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Prohibited Burning Period extended
Posted February 27, 2020 Prohibited Burning Period extended

The Prohibited Burning Period is being extended for a period of 14 days, from 29 February 2020 to 14 March 2020 inclusive.

Have your say on health and wellbeing in Denmark
Posted February 20, 2020 Have your say on health and wellbeing in Denmark

We are asking the Denmark community what health and wellbeing issues matter most to them to help inform the Shire’s new Community Health and Wellbeing Plan.

Innovative training program paves the way for a more inclusive Denmark
Posted February 20, 2020 Innovative training program paves the way for a more inclusive Denmark

Three Great Southern residents took part in the Shire of Denmark’s innovative Train the Trainer program this month, sparking new career opportunities as accessibility and inclusion trainers.

Lifeguard patrols at Ocean Beach this Labour Day long weekend
Posted February 20, 2020 Lifeguard patrols at Ocean Beach this Labour Day long weekend

Shire lifeguards will be patrolling Ocean Beach on the Labour Day long weekend.

Restrictions to Ocean Beach parking and boat ramp - 29th Feb and 1st March 2020
Posted February 13, 2020 Restrictions to Ocean Beach parking and boat ramp - 29th Feb and 1st March 2020

Restrictions to Ocean Beach parking and boat ramp will be in place on Saturday, 29th February and Sunday 1st March 2020 for the SunSmart WA Country Championships.

Public Comment -  Proposed Telecommunications Tower - No. 940 (Lot 555) Ocean Beach Road, Ocean Beach
Posted February 12, 2020 Public Comment - Proposed Telecommunications Tower - No. 940 (Lot 555) Ocean Beach Road, Ocean Beach

A Development Application in regards to a proposed Telecommunications Tower located at No. 940 (Lot 555) Ocean Beach Road, Ocean Beach is open for public comment - submissions close Friday 6th March 2020.

Make lasting connections this Neighbour Day
Posted February 6, 2020 Make lasting connections this Neighbour Day

The Shire of Denmark is offering up to ten $100 IGA vouchers to community members who host a Neighbour Day celebration on 29th March.

Proposed route for Albany-Denmark pipeline revealed
Posted January 29, 2020 Proposed route for Albany-Denmark pipeline revealed

Over 200 people attended the community water meeting in Denmark last night to discuss the Albany to Denmark pipeline, its proposed route and the future of Denmark’s water security.

Public Comment - Proposed Structure Plan - No. 201 (Lot 374) Scotsdale Road, Scotsdale
Posted January 28, 2020 Public Comment - Proposed Structure Plan - No. 201 (Lot 374) Scotsdale Road, Scotsdale

A proposed structure plan in regards to land located at No. 201 (Lot 374) Scotsdale Road, Scotsdale is open for public comment - submissions close Friday 27 February 2020.

Works on the Rail Trail set to enhance bushfire response
Posted January 16, 2020 Works on the Rail Trail set to enhance bushfire response

The Shire of Denmark will be starting works on the Western portion of the Rail Trail, from Ocean Beach Rd to Wentworth Rd. These works will enable the rail trail to be used for strategic access for bushfire response and other emergencies.

William Bay upgrades update January 2020
Posted January 14, 2020 William Bay upgrades update January 2020

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions have issued an update on the William Bay National Park upgrade

Plane Tree Precinct Public Realm Works
Posted January 14, 2020 Plane Tree Precinct Public Realm Works

Further works will be commencing on the Plane Tree Precinct from Monday 20th January 2020 with some minor disruptions.

Annual Report highlights community satisfaction
Posted January 9, 2020 Annual Report highlights community satisfaction

Community satisfaction across nearly all of the Shire’s performance areas grew in 2018/2019, with achievements highlighted in the Shire’s latest annual report.

Trial the WA Container Deposit Scheme this January at the Denmark Arts Market
Posted December 23, 2019 Trial the WA Container Deposit Scheme this January at the Denmark Arts Market

Bring your empty containers to the Jan 4th Denmark Arts Market and receive 10c per container. We will be helping out WALGA at their stall, where you will get to trial the Container Deposit Scheme coming to WA on June 2 2020.

