The Shire of Ashburton serves communities across a vast region in the Pilbara, Western Australia. This region is renowned for its mining, agriculture and fishing, and for its rugged, ancient landscape and historical importance.
The history of the Pilbara dates back as far as 40,000 years. Over 700 historic Aboriginal archaeological sites have been found in the Pilbara, as well as over 10,000 rock engravings.
The main centres of population are the administrative centre of Tom Price and the towns of Onslow, Pannawonica and Paraburdoo. The Shire also encompasses the Aboriginal communities of Bindi Bindi, Wakathuni, Bellary, Youngaleena and Ngurawaana.
Opportunity to Community
At the Shire of Ashburton, we provide core Council services and work with mining and other resources companies to create liveable townships.
Our vision is to embrace our unique Pilbara environment and lifestyle, by developing vibrant, active and connected communities.
As community members ourselves, we believe that social values are worth fighting for, and that everyone deserves to share in the richness created from where we choose to invest, live and visit.
We are dedicated to driving and delivering ‘opportunity to community.’
Our Council Crest
Our original Council Crest was bordered with the Sturt Pea. When the Shire was renamed to Ashburton, the Council changed the design of the Crest by replacing the Sturt Pea with the Ashburton Pea, which is native to the Ashburton area.
Fe symbol – The elemental symbol for iron, which is mined in Tom Price, Paraburdoo and Pannawonica.
Cattle and sheep – Represent the stations and pastoral land located within the Shire.
Railway – Symbolises the expansion of the land due to the iron ore industry.
Ship – Refers to the bulk carriers that transport the iron ore to overseas markets.
Fish – Depicts the mullet, which translates to ‘Pilbara’ in local Aboriginal dialects.
At the Shire of Ashburton, our Community Development team works across Arts, Youth, Programs & Events, and Club & Group Development to build vibrant, connected and resilient communities.
In line with the Shire’s Strategic Community Plan and the My Pilbara Home Strategy, we’re committed to creating inclusive opportunities that celebrate our people, strengthen local identity, and enhance the wellbeing of everyone who calls the Ashburton region home. From supporting young people and community groups to delivering programs and events that bring residents together, we’re helping our communities thrive — now and into the future.
The Shire of Ashburton's Environmental Health department is responsible for the assessment and management of risks to public health, safety and well-being, with the aim to create and maintain environments which promote good public health.
To discuss an Environmental health issue please contact (08) 9188 4444 or email health@ashburton.wa.gov.au
The Shire of Ashburton's Rangers are based in Tom Price, Paraburdoo and Onslow.
Our Ranger Services team is responsible for enforcing the following legislation as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers:
Dog Act 1976, Cat Act 2011 and associated local laws
Litter Act 1979
Control of Vehicles (Off Road Areas) Act 1978
Local Government Act 1995 (in relation to vehicle offences)
Bush Fires Act 1954
Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1960
Various Local Laws of the Shire of Ashburton
Contacting Shire RangersRanger Services are available between 9:00am and 4:00pm, Monday to Friday. On weekends and public holidays, Rangers may respond when available and to emergency situations only. The Shire's after-hours monitoring service will assess calls and take appropriate action.
To report a situation, please call (08) 9188 4444.
Emergency situations may include:
Dog attack
Injured animal where no other service is available and it presents a public safety risk
Dog contained and requiring immediate removal due to safety risk
Reports not classified as an emergency by the Shire Ranger will be actioned on the next business day.
Our Admin Offices, Libraries, Waste Facilities, and Visitor Centre will be closed on Monday, 2 March 2026 for the Public Holiday. Shire of Ashburton Pools remain open.
Published on Wednesday, 30 April 2025 at 8:00AM
Notice is hereby given that the Shire of Ashburton has prepared the above-mentioned planning scheme for the purpose of:
Plans and documents setting out and explaining the planning scheme have been published in the following manner:
A hardcopy of the plans and documents are available for inspection at:
Tom Price
Lot 246, Poinciana Street, Tom Price, Western Australia, 6751
Paraburdoo
Ashburton Avenue, Paraburdoo, Western Australia, 6754
Onslow
Second Avenue, Onslow, Western Australia, 6710
Pannawonica
70 Deepdale Drive (meeting rooms 1&2), Pannawonica, Western Australia, 6716
Submissions on LPS 8 may be lodged via email to [email protected] or mail or hand deliver your submission to the Shire at Lot 246, Poinciana Street, Tom Price, Western Australia, 6751 or PO Box 567, Tom Price WA 6751. Submissions should include reference to the scheme name and number (LPS 8), the name and address of the person making the submission, the property affected and details of the submission and lodged on or before Tuesday, 29 July 2025.
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Certified LPS 8 Text (A) Overall Scheme Onslow Townsite Onslow Surrounds Paraburdoo Townsite Tom Price Townsite Tom Price Surrounds Tubridgi
Certified LPS 8 Text (A)
Overall Scheme
Onslow Townsite
Onslow Surrounds
Paraburdoo Townsite
Tom Price Townsite
Tom Price Surrounds
Tubridgi