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The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is pleased to announce that it has been allocated $750,000 from the State Government’s Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme (RBFS) to undertake a major upgrade of the main recreational boat ramp and dedicated rescue ramp at Derby.

In accordance with Regulation 12(4) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, notice is given that a Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for: Date: Friday, 20 December 2024 Time: 2:00pm Location: Derby Council Chamber - 31 Clarendon Street, Derby Purpose: Award of Tender T03-2024/25 Fitzroy Crossing Youth Precinct Stage 1 - Water Splash Park.

Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is proud to acknowledge the exceptional achievements and contributions of Dani Cornish, whose career in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has spanned six years of remote work supporting defence operations across Australia.

Derby’s volunteers were the stars of the evening at the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley’s Thank a Volunteer Dinner, supported by Department of Communities, held on Saturday night at the Derby Airport. The event honoured the vital contributions of local volunteers, with five awards presented to individuals who have gone above and beyond in service to the community.

The Shire offices will be closed between Mon 23 Dec and Fri 3 Jan, reopening Mon 6 Jan. Please refer to the poster for individual service hours, including the Pool, Youth Centre and Landfill Services. The Shire will have essential officers on call for emergencies over the break, please continue to call 9191 0999 and a representative will direct your call. We hope you have a safe and happy season and look forward to seeing you next year!

Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is urgently calling on the Minister for Health to address critical issues of drug and alcohol harm affecting our community, following a recent community meeting held in Fitzroy Crossing in late November.

Council has proudly presented the inaugural President and Councillors Award to Wayne Neate, Director Infrastructure, in recognition of his extraordinary commitment and tireless efforts during the devastating flood emergency that severely impacted Fitzroy Crossing, Camballin, Derby and surrounding communities in January 2023.

Ordinary Council Meetings and Audit & Risk Committee Meeting dates for 2025

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is calling tenders for a suitably qualified Contractor to undertake the following project: - T12 - 2024/25 - Fitzroy Crossing Service Workers Camp (re-advertised)

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is requesting tenders for the following projects: - T09-2024/25 - Derby and Fitzroy Crossing Shade Shelters - T10-2024/25 - Lighting Upgrade & Fencing Replacement – Derby Recreation Centre - T11-2024/25 - Derby Permanent Shade Structures

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is pleased to announce the appointment of Tamara Clarkson as Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective 11 October 2024.

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley held its monthly September Ordinary Council Meeting yesterday in Fitzroy Crossing. This meeting marked a special occasion as it was the last formal Council meeting for Amanda Dexter, who has served as our Shire CEO for the past five years

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley extends its congratulations to the Fitzroy River Bridge Project for being awarded WA Project of the Year at the WA Engineering Excellence Awards held this week at Optus Stadium.

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is requesting tenders for the following projects: T05 - 2024/25 - Maintenance of Solar Energy Systems in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing

There will be a Special Council Meeting on 19 September at 5:00pm

To accommodate a new requirement of the WA Local Government Act, every WA local government is now required to have an independent person sit on its Executive Officer (CEO) Selection Panel. The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley therefore now invites interested people to sit on it’s CEO Selection Panel. The role of the Panel is to facilitate the recruitment and selection process for the Shire’s new CEO. The Panel will consist of several current councillors, and the appointed independent person and it will be in place until the CEO appointment is made.

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The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is pleased to see that some early figures released by WA Police in the Kimberley, have indicated a decline in alcohol-related anti-social and family violence incidents, during the period July 15 to August 15.

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is requesting tenders for the following projects: T04-2024/25 - Fitzroy Crossing Service Workers Camp Demobilisation

Does your community group have an amazing idea to help make our community a more vibrant and engaging place and need a bit of funding to help to project on its way? The Shire's Community Development Grants might just be for you!

Through the support of funding partner, the Cook Government, the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the upgrade to the Fitzroy Crossing town oval lighting system.

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake design and construction to delivery a water spray park in Fitzroy Crossing for which the community can gather and recreate safely.

Water Corporation will soon start work to construct three new groundwater monitoring bores in Derby. The previous bores were installed over 30 years ago and require replacement.

Public Notice - Special Council Meeting - Thursday, 22 August 2024 at 5:00pm

Join us in making a difference! From August 5-11, we're coming together to protect Australia's natural beauty. Keep yourself and the environment safe from harm by participating in local clean-ups and promoting sustainability. Every action counts! 💚 #KeepAustraliaBeautiful

It is with a heavy heart and mixed emotions that Amanda Dexter, announces her resignation effective 11 October 2024. Amanda will be returning to her home town of Carnarvon, taking on the exciting opportunity as CEO at the Shire.

LEADERS from multiple agencies across the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley met with senior Australian Army personnel today ahead of a major local training exercise. The ADF’s Exercise Austral Shield kicks off over the coming days and will see hundreds of soldiers and their armoured and heavy vehicles moving around town for the next week as they fight a fictitious enemy role-played by other Army soldiers.

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley's Ordinary Council Meeting previously scheduled to be held on Thursday, 25 July 2024 at 11:00am, will now be held on Thursday, 25 July 2024 at 1:30pm on Country in Noonkanbah Community.

The Minister for Police the Hon Paul Papalia met with representatives from the Shire of Derby West Kimberley and the Derby / West Kimberley Liquor Accord in Derby on Tuesday this week to discuss the upcoming changes to liquor restrictions, including the two-day closure of takeaway liquor outlets in Derby. Read more about their discussions here:

The Shire is calling tenders to undertake the proposed Orphan Roads Project within the Shire.