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04/11/2026

Planning For Our Future

The Shire of Shark Bay recognises the highly important role community facilities play in bringing people together and supporting local activities, services and events.

In response to the gap in community facilities, the Shire is exploring options for a new, energy-efficient and climate-responsive Shark Bay Community Precinct in Denham.
The proposed precinct could include:

• a community hall or flexible indoor function space, and community meeting rooms
• public library services, training, learning and digital access spaces
• youth facilities, and spaces for local businesses and visiting service providers
• Shire customer service, administration and Council chambers
• outdoor gathering and event spaces.

Your feedback will help the Shire understand which facilities, services and features are most important to the community.
The project is at an early planning stage and would require external funding. Council is yet to make any decisions in relation to this project or its design. We are seeking community feedback before considering any options.

2026 Community Survey

In 2023, the Shire adopted its Council Plan 2023–2033, incorporating the Strategic Community Plan and Corporate Business Plan. The Strategic Community Plan sets out the community’s long-term vision and priorities. It guides decisions about services, facilities and projects, and how the Shire uses its limited resources.

The Shire is now undertaking a major review to ensure the Plan continues to reflect the community’s priorities and aspirations. The 2026 Community Survey is your opportunity to share what matters most, your experiences of local services and facilities, and what you would like for Shark Bay’s future.

Your feedback will help shape the priorities, strategies and actions in the updated Plan and inform future planning and budgets. Delivery will depend on available funding and resources. Together, the two surveys will help us understand the community’s broader priorities and its specific needs for future community facilities.
The current Strategic Community Plan can be viewed at the Shire Office (65 Knight Terrace, Denham) or online at the Shire’s website, https://www.sharkbay.wa.gov.au/community/community/shark-bay-10-year-plan-survey.aspx

Surveys close on 26 November 2026.

We would also like to invite you to hear more about what’s currently planned and share your ideas for the future at either of the community workshops.
Community Workshops:
• 4.00pm – 6pm on Wednesday 25 November 2026
• 6:00pm – 8:00pm Thursday 26 November 2026

Workshops will be held at Shark Bay Recreation Centre – Meeting Room

If you would like more information or to discuss further, please contact Michelle Fanali, Executive Manager Community Development at the Shire of Shark Bay on 08 9948 1218 or email [email protected].

Thank you for taking the time to help shape the future of the Shire of Shark Bay.

04/11/2026

A Remembrance Day Service will be held on Wednesday 11th November, 10:45am at Pioneer Park

04/11/2026

Sharing on behalf of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA.

Creating an emergency plan is one of the most effective ways to help keep your household safe during an emergency.
An emergency plan helps your household decide what to do, where to go, what to take and how to stay in contact during an emergency.

Talk about the emergency plan and practise it together so everyone knows what to do.

Consider the needs of children, older people, people with disability and anyone who may need extra support.

Record your decisions in My Emergency Plan on the Emergency WA website or app to keep these details in one place

03/11/2026

Sharing on behalf of the Government of Western Australia Department of Health.

03/11/2026

🏆🏆 Nominations are now open for the 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards 🏆🏆

These awards are open to individuals and groups who have made noteworthy contributions to the community during the year, or given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years through active involvement.

Nomination forms can be found at the Shire Office or at our website https://www.sharkbay.wa.gov.au/events/citizen-of-the-year-2026/1364

23/10/2026

A massive thank you and congratulations to ALL the community groups who participated in this year's application to Keep Australia Beautiful WA Tidy Towns 2026 awards. We are pleased to announce that Shark Bay is one of six finalists in the state! 🎉🤞🥳

Shark Bay's application featured entries from our wonderful community in every single one of the 10 possible categories. Of these 10 entries, 2 have been selected as finalists, but every single one contributed to our nomination for the overall State Title!

The two selected entries were the Community Containers for Change project and The Monkey Mia Sea Grass Restoration.

The winners will be announced November 27th! 🤞🤞🤞

Read on for an outline of every entry in our 2026 application!

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Litter Action, recognising innovation and achievements in reducing and managing litter; False Entrance Clean Up. Spearheaded by Liam Ridgley and Aristocat 2 Cruises, this incredibly remote project featured participants from Malgana Rangers, Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia, Denham AND Useless Loop locals.

General Appearance, Shire of Shark Bay Works Crew. This entry recognized the tireless work our Depot staff put into keep our beautiful town beautiful, rain, hail or 45-degree shine.

Community Action and Wellbeing, War on Waste Community Op Shop. This entry recognized all the amazing work the ladies do at WOW to give garments and soft plastics another lease on life, as well as all the good they do around the community with their support.

Heritage and Culture, Malgana Aboriginal Corporation - Mac Rangers Club. Amazing work developing and empowering the next generation to live in harmony with the land.

Young Legends - The Children of Useless Loop for the False Entrance Cleanup. 12 kids from Useless Loop participated in the cleanup and showed community spirit. Well done!

Environmental Education - Beneath Steep Point: Clean Up and Education. For the past 10 years Councillor Fenny and the Team at Ocean Park have visited and cleaned up debris left from fishermen at Steep Point. This year they were joined by Liam and Aristocat 2 Cruises and the incredibly talented Jake Mason Photography for the short film Beneath Steep Point (winner of the inaugural LANDS END - Festival of Film).

Leadership - Liam Ridgley for his massive contributions to the False Entrance and Steep Point Clean-Up as well as his tireless work in the Monkey Mia Seagrass Restoration.

Community Containers for Change, EVERYONE. This category recognises everyone who has contributed to the Recycling Centre or the Containers for Change drop-off point, whether local or visitor. Last year alone we diverted 20,000 containers from landfill from the Recycling Centre alone! (FINALIST!)

Waste Management: The Shire and Iwatani Australia; the collaboration that gets our towns carboard down to Geraldton.

Environmental Sustainability: Monkey Mia Seagrass Restoration. (FINALIST!)

20/10/2026

Sharing on behalf of Horizon Power.

There will be a planned outage in Denham tomorrow, the 21st of October, between 7:30am and 9:30am.

If you have any queries, please call our Gascoyne Mid West office on (08) 9941 6299 or visit horizonpower.com.au/outages.

07/10/2026

Don't forget to join in on the fun! 🤸🎗️🪅

4 and older for rock climbing. Kids under 8 require supervision.

06/10/2026

Thanks for coming, Dancing Notes! Come again soon!💃 🎶🕺

Reminder, tomorrow and Thursday, Radrock are bringing their massive rock-climbing wall, obstacle course and giant inflatable darts! 9am - 4 pm, George Wear Park! Lano will also be there with some circus games, footy and cricket! 🏏 🏉

30/09/2026

Everything you need to know for an emergency situation in Shark Bay.

Address

65 Knight Terrace
Denham, WA
6537

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4pm
Friday	8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

(08) 9948 1218

Website

http://www.sharkbay.wa.gov.au/

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