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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.

Council endorses RV Friendly Policy
Posted 18 June 2025 Council endorses RV Friendly Policy

The 48hr RV camp in Hopetoun will be relocated while the Ravensthorpe site will remain.

Hopetoun foreshore shelter to close for upgrades
Posted 12 June 2025 Hopetoun foreshore shelter to close for upgrades

From Monday 16 -Thursday 19 June 2025.

Peace runners arrive in Ravensthorpe
Posted 11 June 2025 Peace runners arrive in Ravensthorpe

The world’s longest and largest torch relay recently arrived in Ravensthorpe.

Community grants awarded for 2025/26
Posted 10 June 2025 Community grants awarded for 2025/26

$67,800 approved for 15 local groups and organisations.

Encountering a seal at the beach?
Posted 05 June 2025 Encountering a seal at the beach?

Please stay well away from seals at all times.

Shire offices closed Tuesday 17 June 2025
Posted 03 June 2025 Shire offices closed Tuesday 17 June 2025

Due to staff training.

New contact details for childcare centres
Posted 28 May 2025 New contact details for childcare centres

The two childcare centres have new contact details after the transition to REED.

Nominations for tourism advisory group endorsed
Posted 22 May 2025 Nominations for tourism advisory group endorsed

Three local business representatives endorsed by Council for RTAG.

Council endorses local aero club's plane tail idea
Posted 21 May 2025 Council endorses local aero club's plane tail idea

Their idea includes a new visitor attraction on the Hopetoun-Ravensthorpe Road.

Road info after rain event
Posted 17 April 2025 Road info after rain event

Several roads have reopened, while others have been damaged.

Public comment sought on draft RV Friendly policy
Posted 16 April 2025 Public comment sought on draft RV Friendly policy

Have your say. Submissions must be in by 5pm on Wednesday 28 May 2025.

Fish bin trial at groyne to combat dumping
Posted 10 April 2025 Fish bin trial at groyne to combat dumping

Blue bins will be clearly marked for fish waste only and in place for Easter.

Long-time Munglinup firefighters honoured
Posted 27 March 2025 Long-time Munglinup firefighters honoured

Ron Gibson and Brian Rawlinson received medals for their 50+ years service.

Genestreams Journey Sculpture unveiled
Posted 26 March 2025 Genestreams Journey Sculpture unveiled

It is already attracting many on Ravensthorpe's main street.

Seniors Games in Hopetoun
Posted 26 March 2025 Seniors Games in Hopetoun

Congratulations to everyone involved with the event this week.

2025 Anzac Day service
Posted 20 March 2025 2025 Anzac Day service

The Shire of Ravensthorpe Anzac Day service is being held in Hopetoun this year.

Standpipe now open at Munglinup Dam
Posted 27 February 2025 Standpipe now open at Munglinup Dam

Water is available for free during bushfire emergencies.

Expressions of Interest for Ravensthorpe Tourism Advisory Group
Posted 27 February 2025 Expressions of Interest for Ravensthorpe Tourism Advisory Group

For 3 local business representatives.

Expressions of Interest on plane tail
Posted 27 February 2025 Expressions of Interest on plane tail

Part of the Boeing 737 that crashed in the FRNP.

Shire purchases Tamar St facility for community use
Posted 18 February 2025 Shire purchases Tamar St facility for community use

The Shire of Ravensthorpe has purchased Lot 2, 99 Tamar Street in Hopetoun.

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