For the first time in 19 years, visitors and residents alike have been able to witness the HMAS Gascoyne Freedom of Entry in Exmouth.

• Changes will enable the development of temporary workers accommodation within Service Commercial zoned land • Council keeps progressing other options and proposals to relieve the town's accommodation shortage

• Five conferees from five countries welcomed as Australian citizens, including long-time residents and business owners. • 20th anniversary of Australian Citizenship Day this months increases community awareness of Australian citizenship.

Illegal camping undermines efforts to protect the area’s unique environment and will not be tolerated any longer. The Council doesn’t provide free or low-cost overnight parking and camping, but it operates an Emergency Overflow Caravan Park in addition to the four commercial operators who fill that need. Early morning patrols and afternoon educational approaches will be increased immediately with three additional Rangers.

The long-awaited results of the Exmouth Community Survey 2021 have been presented to the public at today's August Ordinary Council Meeting Councillors made a public stand on their commitment towards good governance and transparent leadership in collaboration with the Exmouth community

The conferees from 5 countries, including UK, New Zealand, Italy, Czech Republic and Switzerland, received their citizenship during a ceremony at the Ningaloo Centre.

• Community Litter Grants is a great opportunity to support new initiatives and promote a cleaner, safer environment. • Litter management included within Council's engagement to reduce waste and encourage recycling

The 2021/22 budget was endorsed by Council at the Ordinary Council Meeting on June 24. The 2021/22 budget allows for increased spending on waste and recycling, community engagement and infrastructure projects, including an $11.098m capital expenditure program.

Last night, the Shire of Exmouth recognised the outstanding efforts of the town's volunteers and sports stars at an awards presentation evening at the Ningaloo Centre.

• After a two-year hiatus, Scribblers Festival's Golden Feather Hunt returned with five Golden Feathers hidden between the pages of books at local libraries across Western Australia, Spanning all the way from the Great Southern to the Kimberley. • Exmouth Public Library participated again and had the first two lucky feather finders in the library last week

• Award-winning photographer Gary Meredith involved in a workshop with 15 Exmouth locals, upskilling their photography levels • Solo exhibition "The Desert collection" on display at the Tantabiddi Travelling Gallery until 25 May 2021

The success story of Containers for Change in Exmouth began on 1 October. Record numbers of 30,000 to 50,000 containers that are recycled on a Saturday morning are well above the average of neighbouring towns of Carnarvon and Meekatharra.

• The event 'A Taste of Harmony' is about inclusiveness, respect, and a sense of belonging for everyone. • Exmouth's cultural diversity is a great strength and brings with it a whole host of traditions, religions, languages and of course, food. • The event sold out within a couple of weeks, and the first requests for information for the 2022 have already been received

• Nominations now open for the Shire of Exmouth 2021 Community Volunteer and Sporting Awards; nominations must be received before the closing date: 4 PM, Monday 12 April 2021 • 2021 Nomination kits are available on the Shire of Exmouth website www.exmouth.wa.gov.au

• Council requests visitors that do not have advanced bookings for the 2021 season to look at alternative holiday solutions in an effort to manage visitor numbers and preserve Exmouth's unique environment and status as a premium travel destination.

• Council announces Cameron Wood’s departure as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shire of Exmouth with both sadness and gratitude. Today, March 5, is his last day in the administrative offices at the Ningaloo Centre. • Cameron was appointed by Commissioner Ian Fletcher in 2017 and guided the Shire of Exmouth and its new Council through the aftermath of the Corruption and Crime Investigation Commission and his hard work over the last four years has set the town and community up well for future growth and prosperity. • Council appointed Matthew Bird as Acting Chief Executive Officer, while the recruitment process of a new Shire CEO is commencing.

• Award-winning performers will facilitate community workshops at the Paltridge Memorial Swimming Pool organised by the Exmouth Cultural Arts Centre and funded by Woodside. • Council assisted the Exmouth Cultural Arts Centre and is looking into further opportunities to bring more cultural art events to Exmouth. • The show at the Ningaloo Centre sold out in less than 48 hours.

• Every two years, the Shire of Exmouth undertakes a comprehensive survey of the community to gauge the level of community satisfaction with a range of Shire services, activities and facilities. • The survey is part of Council's commitment to open and interactive engagement with the community and making informed decisions, as outlined in the Strategic Community Plan: Exmouth 2030. • Participation in the 2020 Community Perception Survey increased from 12.72% to 16.75% and identified gaps and developments within the Shire's perceived performance of services since the initial survey in 2018, which will inform Councils coming budget deliberations.

Ancillary dwellings could immediately assist with the worker accommodation crisis and provide additional rental income for house owners. Possibility to build/locate up to 100 sqm ancillary dwelling on residential, (rural) residential and some special use zones within the Shire of Exmouth, as long as the lot is no less than 450 sqm.

$142,500 contributed through McGowan Government's Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) for the $285,000 upgrade of unisex change rooms at the Exmouth Recreation Centre. Local contractor C.J. Lord Building & Renovations (WA) Pty Ltd commences works in the coming weeks with the tender approved at Decembers Council meeting.

$750,000 contributed through McGowan Government's Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund for the $4.2 million redevelopment of Exmouth's Paltridge Memorial Swimming Pool announced today.

• Shire of Exmouth has been awarded the Volunteer Employer Recognition Award (VERA) as only one of six Local Governments in WA. • Awards acknowledge the vital contribution employers, and self-employed volunteers, provide to the community.