Sunday, May 27th, 2012

Esperance News

Esperance jewel still shining

Esperance Theatre Guild president Victoria Brown has welcomed the listing of the Bijou Theatre on the State Register of Heritage Places.
October 24, 2011, 10:37 am
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Bay photo a Lucky boost for Port

Esperance's international tourism reputation will be enhanced by a photo of Lucky Bay that will be presented to all delegates attending the CHOGM conference in Perth, according to Tourism Esperance chairman Milton Valli.
October 26, 2011, 9:39 am
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Native legumes show prospects

Two new research reports released by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation suggest there is significant potential for native legumes to be developed as pastures or crops.
October 25, 2011, 9:48 am
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Show has something for everyone

The 60th Esperance Show provided something for everyone over the weekend, ranging from shrieks of delight along sideshow alley to tantalising cooking displays in the Bunnings tent.
October 24, 2011, 10:24 am

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Alternative route planned

A detailed planning study is to be carried out to identify an alternative heavy vehicle route around Ravensthorpe after 36 road trains were stranded on the steep hill in the centre of town this year.
October 24, 2011, 10:08 am
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Take a wild walk through the sky

A wild ride that is sure to excite younger Esperance showgoers was being set up at the Greater Sports Ground on Wednesday, with the 60th agricultural show starting today.
October 21, 2011, 10:52 am

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Esperance students rewarded for powers of the mind Broken heart wins tournament

A team of Esperance Primary School students has been crowned Australasian Tournament of the Mind champions after taking out the national title in the social science discipline in Hobart last Saturday.
October 20, 2011, 9:35 am

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All aboard!

The Esperance Miniature Railway has been a popular attraction over the school holidays with families enjoying scenic rides around Adventureland Park.
October 17, 2011, 10:05 am

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Century-old machine brought back to life

A 100-year-old chaff cutter cut its first straw in 42 years on Friday after it was restored by the hard working crew at the Esperance Mechanical Restoration Group.
October 17, 2011, 10:03 am

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Spiny hedge for the chop

An introduced hedge plant with nasty spines up to 3cm long is being targeted in the Esperance and Ravensthorpe areas by South Coast NRM.
October 17, 2011, 10:01 am
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Spiny hedge for the chop

An introduced hedge plant with nasty spines up to 3cm long is being targeted in the Esperance and Ravensthorpe areas by South Coast NRM.
October 17, 2011, 9:43 am
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Rebels visit Esperance

A large contingent of police vehicles were in Esperance on Tuesday night, monitoring members of the Rebels motorbike gang back from a national run in Victoria.
October 13, 2011, 10:24 am
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Port turns blue, breaks barriers

About 30 Esperance residents hit the streets yesterday in a show of support to de-stigmatise mental illness during Turn Blue for a Day, the first time the event has been held in the town.
October 12, 2011, 9:52 am

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One-third cast votes in Esperance

About one-third of Esperance ratepayers have cast their votes in Saturday’s local government elections, according to the latest statistics from the WA Electoral Commission.
October 11, 2011, 9:44 am
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Beefing up soil management

The push for improved fertiliser management is being extended to the Stateâ€™s beef grazing industry.
October 10, 2011, 10:02 am
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Esperance campaign aims to identify cancer early

A campaign to find cancer early will be launched in Esperance on November 2.
October 10, 2011, 9:57 am
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Abalone fishers warned to buy licence for season

Recreational fishers collecting abalone have been urged to buy the relevant licence and observe the rules around abalone take to ensure the sustainability of the fishery following the start of the season this week.
October 6, 2011, 9:49 am
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Grey nomads help to sustain tourism boom

Grey nomads are set to comprise a major part of the domestic tourism market with more baby boomers hitting the road and travelling around Australia, according to Australia’s Golden Outback chief executive officer Jac Eerbeek.
October 4, 2011, 9:59 am

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Resort given nod despite concerns

The Department of Environment and Conservation is continuing with plans to develop an eco-tourism resort at New Island Bay despite concerns by Eyre MLA Graham Jacobs it is the wrong place for the development.
October 3, 2011, 1:29 pm
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Hard work recognised

Ian Mickel's contribution to the Condingup community was acknowledged at a council meeting last week.
October 3, 2011, 1:12 pm

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