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An Esperance art gallery is one of eight in regional WA to benefit from a State Government grant aiming to improve acces...
22/09/2025

An Esperance art gallery is one of eight in regional WA to benefit from a State Government grant aiming to improve access to high-quality arts, cultural experiences and the visitor experience.

The Cook Government has invested $314,247 across eight regional galleries as part of its Public Regional Galleries Improvement Fund.

An Esperance art gallery is one of eight in regional WA to benefit from a State Government grant aiming to improve access to high-quality arts and cultural experiences.

The Shire of Esperance’s newest local law aims to minimise waste to landfill and regulate disposal as the transition to ...
31/08/2025

The Shire of Esperance’s newest local law aims to minimise waste to landfill and regulate disposal as the transition to a new facility takes place.

At Tuesday’s council meeting, councillors unanimously endorsed the final stage of the Waste Local Law 2025, following a series of State approvals and public consultation.

The Shire of Esperance’s newest local law aims to minimise waste to landfill and regulate disposal as the transition to a new facility takes place.

In celebration of Indigenous culture, Lucky Bay Brewing will revamp its menu to feature local bush tucker-infused dishes...
23/08/2025

In celebration of Indigenous culture, Lucky Bay Brewing will revamp its menu to feature local bush tucker-infused dishes and host live performances by First Nations artists this weekend.

Esperance Tjaltjraak Native Title Aboriginal Corporation has teamed up with several other local organisations to produce a free NAIDOC community music event, bringing Perth-based Indigenous artists Phil Barlett and Billy Woodley to the brewery to perform.

In celebration of Indigenous culture, Lucky Bay Brewing will revamp its menu to feature local bush tucker-infused dishes and host live performances by First Nations artists this weekend.

Esperance’s Cannery Arts Centre is hosting the first solo exhibition of a local artist known for transforming textiles i...
23/08/2025

Esperance’s Cannery Arts Centre is hosting the first solo exhibition of a local artist known for transforming textiles into treasures, showcasing more than 30 stunning quilts which reflect more than a decade-long creative journey.

Textile artist Tracey Bareli has won several awards for her diverse range of quilts which feature unique designs ranging from scenes of the Australian outback to abstract pieces.

Esperance’s Cannery Arts Centre hosts the first solo exhibition of a local artist known for transforming textiles into treasures, showcasing more than 30 stunning quilts.

WA Nationals member for Roe Peter Rundle has lodged a grievance in parliament calling for the State Government to fund t...
16/08/2025

WA Nationals member for Roe Peter Rundle has lodged a grievance in parliament calling for the State Government to fund the installation and operation of an MRI machine in Esperance.

The Roe MLA called for the government’s support in bringing an MRI machine to Esperance Health Campus, stating the community had indicated it would buy the machine if the State could fund installation.

WA Nationals member for Roe Peter Rundle has lodged a grievance in parliament calling for the State Government to fund the installation and operation of an MRI machine in Esperance.

An Esperance wildlife rescue organisation is among eight WA community groups awarded funding in Qantas’ largest-ever rou...
12/08/2025

An Esperance wildlife rescue organisation is among eight WA community groups awarded funding in Qantas’ largest-ever round of its regional grants program.

Esperance Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation is a not-for-profit wildlife rescue centre, specialising in animal rescues, rehabilitation and roadside assistance.

An Esperance wildlife rescue organisation is among eight WA community groups awarded funding in Qantas’ largest-ever round of its regional grants program.

Ensuring “once-in-a-generation” projects can be delivered while keeping costs low for residents is the main challenge of...
10/08/2025

Ensuring “once-in-a-generation” projects can be delivered while keeping costs low for residents is the main challenge of the Shire of Esperance’s latest budget, according to councillors.

The shire’s more than $50 million capital works program includes projects such as the James St cultural precinct and Myrup waste management facility, with $15.9m and $9.6m committed in the budget, respectively.

Ensuring “once-in-a-generation” projects can be delivered while keeping costs low for residents is the main challenge of the Shire of Esperance’s latest budget, according to councillors.

Esperance leaders are swapping their suit and ties for sleeping bags as they prepare to become homeless for one night to...
04/08/2025

Esperance leaders are swapping their suit and ties for sleeping bags as they prepare to become homeless for one night to raise funds and awareness for people in need.

A football director, the shire chief executive and a State Government regional operations manager are some of the big bosses in Esperance set to sleep on the streets this month during National Homelessness Week to raise funds for Esperance Care Services.

Esperance leaders are swapping their suit and ties for sleeping bags as they prepare to become homeless for one night to raise funds and awareness for people in need.

Having grown up in a rural town outside Esperance, indie-pop artist Darcie Haven proves no dream is ever too big to chas...
27/07/2025

Having grown up in a rural town outside Esperance, indie-pop artist Darcie Haven proves no dream is ever too big to chase as she takes on her first-ever national tour.

The 23-year-old grew up in Beaumont, 60km north-east of Condingup, and discovered her love for music through her mother who was also her school’s choir teacher.

Having grown up in a rural town outside Esperance, indie-pop artist Darcie Haven proves no dream is ever too big to chase as she takes on her first-ever national tour.

Esperance’s Grace Henderson has been named one of the best young dairy cattle judges and a finalist for a national champ...
23/07/2025

Esperance’s Grace Henderson has been named one of the best young dairy cattle judges and a finalist for a national championship.

Ms Henderson began showing cattle at the ripe age of five, marching into the ring with a heifer named Jewel Candy.

Esperance’s Grace Henderson has been named one of the best young dairy cattle judges and a finalist for a national championship.

An Esperance tourism campaign which encourages travellers to visit the region while also preserving its outdoors, has be...
23/07/2025

An Esperance tourism campaign which encourages travellers to visit the region while also preserving its outdoors, has been shortlisted for a prestigious nationwide travel marketing award.

In 2024, Australian tourism and travel company Australia’s Golden Outback collaborated with the Shire of Esperance to create the Esperance Promise — an initiative Esperance Tourism development manager Annabelle Hender said aimed to increase visitation and encourage safe and responsible travels.

An Esperance tourism campaign which encourages travellers to visit the region while also preserving its outdoors, has been shortlisted for a prestigious nationwide travel marketing award.

Community and not-for-profit organisations in the Goldfields-Esperance, Great Southern and South West regions have one w...
20/07/2025

Community and not-for-profit organisations in the Goldfields-Esperance, Great Southern and South West regions have one week left to apply for a new round of funding aiming to support activities and events which benefit the community.

Southern Ports, which operates the Esperance, Albany and Bunbury ports, is calling for local organisations to apply for the latest round of its Community Investment Program by July 25.

Community and not-for-profit organisations in WA’s southern regions have one week left to apply for a new round of funding aiming to support activities and events which benefit the community.

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