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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.

Land availability underpins industrial, economic and residential development. Read what Council have done in this area over the last financial year.

Wylie Bay Waste Facility has re-opened

Major works, maintenance and repairs to be carried out at the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre during an upcoming closure of the aquatic area.

Results from independent testing show elevated mould results.

Over the last financial year, the Shire Roads Crew constructed and reconstructed 54.50km of sealed roads and re-sheeted 134.39km of gravel roads.

Esperance - In Your Element. is more than a logo; it's a promise of discovery, connection, and the pure joy of being immersed in one of the most breathtaking corners of the world.

Council has adopted a new Extractive Industries Local Law 2024

Have your say on the proposed Farm Stay Accommodation Local Planning Policy - submissions open till close of business Friday 5 July.

Adjustments to the lap pool infrastructure in the James Street Swim Enclosure are underway, with more planned.

The Shire of Esperance is calling for nominations for community representatives on the Public Health Plan Working Group and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan Working Group.

The project will see a new three-court, multipurpose stadium built. The new facility will accommodate existing users and provide opportunities for new sports and activities.

To honour our commitment to ensuring our cemeteries are safe and serene, we have established some guidelines displayed at cemeteries' entrances, outlining what items should not be left at gravesites.