What do you need from Local Government as we recover from COVID-19? The Shire of Exmouth is participating in a MARKYT Community Resilience Scorecard survey with the aim of mapping community resilience, local government performance, and community needs in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Notice is hereby given that the Shire of Exmouth has prepared the abovementioned local law for application. The purpose of the proposed Shire of Exmouth Bush Fire Brigades Local Law is to make provisions about the running and control of Bushfire Brigades in the Shire of Exmouth reflective of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. Submissions are invited and must be received by the Shire by 10 August 2020

Exmouth’s Big Prawn is back in as new condition it’s from Cyclone Season induced break Created by local Exmouth resident Mr Brian Paskins and revived by local artist Georgia Raymond-Vine

The Shire of Exmouth Council has endorsed a series of financial support and relief measures to be made available at a special Council Meeting.

• Shire of Exmouth CEO Cameron Woods is assuring community and visitors that the Shire is continuously monitoring Dingo activity. • The Shire will maintain additional efforts and encourages sightings and encounters to be reported directly to the Shire.

For the safety and well-being of our community, Council is requesting that any tourists and visitors planning to visit Exmouth over the next couple of months re-think their need to travel. With the implementation of new restrictions and arrival requirements to travel to Western Australia from other Australian States and Territories it is time for tourists and visitors alike to rethink their holidays in the Ningaloo Region.

The Shire of Exmouth is aware that the wider community has concerns and questions in relation to the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) – and wants to provide an update on the situation locally. We will communicate any updates from the State and Federal Health Departments as they are received and relevant.

The Shire of Exmouth has recently engaged Synergies Economic Consulting to study the economic and social benefits the Tantabiddi boat launching facility brings to the local, regional and national economy.

In 2019, the Shire of Exmouth was successful in receiving a Regional Traineeship Program Grant with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and is actively working to improve employment opportunities for local youth by working closely with the Exmouth District High School and encouraging the employment of year 12 graduates within the local government.

SUMMARY:Three local organisations will share funding to enhance the sustainability and vitality of our not-for-profit sector and support local volunteersThe next round of Community and Sporting Grants will open in February 2020.

The Shire of Exmouth is working with the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) and other agencies to implement a strategy to reduce pressure on coastal assets after one of the busiest tourist seasons in recent memory.

The Shire of Exmouth has signalled its intention to rent the Ningaloo Centre’s research facilities to the Minderoo Foundation’s Flourishing Oceans research initiative following more than 12 months of negotiation.

The Shire of Exmouth has entered into a memorandum of understanding that will see the Exmouth Freemasons take over the community can recycling program.