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Following the discovery of rich iron ore deposits in the 1960s, a number of the Shire’s main towns were established as closed mining towns. During…

Advances in Information Technology has also created greater flexibility in regard to staff working from home or, in the case of Council’s Information System Coordinator,…

Although Ashburton is a vibrant and dynamic place to live, its remote location impacts on Council’s ability to attract and retain staff. From April to…

Sixty kilometres from Onslow, on the Onslow Access Road, a popular stopover for tourists is ‘Bobby’s Tree’. A lone snappy gum struggling to survive in…

One of the difficulties of working in a remote locality is ensuring staff members have access to appropriate training and development to perform their duties…

The popular coastal township of Onslow will undergo a facelift through the Onslow Townscape Plan. The Plan aims to create a new focus for township.…

The backbone of remote communities Community involvement is a key element in overcoming isolation in remote locations such as Ashburton. Volunteers play a big role…

Delivering environmental health services to a community spread over 105,000 square kilometres presents a number of logistical challenges. However, the introduction of national food safety…

From 9-11 August, the Shire of Ashburton celebrated its annual Tom Price Nameless Festival. With traditional events, stalls, entertainment and much more, the Festival is…

Typical of many communities in Australia’s Outback, Ashburton must come to terms with problems associated with its remote location, large geographical area and a dispersed…

With an area of 105,647 square kilometres, the Shire of Ashburton contains a myriad of tourist attractions. Its tourism industry is vibrant and growing, with…

A colourful pallet of wonders and adventure Welcome to Ashburton Shire where there are plenty of natural and man made attractions to be explored and…