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The WA intrastate travel restrictions apply from today.

Local and national numbers and services to support you during COVID-19 and beyond.

Eftpos machines have been installed at the Denmark tip to keep customers and staff safe.

All playgrounds, the Skate Park and sporting nets around the Shire are now closed to adhere to the latest Government restrictions.

We are changing the way we work and provide services to our community.

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The Local Emergency Management Committee has made the decision that no further burning permits will be issued within the Shire of Denmark at this time.

Parry Beach Campground is now closed. All existing campers will be required to vacate by Monday morning, 30th March.

A proposed amendment to the Wishart Place Structure Plan regarding No. 91 (Lot 371) Horsley Road Denmark is now open for public comment - submissions close Friday 24th April 2020.

The Tip Shop is now closed. The two waste transfer stations are business as usual with waste services considered essential.

Read about what we are doing at the Shire to support our community, and what you can do to help.

Shire President Ceinwen Gearon shares a video message to the Denmark community.

The Prime Minister has asked that we all stay home. A list of activities that you can leave your home for are included below.

The Bushfire Resilience in the Great Southern (BRIGS) community consultation scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday 25th March has been cancelled.

The Recreation Centre values the commitment and loyalty our members and user groups have demonstrated over a long period of time. Following the closure of the Denmark Recreation Centre we have commenced planning for the delivery of services in a virtual format.

The staff at the Denmark Library value our members, visitors and all users of the Library. Following advice from the Western Australian Government, the Library will be closed until further notice. Our goal during this time is to ensure that our community remains informed, healthy and continue to have access to the resources that they need.

An important message from the Shire President in relation to coronavirus (COVID-19).

HealthyWA is updated daily and is a handy site to help keep you informed with accurate information regarding coronavirus.

The Munda Biddi Trail is now closed for upgrades and maintenance. This will remain closed for approximately two weeks or until it is declared safe.

The Prohibited Burning Period is being extended for a period of 7 days, from 14 March 2020 to 21 March 2020 inclusive.

Drink driving incidents in Denmark higher now than they were in recent years.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.