - Bushfire Season - Prohibited and Restricted Burning
06 Feb - Esperance Fire Fighters Volunteer to head to Boddington
05 Feb - Lake Monjingup Recovery Process
27 Jan - Fire Damage at Lake Monjingup Reserve
23 Jan - Esperance Overflow Camping Grounds Opened
13 Jan - Private fire fighters urged to be prepared