News

Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is pleased to provide the community with an update on several important road projects currently underway or in planning across the region.

Shire of Derby / West Kimberley is pleased to announce that applications are open for both funding streams for the 2025/26 financial year. 

Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is working closely with emergency services following a fire that impacted areas near the Fitzroy Crossing township on Saturday, 2 August 2025.

The Shire is seeking qualified business to undertake the following works within the open tenders

Statement from the Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner

Ready to watch your little one shine? Our dance program is now enrolling for ages 12 months to 12 years! From their first steps to confident leaps, we offer a fun and supportive environment where children can express themselves, build coordination, and make new friends. Give your child the gift of dance!

Aviair’s updated Broome–Derby flight schedule is now better aligned with major connecting flights from Broome to make your regional travel easier.

HealthyWA has confirmed cases of Rotavirus gastroenteritis in Halls Creek, most remote communities in the East Kimberley, Fitzroy Valley and most recently, in Derby and Broome.

We’re excited to share that the new and upgraded perimeter fencing at Lytton Park has been fully installed!

Are you passionate about local history? Wharfinger House Museum is currently on the look out for volunteers.

We’re excited to welcome families back to one of Derby’s much-loved community spaces, now safer, brighter and better than ever.

Congratulations to the winners of the Kimberley Art and Photographic Prize last Saturday night! What a wonderful evening it was with so many amazing art and photography entries!

Shire of Derby/West Kimberley has adopted its 2025/26 Annual Budget, following the Ordinary Council (Commissioner) Meeting held on 18 June 2025.

It's getting colder Derby! As the weather cools down for the Dry Season, the Shire would like to advise the community that from Friday 27 June 2025, the Derby Memorial Swimming pool will be closed on Fridays for the remainder of the Dry season this year (June, July, August and September).

Welcome to the fourth update I have provided as Commissioner. An immediate focus of my work as Commissioner has been upon Shire finances. This update focuses largely on my work in the financial area for the Shire.

The Shire would like to advise the community works will be commencing on the Derby Airport Road next week.

Amendment to Council Meeting Dates for May, June, August and September 2025

Please note that all court facilities at Ashley Street Recreation Centre will be closed from Sunday, 1 June to Sunday, 29 June 2025 for resurfacing works.

Welcome to the third update I have provided as Commissioner.

Two weeks ago, I issued the first of my regular Commissioner’s Updates, that introduced myself and explained the role of Commissioner at the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley. Since then I’ve managed to catch up with many people both in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing, and also key contacts for the Shire in Perth. I’ll use this update to let you know how those activities unfolded.

Amendment to Council Meeting Dates for May, June, August and September 2025

Welcome to the first of what I intend to be regular updates. I have been appointed as the Commissioner of the Shire of Derby West Kimberley (SDWK) and officially took up my role on Tuesday, 22 April 2025. My job is to act as the Council, to exercise all duties and functions ordinarily carried out by the President and Council members ensuring the continued proper functioning of Local Government in preparation for the return of a democratically elected Council in October 2025.

Media release announcing the official appointment (swearing in) of Jeff Gooding as Commssioner of Shire Derby/West Kimberley.

Shire of Derby/West Kimberley welcomes the appointment of Jeff Gooding PSM as Commissioner, announced today by the Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Hannah Beazley MLA.

The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley has received a development application to use and/or develop land for the following purpose and public comments are invited.

The Shire would like to advise the community some services will be impacted on Friday 4 April due to staff development and moving of offices. Due to varying times, please refer to the below for facility-specific hours.

In accordance with regulation 12(3) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, notice is hereby given that the Ordinary Council Meeting scheduled for Thursday, 27 March 2025 in Fitzroy Crossing at 11:00am has been cancelled. The next Ordinary Council meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday, 24 April 2025 at 5:30pm in the Derby Council Chambers.