Fire spares lives and homes
Recorded sightings of smoke began circulating soon after on social media and bushfire brigade members attending the Edge of the Bay Festival received call outs on their phones.
Open for all: Sandy Hook Tavern and Roast and Toast Café
Kellie and Garry McWilliam in the Sandy Hook Tavern. Esperance locals Garry and Kellie McWilliam have returned home and re-imagined
Emergency service volunteers recognised for brave recovery
Working in rough conditions, it took career firefighters and Emergency Services volunteers several days to recover his body, which was lodged between the same slippery rocks.
Sell out crowd for Balmy Nights 2024
In between sets punters were invited to check out the Esperance Art Awards in the main gallery, plus an open studio, live art, and a wellness retreat in back studios.
Educator of the year winner
After 25 years working as a family day care educator she has been recognised as the National Educator of the Year in the 2024 Excellence in Family Day Care Awards.
Fewings takes the prize
Local artist Elaine Fewings won top gong and a $3000 prize at the Esperance Art awards for her piece The Gentle Nature of Peaceful Resistance.