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Shire offices returning to five day opening
Posted 05 August 2026 Shire offices returning to five day opening

Help shape the future of the Hopetoun Sporting Precinct
Posted 04 August 2026 Help shape the future of the Hopetoun Sporting Precinct

Join us for a community workshop at 6 pm Wed 12 August 2026, at the Hopetoun Sporting Precinct.

Firebreak Notice updated for 2026–27
Posted 03 August 2026 Firebreak Notice updated for 2026–27

This year’s Notice contains several important changes.

President's Report: July Meetings
Posted 29 July 2026 President's Report: July Meetings

Update from Cr Rachel Gibson.

2026-27 Budget adopted by Council
Posted 28 July 2026 2026-27 Budget adopted by Council

Read the Shire President's budget message here.

Special Council Meeting Tuesday 26 July 2026
Posted 22 July 2026 Special Council Meeting Tuesday 26 July 2026

For the adoption of the 2026-2027 Budget

Request for Quotation: Hopetoun Coastal Foreshore Management Plan
Posted 21 July 2026 Request for Quotation: Hopetoun Coastal Foreshore Management Plan

To provide a practical, evidence-based framework for the planning, protection, development, rehabilitation and long-term management of foreshore.

Supporting Local Business
Posted 15 July 2026 Supporting Local Business

We've joined Small Business Development Corporation's Small Business Friendly Local Government Alliance.

Request for Quotation: Concept Design and Site Recommendation for a New
Posted 14 July 2026 Request for Quotation: Concept Design and Site Recommendation for a New Skate, BMX and Scooter Park

For a new Skate, BMX and Scooter Park in Ravensthorpe

Expressions of Interest: Provisions of Medical Services
Posted 08 July 2026 Expressions of Interest: Provisions of Medical Services

To deliver medical services from the Shire-owned doctors surgeries in Ravensthorpe and Hopetoun.

Request for Quotation: Ravensthorpe Regional Botanical Garden Concept Plan
Posted 08 July 2026 Request for Quotation: Ravensthorpe Regional Botanical Garden Concept Plan

The Shire invites quotations from suitably qualified consultants or consultant teams.

Critical health issues facing rural communities including the Shire of
Posted 24 June 2026 Critical health issues facing rural communities including the Shire of Ravensthorpe

Shire President Cr Rachel Gibson and CEO Nicole O’Neill are advocating for the region in Canberra this week.

President's Report: Meetings for June 2026
Posted 17 June 2026 President's Report: Meetings for June 2026

An update from Cr Rachel Gibson on the two meetings held in June 2026.

Council adopts inaugural Public Health Plan
Posted 16 June 2026 Council adopts inaugural Public Health Plan

For the long term health and wellbeing of the community.

Shire congratulates volunteer brigades on award recognition
Posted 15 June 2026 Shire congratulates volunteer brigades on award recognition

The brigades have been named a finalist in the 2026 WA Fire and Emergency Services Awards.

Hopetoun office closed Tuesday 16 June
Posted 15 June 2026 Hopetoun office closed Tuesday 16 June

We'll be closed on Tuesday due to a power outage and will reopen on Wednesday.

Shire tip truck for auction
Posted 09 June 2026 Shire tip truck for auction

The Shire of Ravensthorpe has a surplus Tip Truck for sale via public auction.

Nature based tourism proposal for Hamersley Inlet Reserve
Posted 08 June 2026 Nature based tourism proposal for Hamersley Inlet Reserve

The Shire is working with Tourism WA to explore tourism accommodation opportunity at Hamersley Inlet Reserve.

President's Report: Tuesday 19 May 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting
Posted 25 May 2026 President's Report: Tuesday 19 May 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting

Council considered Community Development Fund applications.

New truck for Hopetoun Rural Bush Fire Brigade
Posted 25 May 2026 New truck for Hopetoun Rural Bush Fire Brigade

The truck was delivered by DFES recently.

New Friday youth sessions following student feedback
Posted 18 May 2026 New Friday youth sessions following student feedback

Free youth drop in and basketball sessions In Ravy every Friday from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

Have your say: community scorecard
Posted 18 May 2026 Have your say: community scorecard

Tell us about the things that matter most to you in our community, from events to parks, roads, waste, safety and more

Welcome new CEO Nicole O'Neill JP
Posted 22 April 2026 Welcome new CEO Nicole O'Neill JP

Shire President Rachel Gibson welcomes our new CEO.

President’s Report: Tuesday 21 April 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting   
Posted 22 April 2026 President’s Report: Tuesday 21 April 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting  

Council considered key matters including bushfire mitigation planning and regional transport access.

RDHS student leaders sworn in
Posted 21 April 2026 RDHS student leaders sworn in

Strong, community minded leadership is emerging from our local school.

Local Emergency Management Committee Focus on Future
Posted 21 April 2026 Local Emergency Management Committee Focus on Future

Did you know your local emergency management committee meets regularly to help keep our community safe?

Help record local birdlife with Birdata
Posted 15 April 2026 Help record local birdlife with Birdata

The Shire of Ravensthorpe is encouraging community members to help record local bird species by taking part in bird surveys.

Mozzie alert!
Posted 13 April 2026 Mozzie alert!

There has been an increase in mosquito activity in our region.

Anzac Day in Ravensthorpe
Posted 13 April 2026 Anzac Day in Ravensthorpe

Starts at 10 am with parade down Morgans Street to the war memorial.

New Deputy Shire President
Posted 13 April 2026 New Deputy Shire President

Cr Benno Sutherland was elected at a recent Special Council Meeting.

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