Three lifeguards on board to keep Ocean Beach swimmers safe over summer
Posted December 23, 2019 Three lifeguards on board to keep Ocean Beach swimmers safe over summer

The Shire of Denmark has employed three new lifeguards to ensure beach-goers are kept safe over the summer.

Celebrating people of all abilities at Shire’s Adaptive Multisports Day
Posted December 23, 2019 Celebrating people of all abilities at Shire’s Adaptive Multisports Day

The Shire of Denmark held its Adaptive Multisports ‘Have a Go’ Day this month as part of International Day of People with Disability, to foster participation and demonstrate how sports can be modified to include people of all abilities.

Celebrating Denmark’s vollies as the backbone of community
Posted December 19, 2019 Celebrating Denmark’s vollies as the backbone of community

Around 120 people celebrated Denmark’s volunteers and their contributions at the Shire of Denmark’s Thank a Volunteer Day function on December 5.

Fostering tomorrow's leaders
Posted December 19, 2019 Fostering tomorrow's leaders

Twelve Year 9 Denmark Senior High School Students embarked on a journey into the wilderness last month on the Outward Bound Leadership Camp, putting their leadership, resilience and communication skills to the test.

Defibrillator at the Shire Office available for public use
Posted December 18, 2019 Defibrillator at the Shire Office available for public use

A defibrillator has been installed outside the Shire Administration Building, available 24/7 to the general public.

TPS3 Scheme Amendment 144 and Lantzke Road Structure Plan
Posted December 11, 2019 TPS3 Scheme Amendment 144 and Lantzke Road Structure Plan

The Shire of Denmark has prepared a Scheme Amendment for the purpose of 'Modifying the zone provisions as they relate to Special Rural Zone 10 to allow for further subdivision of the existing lots in this zone guided by a Structure Plan at Lots 4-7 Lantzke Road and Lot 3 McLean Road, Scotsdale'. Comments close on the 14 February 2020.

TEN.1.1920 – Plane Tree Precinct Structural and Landscaping Works
Posted December 9, 2019 TEN.1.1920 – Plane Tree Precinct Structural and Landscaping Works

The Shire of Denmark seeks to engage a suitably experienced contractor to undertaken structural and landscaping works for the Plane Tree precinct.

Council Meeting Schedule for 2020
Posted December 9, 2019 Council Meeting Schedule for 2020

Shire-wide Western Power works
Posted December 5, 2019 Shire-wide Western Power works

Writers’ workshop a winner with local aspiring authors
Posted December 5, 2019 Writers’ workshop a winner with local aspiring authors

It was a full house at Denmark Public Library last Saturday with award-winning author Dianne Wolfer’s writing workshop capping off National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo).

Beach signs ensure faster emergency response times
Posted December 5, 2019 Beach signs ensure faster emergency response times

The Shire of Denmark has installed 14 Beach Emergency Numbering (BEN) signs at various Shire managed beaches with the aim of improving emergency response times.

Thanks Sober Super Hero Supporters!
Posted December 2, 2019 Thanks Sober Super Hero Supporters!

Rewards for Sober Super Heroes returns in November
Posted November 28, 2019 Rewards for Sober Super Heroes returns in November

The Shire of Denmark RoadWise Committee in partnership with the Denmark Police are recognising and rewarding young Sober Super Heroes and their passengers for making good choices around alcohol and driving.

Water supply during a bushfire - are you prepared?
Posted November 28, 2019 Water supply during a bushfire - are you prepared?

If you plan to stay and defend your home in a bushfire you must have an independent water supply and pumping capability. Scheme water may not be available due to damaged infrastructure and cuts to electricity. Read more from Water Corporation here.

New rates incentive ‘prize winning’ for ratepayers and local economy
Posted November 21, 2019 New rates incentive ‘prize winning’ for ratepayers and local economy

Eight ratepayers took home $2000 total worth of ‘Denmark Dollars’ after winning the Shire’s new rate payment prize draw!

Celebrating Denmark's seniors - Seniors Week 2019
Posted November 21, 2019 Celebrating Denmark's seniors - Seniors Week 2019

The Denmark community celebrated its seniors and their contributions during Seniors Week 2019 with a program full of variety encouraging seniors to remain active, healthy and engaged.

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