Esperance Weekender

29/10/2025

At the Shire meeting on Tuesday, two councillors addressed the behaviour of a fellow councillor.

One such councillor said the person in question made "an unwarranted, extremely disparaging speech" in the bid for Shire Deputy President.

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An Esperance Shire councillor moved to expel one of her colleagues after a string of minor conduct breaches, and incidents that occurred during and after last week’s special general meeting...

27/10/2025

Certainly not an average Wharton Beach find-

This bottle with letters inside from two Australian soldiers on their way to France in 1916 has been making waves on the internet and it was found by locals in Esperance's backyard.

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Local family came across a bottle with notes inside dating back 109 years...

27/10/2025

More than 50 Esperance businesses have banded together to try and minimise shoplifting.

They have formed a private group chat where businesses can upload CCTV footage of crime in their stores and notify others.

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Esperance businesses have banded together to try and minimise shoplifting at stores in town...

26/10/2025

How does a 3.8km swim, 180km bike ride and 42km run sound?

Esperance resident Jakob Cameron travelled to Spain to do just that in the Calella-Barcelona Ironman 🏊🏻‍♂️🚴🏃.

He completed it and said he was hungry for more.

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When Jakob Cameron crossed the finish line at the Calella to Barcelona Ironman earlier this month, he passed out...

25/10/2025

Terry and Marion Mitchell took out first prize at the Esperance Show for their Merino superfine wool.

The couple have 30 years of experience in the industry but Terry said their wool breeding was a "very much a weekend pursuit".

So, how do they breed prize-winning wool 🐑?

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Terry and Marrion Mitchell secured first prize at the Esperance show for their wool...

24/10/2025

Trio band Shmoné are set to bring GroOvy beats to Lucky Bay Brewing this Saturday, using a loop station and live instruments.

Shmoné will be supported by local band Grand Casual.

Music kicks off at 5pm 🕺💃

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Travelling band Shmoné is bringing an eclectic mix of sounds to Lucky Bay Brewery this Saturday...

22/10/2025

Elected Ravensthorpe councillor Max Szulc sent a resignation letter to Ravensthorpe Shire CEO before he was set to appear at his first meeting as councillor on Tuesday.

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Councillor elect Max Szulc has resigned from Ravensthorpe Shire Council...

19/10/2025

Sitting Councillors returned.

Councillors Leonie de Haas and Sam Starcevich were both returned with comfortable majorities at this year’s Local Government elections for Esperance Shire.
In Town Ward, Cr de Haas polled 767 primary votes, followed by Garry McWilliam, 379, Alex Barrett, 375, Gerry Harp, 534, and Dennis Andre, 290.
After the distribution of preferences Cr de Haas, Mr Harp and Mr McWilliam were declared elected.
In Rural Ward, Cr Starcevich attracted 714 votes, followed by Natasha Burnett who polled 340.
Cr Starcevich was therefore declared elected for the single vacancy.
All successful councillors are to be sworn in before a special Council meeting on Tuesday, October 21 and are to serve four-year terms before the 2029 Local Government elections.
The deputy Shire President will also be elected on Tuesday.

15/10/2025

For years the State Government has turned a blind eye to the infrastructure problems at Esperance Senior High School.

An Education Department report has revealed it has the highest number of building defects compared to all public schools across the state.

Some people say the school now needs far more than just maintenance to fix its crumbling buildings.

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For years the State Government has turned a blind eye to the infrastructure problems at Esperance Senior High School and some say the school now needs far more than just maintenance.

14/10/2025

It took three months of training and a great deal of mental strength for Jason Horton to roll his wheelchair from Perth to Esperance.

The new Esperance resident spent 10 days on the road, with his partner in support, raising money and awareness for causes close to his heart.

His epic feat ended with a well deserved pub feed.

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HeartKids

Bowel Cancer Australia

Jason Horton rolled his wheelchair 700km in 10 days from Perth to the Pier Hotel for charity.

13/10/2025

That’s A Wrap.
The ECA’s 2025 Cape Le Grand Slam T20 draft is done and dusted.
Which franchise has fared the best at tonight’s inaugural draft?

13/10/2025

No surprises as Ports' Zac Hill goes pick 1 for the Elders Insurance Invincibles in the 2025 Cape Le Grand Slam T20 draft.
He was followed by Jacob Bruinsma for Lister Electrical Sparks and Daniel Styles for the Elders Finance Flames with Alex Barrett picked up by the RSM Renegades with captain Hamish Thomas' first pick.
These four players make up the marquee quartet of first round signings in the inaugural Cape Le Grand Slam T20 draft.