News

Carcass has ben removed - Beaches remain CLOSED - Lovers Beach to Blue Haven

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

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

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 will be closed to all non-essential loads from 9am today.

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

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

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

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

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

Strengthening regional identity, supporting sustainable development and responsible tourism.

Grounded Hiking Festival - 20 to 22 September 2024.

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

We're about to get extended opening hours at the Esperance Museum, thanks to our awesome volunteers!

Various Hazard Reduction Burning Activities are being carried out around the Coomalbidgup townsite.

UPDATE: Wylie Bay Waste Facility has reopened. Wind is being monitored.

Progress on the Aquatic Centre maintenance is coming along well.

Do you know an individual or community group who dedicates their time and energy to improving our region? Nominations for the Auspire Community Citizen of the Year 2025 are now open!

Councillors worked hard on the 2024-25 Budget for many months, examining every item of spending to keep Rates as low as possible.

"It is exciting that Tjaltjraak have taken the step to welcome in our students and the community."

16 August 2024

We’ve finally had rain, and our Shire Maintenance Teams are hard at work grading rural roads affected by the recent downpours.

Postponed due to unfavourable weather.

In a time of widespread uncertainty around regional flights and industry, business and social concerns, our community can rest assured that Council and Shire remain steadfast in planning for the best possible future for our community.

Wednesday 7 August 2023, 10am at Council Chambers.

At this point in time, regional flights are unaffected by Rex Airlines going into voluntary administration.

Results from independent testing at the Esperance Indoor Stadium to identify the mould species in the sports flooring have come back.