Shire President Rachel Gibson welcomes our new CEO.
Council considered key matters including bushfire mitigation planning and regional transport access.
Strong, community minded leadership is emerging from our local school.
Did you know your local emergency management committee meets regularly to help keep our community safe?
The Shire of Ravensthorpe is encouraging community members to help record local bird species by taking part in bird surveys.
There has been an increase in mosquito activity in our region.
Starts at 10 am with parade down Morgans Street to the war memorial.
Cr Benno Sutherland was elected at a recent Special Council Meeting.
Shire offices will be closed over the Easter long weekend
We are no longer staggering pre booking periods.
Funded by a $100,000 federal and state government grant, plus Shire funds.
Councillors considered items reflecting both future planning and service delivery.
Please note that our Hopetoun office (front counter) will be closed Monday, 9 March due to operational requirements.
All local sports clubs and community groups are welcome
Applications open Sunday 1 March and close 4 pm on Tuesday 31 March 2026.
Thank you to all firefighters and emergency services support staff who attended.
Councillors considered considered key community and planning items.
To everyone who has helped with bushfires over summer.
The minister met with councillors, staff and community groups.
Free mammograms for eligible women over 40.
Locals are encouraged to apply.
Fire is contained and controlled.
In late February and early March 2026.
They are leaving the REC to set up at the council chamber.
And a special thank you message from the Incident Controller.
Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us on Australia Day 2026.
Learn how to engage more volunteers and raise money.
A community update issued by DBCA
Latest Community Fire Information from DBCA
Hopetoun townsite included in Bushfire Advice. Please see the latest Community Update from DBCA