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The official results from the election of the Shire President and Deputy Shire President are now available.

Proposed Car Parking area at 57 South Coast Highway

The Shire of Denmark advises that a section of the Hollings Road footpath will be temporarily closed for three weeks from 10 to 28 November to allow for essential repairs.

The 2025 Unrestricted Burning Season is coming to an end, with the Shire of Denmark entering the Restricted Burning Period tomorrow, Saturday 1 November.

The newly elected Council for the Shire of Denmark gathered yesterday evening for its first official meeting following the recent Local Government Election.

The results from the 2025 Shire of Denmark Local Government Election are now available.

The Shire of Denmark is seeking tenders from suitably qualified contractor to purchase and remove ALL scrap metal from the Denmark Waste Management & Reuse Facility – 46 East River Road and Peaceful Bay Transfer Station - 694 Peaceful Bay Road.

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

The Shire of Denmark welcomes two new community members, along with two returned councillors, to our Shire council, following the finalisation of the results of the 2025 Local Government Election held on Saturday, 18 October.

The Principal is seeking Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Contractors to undertake Supply and Spray of Bituminous Surfacing in the Shire of Denmark.

The annual Seniors Week celebrations are fast approaching, and community members aged 65+ are invited to book their tickets to attend the highlight of the week, the Seniors Week Social Lunch.

The Shire of Denmark Local Government Ordinary Postal Election will close on Saturday, 18 October 2025.

The Shire of Denmark is pleased to confirm that Ocean Beach will reopen to the public on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, following significant progress in the precinct’s redevelopment.

Following extensive community consultation and expert review, the Shire of Denmark Council voted to endorse the updated Mount Hallowell Management Plan, reaffirming its commitment to the long-term protection and sustainable use of one of the region’s most iconic natural landscapes.

The Shire of Denmark has approved a development application for a new shopping centre at Lot 50, on the corner of Hardy Street and South Coast Highway, with key conditions to ensure infrastructure, environmental values, and the vibrancy of our Town Centre are protected.

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The Shire of Denmark is holding an election by postal vote on Saturday, 18 October 2025 to fill vacancies in the offices of Councillors as listed

The Minutes from the Special meeting of Electors, held on Thursday 11th September, are now available.

Denmark residents can cash in or bag a bargain when the Garage Sale Trail, a festival of pre-loved items, returns to the Shire of Denmark this spring.

The ballot draw for the 2025 Local Government Elections – Shire of Denmark, took place at the Shire of Denmark offices at approximately 4.15pm yesterday Thursday September 4, in accordance with the Local Government (Elections) Regulations 1997 and the Local Government Act 1995.

The Shire of Denmark has adopted its new Council Plan, ‘Our Future 2035’, a comprehensive and community-led roadmap that will guide our decision-making and service delivery over the next decade.

The Shire President has accepted a request from 340 Electors to hold a Special Electors Meeting

We've got you sorted for what to do locally with your kids these school holidays

Children’s Book Week 2025 was a joyful celebration at the Denmark Public Library, where stories came alive to spark imagination and inspire young readers across the community.

The Shire of Denmark is looking to sponsor local Australia Day 2026 events and is seeking Expressions of Interest from businesses, community groups and organisations who would like to receive support to host an event on 26 January 2026.

Candidate nominations for the 2025 Shire of Denmark local government election open on Thursday 28 August 2025 and close at 4.00pm Thursday 4 September 2025.

The Denmark Public Library’s innovative Birdwatching Kits initiative has received a commendation at the prestigious 2025 Library Board of Western Australia Awards, held on 31 July at the State Library of Western Australia as part of Library and Information Week.

The Shire of Denmark is encouraging all residents to prepare early for the upcoming bushfire season, with the 2025/2026 Firebreak and Property Management Notice (FPMN) arriving in mailboxes this week.

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