The Latest Breaking News from Esperance

Fourth case of deadly flu detected in migratory seabird

CSIRO testing has confirmed a fourth case of deadly H5N1 bird flu in a giant petrel found on Western Australia's southern coast.

AAP · Jun 27

Wildlife still clear as another bird flu case detected

Authorities remain on alert with another suspected case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu detected in Western Australia.

AAP · Jun 26

Bird flu is here. Can we stop the spread?

On a remote beach near Esperance, Western Australia, two sick seabirds have brought the bird flu crisis to Australia.

The Conversation · Jun 22

Esperance Shire calls for Activ Foundation's Read House to be returned to community

Read House opened in the 1980s after locals spent years holding fetes and quiz nights — and even raffling off a lost diamond ring — to help build it. It could soon be put on the market, but the council says it should be returned to the community.

ABC News · May 8, 2023

Esperance Shire spends more than $20k on legal fees as resident digs in on flagpole location

A years-long dispute about the location of a flagpole involving a state politician, her neighbour and the local shire has cost Esperance ratepayers more than $20,000.

ABC News · May 6, 2023

Esperance's only paramedic, who has tended to region for 12 years, welcomes St John WA plan to quadruple staff

Paul Gaughan has been the only paramedic working across the massive region for almost 12 years, treating everything from shark attacks to road crashes and farming accidents. But St John WA has recently pledged a significant staffing boost.

ABC News · Apr 18, 2023

WA fishers fear 'no-catch' zones in South Coast Marine Park will threaten industry

WA fishers say the sanctuary zones flagged for a new marine park intended to rival the Great Barrier Reef could spell the end of local commercial fishing.

ABC News · Mar 31, 2023

NDIS urged to review epilepsy support as Esperance man who suffers daily seizures fights for access

When Luke Oxley was diagnosed with epilepsy as a child he enjoyed the chance to be different from his brother. But the novelty wore off when he realised his world was rapidly shrinking.

ABC News · Mar 18, 2023

Owners of Australian shepherd pulled under reef by rip at Esperance beach call for better signage

A couple whose Australian shepherd was killed by a rip at a popular Esperance swimming spot want better warning signage at the beach where he died.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2023

Paramedic Fiona Lavelle dies hiking at Cape Le Grand National Park near Esperance

After a multi-day search, police confirm Fiona Lavelle, 41, died while hiking at Cape Le Grand National Park near Esperance.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2023