• Three Exmouth residents are running for one open Council position • Vote in person on 12 April or drop off your ballot paper at the Shire Offices • Taking part in the electoral process allows electors to have a say in shaping the future of the Exmouth community

Ningaloo (Nyinggulu). It is yours to explore.

· December 5 is THANK A VOLUNTEER day · Shire of Exmouth invites volunteers, Citizen of the Year nominees, and firefighters to enjoy a free dinner and get together at the Exmouth Yacht Club

· Shire of Exmouth and Horizon Power Partner for the 4th Annual EXMAS Christmas Lights Competition · Entries for the 2023 EXMAS Christmas Lights Competition close on 3 December · Lucky winners share $2,500 in local shop vouchers, supporting local businesses and “shop small” messaging this holiday season

• A group of community leaders are fundraising to ensure much-needed equipment is available locally. • Exmouth Freemasons donated $20K to purchase palliative care equipment for community members in need.

• The Food Truck Fiesta shows the importance of supporting small businesses and the role they play in creating vibrant and thriving communities. • The initiative aims to bring the community together and provide a platform for local businesses to showcase their culinary talents.

• With Exmouth joining the EV Network, Horizon Power and Council are paving the way for the future of cleaner, greener electric vehicles. • When complete, EV drivers will have access to 98 EV charging stations across 49 locations along major West Australian transport routes. • The 150kW DC fast charger at the Ningaloo Centre can charge an EV enough in as little as 20 minutes to easily get travellers to the next charging station.

• Four conferees from the Philippines and Brazil received their citizenship from Shire President Darlene Allston. • These new Australians bring their unique stories, traditions, and perspectives, enriching our community and adding depth to our collective identity.

• The Community Citizen of the Year Awards is a Western Australia-wide campaign to recognise the outstanding contributions made by local people to local communities. • Nominations close on 31 October, and awards will be presented at the Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony in January 2024.

• Relocation of childcare services to allow for a much-needed increase in childcare placements. • Exmouth’s Town Centre Revitalisation Plan aims to address the need for additional retail space to accommodate the population's future growth. • Continuance of a month-by-month peppercorn lease for the current Childcare provider, One TreeBernice McLeod Day Care, until the new operator commences.

Exmouth electors will only vote for the publicly elected Shire President during the Local Government Election on 21 October 2023, with Darlene Allston and Matt Niikkula nominated for the position as the three vacant seats as Councillors were filled unopposed with Todd Bennett, Kai Broedner and Kristy Devereux, who will officially take office on 23 October 2023.

Round 1 of the Community and Sporting Grants is open for one more week, as the deadline for applications closes on 22 September 2023. The Community Grants Program will provide financial assistance to Exmouth's incorporated community and sporting groups to help build capacity within the community.

In a Special Council Meeting, Councillors majorly voted to publicly elect the Shire President in the upcoming Local Government Election in October 2023.

The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is marking a decade of success and accomplishment - Exmouth's residents and visitors have the chance to enjoy a screening on 30 June 2023.

More than 30 individual volunteers and community groups have been recognised for their dedication and efforts as part of the 2023 Community Volunteer and Sporting Awards.

Exmouth brings home gold for the second year in a row and will go on to compete at the national level.

34 kilograms of rubbish collected from Town Beach post-Total Solar Eclipse

Immersing yourself in everything Exmouth offers has just gone digital with the launch of a brand new mobile app – ‘Explore Exmouth’.

#ExploreExmouth and #visitningaloo

Following suggestions from a Community Briefing Session for the Total Solar Eclipse Council urges Exmouth locals to ‘Adopt a Spot’ and do their bit to keep the town clean.

Several spectacular shows will light up Exmouth in April thanks to generous funding from Lotterywest for the Dark Sky Festival.

The Shire of Exmouth is taking a proactive approach to tackling the public health issue of social isolation among its elderly residents.

Volunteer applications have officially opened giving people the opportunity to be part of Exmouth’s once-in-a-lifetime Total Solar Eclipse event.

The Shire of Exmouth has opened up additional campsites including facilities at the Welch St Overflow to book from 7-29 April 2023.

Shire President Darlene Allston presented Auspire Awards to individuals and community groups at the Paltridge Memorial Swimming Pool.

Community Grants have provided financial assistance to community groups and not-for-profit organisations since 2018.

This year our participants went all out decorating their homes and businesses to celebrate the Christmas spirit in our community.