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West River fire debrief
Posted 24 February 2026 West River fire debrief

Thank you to all firefighters and emergency services support staff who attended.

President’s Report: Tuesday 17 February 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting 
Posted 18 February 2026 President’s Report: Tuesday 17 February 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting 

Councillors considered considered key community and planning items.

Thank you from Shire President Rachel Gibson
Posted 17 February 2026 Thank you from Shire President Rachel Gibson

To everyone who has helped with bushfires over summer.

Minister David Michael's visit
Posted 11 February 2026 Minister David Michael's visit

The minister met with councillors, staff and community groups.

BreastScreen WA to visit Ravensthorpe in March
Posted 10 February 2026 BreastScreen WA to visit Ravensthorpe in March

Free mammograms for eligible women over 40.

FRNP fire update from DBCA
Posted 03 February 2026 FRNP fire update from DBCA

Fire is contained and controlled.

Services Australia to visit Hopetoun & Ravensthorpe
Posted 02 February 2026 Services Australia to visit Hopetoun & Ravensthorpe

In late February and early March 2026.

Update on firefighters in Ravensthorpe
Posted 28 January 2026 Update on firefighters in Ravensthorpe

They are leaving the REC to set up at the council chamber.

ABS hiring for 2026 Census
Posted 28 January 2026 ABS hiring for 2026 Census

Locals are encouraged to apply.

FRNP fire update from DBCA
Posted 28 January 2026 FRNP fire update from DBCA

And a special thank you message from the Incident Controller.

Community Citizen of the Year Awards
Posted 27 January 2026 Community Citizen of the Year Awards

Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us on Australia Day 2026.

Workshop for local clubs
Posted 27 January 2026 Workshop for local clubs

Learn how to engage more volunteers and raise money.

FRNP fire update from DBCA
Posted 27 January 2026 FRNP fire update from DBCA

A community update issued by DBCA

DBCA Community Fire Information Update
Posted 26 January 2026 DBCA Community Fire Information Update

Latest Community Fire Information from DBCA

DBCA Community Fire Information Update
Posted 25 January 2026 DBCA Community Fire Information Update

Hopetoun townsite included in Bushfire Advice. Please see the latest Community Update from DBCA

Community update on Fitzgerald River National Park fire
Posted 24 January 2026 Community update on Fitzgerald River National Park fire

From the Incident Controller.

DBCA Community Fire Information Update
Posted 24 January 2026 DBCA Community Fire Information Update

See new Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Community Update on Fitzgerald River NP fire.

DFES Community Fire Information Update
Posted 23 January 2026 DFES Community Fire Information Update

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has released a Community Update on the Fitzgerald River National Park bushfire.

Firefighters setting up at the REC
Posted 17 January 2026 Firefighters setting up at the REC

Ravensthorpe gym and the FRNP are closed.

Pool reopened after maintenance issue
Posted 15 January 2026 Pool reopened after maintenance issue

The pool is open to all users once again.

2026 Australia Day celebrations
Posted 14 January 2026 2026 Australia Day celebrations

Join us from 8 am at the Hopetoun Community Centre.

New colours for Hopetoun gym
Posted 12 January 2026 New colours for Hopetoun gym

Supporting the Southerners Sporting Club!

Firefighters setting up at Ravensthorpe Entertainment Centre
Posted 28 December 2025 Firefighters setting up at Ravensthorpe Entertainment Centre

They will camp in tents while they fight the fire in the FRNP.

Acting CEO to join Shire in January
Posted 23 December 2025 Acting CEO to join Shire in January

Paul Anderson will act in the chief executive role from 18 January - 20 March 2026.

Info for Friday 19 Dec
Posted 17 December 2025 Info for Friday 19 Dec

For the funeral of Cr Mark Mudie.

Shire appoints new CEO 
Posted 15 December 2025 Shire appoints new CEO 

Nicole O'Neill will begin in March 2026.

Free training session on managing conflict
Posted 12 December 2025 Free training session on managing conflict

For local clubs and community groups.

Closure over Christmas and New Year
Posted 10 December 2025 Closure over Christmas and New Year

Our offices will close during the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Support is available during this difficult time
Posted 05 December 2025 Support is available during this difficult time

Livingston Medical providing sessions to help the community.

Statement from the Shire of Ravensthorpe
Posted 05 December 2025 Statement from the Shire of Ravensthorpe

On the death of Cr Mark Mudie.

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