All funding has been allocated for Round 1 of the Community Grants Program. Round 2 opens December 2025!

Election Update | Results of 2025 Local Government Election The election results are in!

The Orphans Roads Project in the Fitzroy Valley is a roadworks program creating opportunities, training pathways and real community impact across the region.

Welcome to the 6th update I have provided as Commissioner. As much of the work I am doing in my role is done with the close support of the Shire’s Administration, I will continue the practice I started with my 5th Update to make those updates jointly with the Shire’s CEO.

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.