The best place to ride out this crazy time is close to your home. We absolutely want locals to come home, but are requesting all non-locals to go home. Council is United in this position and is taking this drastic step solely for the wellbeing of our Community.

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 notifying that Exmouth ANZAC Day 2020 is cancelled due to concerns regarding the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

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.

The Shire of Exmouth is seeking EOIs to establish the NTAG - so get involved and take the chance to develop the Ningaloo Region further.

The vehicles are unregistered and in an un-roadworthy condition. Vehicles are available for inspection by prior arrangement.

Cancellation: Wednesdays, 08.01.2020 only

The amnesty will run over two consecutive Saturdays being 7th and 14th December 2019 to assure all residents can prepare accordingly for cyclone season.

Please be advised the December Ordinary Council Meeting will be held on the 19 December 2019 commencing at 4.00 pm in the Mandu Mandu Function Centre at the Ningaloo Centre.

The Bundegi Boat Ramp will be closed on the 5th December 2019 from 06.00 AM – 06.30 PM.

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.

The Exmouth Shire Council has delivered a financially responsible budget that will see increased spending on footpaths, waste and recycling, community engagement projects and boat ramp facilities. Shire President Matthew Niikkula said that the 2019/20 Shire of Exmouth budget reflected the expectations laid out by the community in the 2018 Community Perceptions Survey.