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 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

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.

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.

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.

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An Ordinary Postal Election will be held on Saturday, 18 October 2025 in the Shire of Denmark to fill 4 vacancies.

The Shire of Denmark Council voted not to proceed with plans to proceed with the development of a local aquatic facility or undertake community consultation on the proposal at this time, at a Special Meeting held on Tuesday, 12 August.

A Special Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday, 12 August 2025, in the Council Chambers, 953 South Coast Highway, Denmark, commencing at 5.00pm.

A channel connecting Denmark’s Wilson Inlet to the Southern Ocean is expected to be opened on Wednesday, 6 August following a meeting between stakeholders.

The Shire of Denmark’s Community Grants program, which supports local not-for-profit groups deliver projects that benefit the Denmark community, is now open and over $50,000 is available—more than double the funding previously committed by the Shire.

The Shire of Denmark is set to upgrade our community services with a decision to relocate the Denmark Public Library to the current Visitor Centre site.

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The Shire of Denmark is calling on the community to help review our Local Heritage Survey, which seeks to recognise places of cultural heritage significance that are valued by the community and form part of the unique character of our Shire.

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The Shire of Denmark has initiated a final round of community consultation, seeking feedback on the Draft Mount Hallowell Management Plan, before it is presented to Council for approval.

As we transition through the winter months, Ocean Beach continues its exciting transformation, with the Shire of Denmark commencing the next stages of the redevelopment works following our award of the tender for the construction of the timber boardwalk and access steps to local contractor, Purpose Built Constructions.

The Shire of Denmark 2025 Citizen of the Year and Sportsperson of the Year Awards have been announced as part of Saturday’s Volunteer Appreciation Sundowner at the Denmark Community Resource Centre Gallery.

The residents of Springdale now have a new way of safely accessing the Denmark townsite, with today’s opening of the completed South Coast Highway (Springdale Beach) Shared Path connecting Woodward Heights to the existing path at the Denmark Cemetery.

Nigel Marsh has stepped down from his appointment as the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer.

The South Coast Highway (Springdale Beach) Shared Path project between Denmark Cemetery and Woodward Heights, Springdale is approaching completion, with the pouring of its final pavement surface of red concrete and red asphalt marking an exciting milestone for this important community project.

Get ready to celebrate Youth Week 2025 with our Shire of Denmark Youth Fest, supported by the Department of Communities, held on Wednesday, 16th April, 2025, from 11am to 3pm at the McLean Sports Precinct near the skate park.