Prescribed Burns Taking Place

Hazard reduction burns will be carried out today, Thursday 30 March, on the north side of France Street and Mary Ann Drive in north Hopetoun. Works will commence at approximately 10am. Traffic management and reduced speed signs may be in place, please adhere to them. It is mostly volunteer firefighters undertaking this important work, please look out for them when near burn areas and drive carefully.

Have Your Say on Dog Areas

The Shire of Ravensthorpe is currently reviewing areas where dogs are permitted to be walked both on and off-leash. Sharing our natural world was a key part of the Shire's Community Strategic Plan and community input on this topic is very welcome. Please see below under "Latest News" a link to a community survey.

Vehicles on Beaches Community Survey

The Shire of Ravensthorpe is currently reviewing where vehicles are permitted on beaches. Sharing our natural world was a key part of the Shire's Community Strategic Plan, and community input on this topic is very welcome. See below under "Latest News" a link to the community survey. Please complete by Friday 14 April

Welcome to our New Building

Now that some of the construction fence has come down, the new Shire of Ravensthorpe building is on full display. Our new reception area is ready to welcome you for all of your Shire business. Hours: 9am-4pm Monday to Friday. New entry is up the steps and to the right.

Jerdacuttup Road Repairs

Repair work is currently underway on Jerdacuttup Road between the FQM mine entrance and Fence Road. A wet winter and busy harvest had a significant impact on the road and this work is expected to take one to two months, then crews will start repairs on the Fence Rd to South Coast Highway section. There are reduced speed signs in place, please adhere to them and drive safely while this work is carried out.

Work out in style

The Shire of Ravensthorpe has two fully equipped gymnasiums located in Ravensthorpe and Hopetoun. The Hopetoun Gym has just been refurbished with new flooring, weights and equipment funded by First Quantum Minerals. Members have access to the gym facilities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Both locations offer a variety of equipment including cardio machines, free weights and strength machines.

Ravensthorpe Hopetoun Future Fund

The Ravensthorpe Hopetoun Future Fund was established in 2011 by the Shire of Ravensthorpe. The Future Fund exists to improve economic and community infrastructure and services in the Shire of Ravensthorpe through funding projects that clearly comply / align with the Shire’s Strategic Plan. To view current funding opportunities please head to our page located under Council/ Community Support.

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March 21, 2023

Hopetoun Main Street masterplan meeting

Please join us for a meeting to discuss the Hopetoun Main Street masterplan

March 14, 2023

Vehicles on Beaches Community Survey

Have your say on vehicles on beaches.

March 14, 2023

Community Survey on Dog Areas

Where do you think dogs should be permitted and prohibited?

Public Notices

March 24, 2023

Shire Offices to Close for Staff Meeting

Both Shire offices will be closed until 10:30am on Wed 29 March.

February 14, 2023

Future Fund EOI Applications Open 1//3/2023

The Future Fund will be opening EOI's on the 1st March 2023. Application forms will be available on ...

February 3, 2023

Change of Meeting Venue

We’ve had to change the venue of a scheduled Shire of Ravensthorpe Ordinary Council Meeting.

Road Conditions

The Shire of Ravensthorpe would like to advise that Fence Road is now open.

Ravensthorpe - Fire Danger Rating

Fitzgerald - Coast

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Prescribed Burns Taking Place

Have Your Say on Dog Areas

Vehicles on Beaches Community Survey

Welcome to our New Building

Jerdacuttup Road Repairs

Work out in style

Ravensthorpe Hopetoun Future Fund

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Fitzgerald Coast

Latest News

Hopetoun Main Street masterplan meeting

Vehicles on Beaches Community Survey

Community Survey on Dog Areas

Public Notices

Shire Offices to Close for Staff Meeting

Future Fund EOI Applications Open 1//3/2023

Change of Meeting Venue

Road Conditions

Ravensthorpe - Fire Danger Rating

Fitzgerald - Coast

Fitzgerald - Inland

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