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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.

Following the WA Government’s announcement, the updated National Construction Code (NCC) energy efficiency requirements will come into effect on the 1st May 2025, increasing the minimum standard for new residential buildings to a 7-star energy rating.

Council proposes to make a Public Places & Local Government Property Local Law in accordance the Local Government Act 1995 and other legislation enabling it.

Three community groups have been named as the recipients of 2024/25 Shire of Denmark Community Grants – Round 2, following a rigorous application review process.

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The Shire of Denmark is excited to announce the arrival of the 2025 Community Scorecard, inviting community members aged 14 and above to share their feedback on various services, programs, and activities the Shire provides.

Nominations for Denmark’s Community Citizen and Sportsperson of the Year Awards for 2025, an initiative that honours individuals who have made exceptional contributions to our community, open today.

The Shire of Denmark is thrilled to announce a second round of Community Grants has opened, with a pool of additional funding available for community groups to apply for.

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