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Financial skills sessions for sporting and community clubs
Posted 13 November 2025 Financial skills sessions for sporting and community clubs

On Wed 19 Nov in Ravensthorpe and Thurs 20 Nov in Hopetoun.

New signs help promote Jerdacuttup
Posted 13 November 2025 New signs help promote Jerdacuttup

The Shire worked with Jerdacuttup Community Association on this project.

Changes to operating hours on Fri 12 Dec
Posted 12 November 2025 Changes to operating hours on Fri 12 Dec

For both of our offices and the Hopetoun tip.

Change to online booking system for campgrounds coming soon
Posted 06 November 2025 Change to online booking system for campgrounds coming soon

Including Hamerlsey Inlet, Mason Bay and Starvation Bay campgrounds.

Improvements to sportsground in Hopetoun
Posted 05 November 2025 Improvements to sportsground in Hopetoun

The oval is used for hockey and cricket, but is also popular with dog walkers.

Shire congratulates Future Fund on FoodWorks purchase
Posted 03 November 2025 Shire congratulates Future Fund on FoodWorks purchase

RHFF has purchased the supermarket building at 76 Morgans St in Ravensthorpe.

Notification of works from Main Roads WA - South Coast Hwy
Posted 03 November 2025 Notification of works from Main Roads WA - South Coast Hwy

Throughout Nov-Dec 2025.

Free development training for sports and community clubs
Posted 01 November 2025 Free development training for sports and community clubs

The online sessions are Monday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm until 15 Dec 2025

Rachel Gibson elected Shire President
Posted 22 October 2025 Rachel Gibson elected Shire President

At the Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 21 October.

Book exchange boxes
Posted 21 October 2025 Book exchange boxes

We recently installed five red book exchange boxes.

New weights for Tai Chi group
Posted 15 October 2025 New weights for Tai Chi group

With funding from the Shire of Ravensthorpe.

Shire farewells three councillors
Posted 15 October 2025 Shire farewells three councillors

Tom Major, Graham Richardson and Roger Mansell all step down this week.

New colours for Ravensthorpe gym
Posted 08 October 2025 New colours for Ravensthorpe gym

Reminds us of a certain local club!

Continued vandalism a problem in Hopetoun
Posted 08 October 2025 Continued vandalism a problem in Hopetoun

Our team is being kept busy by vandals in Hopetoun.

Dirt n Dust cars on display
Posted 02 October 2025 Dirt n Dust cars on display

The cars visit Ravensthorpe and Hopetoun on Thursday 16 October 202

Disability Access and Inclusion Survey
Posted 01 October 2025 Disability Access and Inclusion Survey

We are currently reviewing our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.

New female GP
Posted 01 October 2025 New female GP

Dr Shinal Reddy will see patients in both Ravensthorpe and Hopetoun.

Nominations open for 2026 Community Citizen of the Year Awards
Posted 17 September 2025 Nominations open for 2026 Community Citizen of the Year Awards

Do you know anyone doing amazing things for our community?

Outgoing president's farewell message at council meeting
Posted 17 September 2025 Outgoing president's farewell message at council meeting

Cr Tom Major thanked everyone he has worked with over the last eight years.

Shire seeking new CEO
Posted 20 August 2025 Shire seeking new CEO

Matthew Bird recently resigned and steps down in January 2026.

Parents urged to book VacSwim to avoid missing out
Posted 19 August 2025 Parents urged to book VacSwim to avoid missing out

Enroll directly with the Education Department as spaces are filling quickly.

Candidate information webinar
Posted 13 August 2025 Candidate information webinar

Have you ever considered running for local council? Or know someone who should?

Safeguarding 101 for sporting clubs
Posted 06 August 2025 Safeguarding 101 for sporting clubs

Local sports clubs invited to online session.

No more verge collection
Posted 31 July 2025 No more verge collection

We've scrapped this annual service.

2025-2026 Budget adopted
Posted 31 July 2025 2025-2026 Budget adopted

With a rate increase of 4.95%, which is slightly higher than last year’s 4.50%.

Prospective candidates info sessions
Posted 17 July 2025 Prospective candidates info sessions

Sessions in Ravensthorpe and Hopetoun for potential candidates.

Farewell Chappy, welcome Tyler!
Posted 17 July 2025 Farewell Chappy, welcome Tyler!

A long-time staff member is retiring, while a new trainee has started.

Extra equipment for Shire gyms
Posted 08 July 2025 Extra equipment for Shire gyms

Both gyms to close so extra workout equipment can be installed.

New fire truck for Mt Short
Posted 02 July 2025 New fire truck for Mt Short

The Tatra 4.4 Broadacre Single Cab arrived last week.

Shire offices to open four days a week
Posted 02 July 2025 Shire offices to open four days a week

From Wed 9 July 2025 both Shire offices will open four days a week.

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