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Change Murphy Lane to one-way

Works will soon begin at the Denmark Community Resource Centre car park to support the installation of a new 150kW DC fast charger.

The Shire of Denmark is seeking Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Vendors to operate the Ocean Beach Kiosk (Denmark WA).

The Shire of Denmark Council has paved the way for more accessible community services and better use of local facilities by endorsing a series of exciting relocations that will strengthen service delivery of the Denmark Library and Denmark Arts, ensuring our community continues to benefit from these integral public spaces.

The Shire of Denmark will conduct herbicide spraying on its bushland and road reserves from February to April 2026. This initiative is part of a strategic effort to manage invasive and declared weeds and pest plants, as outlined in the Shire of Denmark’s Bushland Reserves Weeds Strategy (2024).

The Shire of Denmark advises that Stage 2 of the Mount Shadforth Road Reconstruction Project is scheduled to commence shortly. This work forms part of the broader road reconstruction project along Mount Shadforth Road, and involves significant upgrades to improve road safety, resilience and overall driving conditions along this important local route.

The second round of the Shire of Denmark’s Community Grants program, which supports local not-for-profit groups to deliver projects that benefit the Denmark community, is now open.

Check out the January edition of our Denmark Direct E-Newsletter, where you can find the key updates, events and stories shaping our community this month.

The Shire Administration Building, Denmark Library, Recreation Centre and Depot will be closed to the public on Monday 26 January.

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for today, Thursday 22 January, in addition to the Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban.

A Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban has been declared for Thursday 22 January.

27 January 2026

Enjoy a morning of food and community vibes this Australia Day at the Peaceful Bay RSL.

Adopted Local Law takes effect on 21 January 2026

Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban has been declared for Thursday 25 and Friday 26 December.

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Reaffirming our commitment to creating an accessible and inclusive community, the Shire of Denmark’s new five-year Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2024–2029 was endorsed by Council, setting out ambitious goals to remove barriers and ensure people with disability have equal access to Shire services, facilities, information, and employment opportunities.

Applicants are advised that due to staff availability, approved long service leave, and Christmas closure, temporary changes will apply to the lodgement and assessment of building permit applications during this period.

The Berridge Park Precinct Redevelopment has taken an exciting step forward after Council awarded the tender for the project to CONVIC Pty Ltd, following a rigorous tender evaluation process.

From today, 16 December to 15 March 2026, it is an offence to light an outdoor fire.

With the arrival of Summer, the Shire of Denmark has installed temporary fencing at the Djerrt Mia Bird Sanctuary near Prawn Rock Channel to safeguard endangered migratory shorebirds arriving for the breeding season.

The Shire Administration Building, Recreation Centre, Library and Depot will be closed from the 24 December 2025 to the 5 January 2026.

The scheduled dates of Ordinary Council Meetings for 2026 are listed in the table below. Each of the meetings will be held on the last Tuesday of each month, commencing at 4.00pm.

Due to the upcoming public holidays affecting our usual waste collection services, collections for Thursday, 25 December 2025, and Thursday, 1 January 2026 have been rescheduled.

The Shire of Denmark, along with the Denmark Community Resource Centre, invite everyone to join ‘Denmark Celebrates’, a vibrant event that brings together the Denmark River Arts Markets and the popular community Christmas celebrations.

Following the completion of preliminary repairs, Mitchell Street has been reopened to vehicle access.

A Special Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, in the Council Chambers, 953 South Coast Highway, Denmark, commencing at 5.00pm.

A major renewable energy upgrade has been completed by the Shire of Denmark across three key community facilities, installing large-scale solar panels and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to reduce emissions and support our ‘Net Zero by 2050’ goal.

The Shire of Denmark advises that, from next year, Practical Driver Assessments will be held on every second Thursday, instead of every second Tuesday, with the first day of assessments scheduled for Thursday, 15 January 2026.

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