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A new repeater has been installed at Salmon Beach, Esperance.

Shire secures $946,938 for significant energy upgrades

A short-term, last-resort option for visitors who arrive without a booking and find all caravan parks full. Located at the Greater Sports Ground, it offers basic amenities and unpowered sites for up to four nights—an interim stopover until you secure a proper caravan park spot.

Unlocking four years of funding to restore, revegetate and protect some of the region’s most ecologically significant reserves.

The Health Amendment Local Law is open for public comment until 4pm, 27 January  2026.

This season, let’s focus on what truly matters: connection and joy, and choose to be a little more sustainable. Small changes make a big difference, so here’s to celebrating with intention and creating memories that last.

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Join the local team helping older residents stay safe, independent, and happy in their own homes.

A vibrant new sauna is coming to the Esperance foreshore - here are the facts behind the project.

Be a part of shaping Esperance’s future: Council Plan Workshops This November

Time: 9:30am / Date: Tuesday 4 November 2025 / Place: Council Chambers

Got ideas for a healthier Esperance? Consultation on the Public Health Plan review is now open, let us know!

The counting is over. The results are in. Welcome to our newest Councillors.

From 1 November 2025, significant reforms under the new Aged Care Act will enhance the quality and rights-focused nature of aged care services in Australia. These changes put older people at the centre, ensuring better support and decision-making. Below, we outline key elements relevant to our services.

The new Support at Home program, launching on 1 November 2025, simplifies in-home aged care by combining existing programs into one flexible system. It helps older Australians stay independent with better access to services, equipment, and home modifications.

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!