News

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.

LOT 621 HARLEQUIN STREET AND LOT 1 SOUTH COAST HIGHWAY

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A significant step has been taken toward reconciliation and cultural recognition, with the Shire of Denmark Council formally endorsing the implementation of Aboriginal dual naming across 15 iconic locations within our Shire, including rivers, inlets, hilltops and coastal areas.

Ten community groups have been named as recipients of the 2025/26 Shire of Denmark Community Grants – Round 1, following a thorough application review process.

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

The Shire of Denmark is thrilled to announce that, after many months of hard work, Ocean Beach and the Boat Ramp are open once again - just in time for summer.

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.