The Shire of Denmark’s annual Youth Fest is just around the corner, with the popular local event set to be held at McLean Sports Precinct on Wednesday 15 April from 11am to 3pm.

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

A landmark strategy to empower the Shire of Denmark’s young people and strengthen their connection to community life has been officially adopted by the Shire Council, setting out a clear vision to ensure young people in our community have access to spaces, activities, and opportunities that support them in connecting, growing, and achieving their goals.

The second round of the Shire of Denmark’s Community Grants program, which supports local not-for-profit groups to deliver projects that benefit the Denmark community, is now open.

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.

Join us for all inclusive activities and community resource stalls!

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.

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.

For the last few weeks, members of the Shire of Denmark’s senior community have been gathering every Friday morning to throw punches and share a laugh, thanks to a free 10-week Martial Arts for Seniors course, provided by the Denmark Recreation Centre.

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.

Come celebrate the amazing volunteers as we recognise these incredible community members and announce the winners of the 2025 Citizen of the year and Sportsperson of the Year awards.

Contact Community Services before Wednesday 4th June to be featured for free.

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.

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.

Events in Denmark and Peaceful Bay on January 26th 2025

A message from the Denmark Shire President Kingsley Gibson

$2,857,500 grant awarded by Lotterywest ensures $5m project will go ahead

Local contractor engaged to deliver construction of new path, completed by April 2025

Community clubs united last week to take a stand against family and domestic violence

Council agrees to advertise proposed lease of McLean House to Denmark Dance Company

Free, inclusive activities, Tues 3 December at the Denmark Recreation Centre

Community members 60+ invited to book tickets to Seniors Luncheon

Youth Affairs Council of WA survey closes Sunday 8 September

All community members welcome to come along: 10.30am Friday 19 July at Denmark Community Resource Centre

Preliminary work underway, youth aged 15-25 invited to be peer researchers

Youth Affairs Council of WA calling for young people to conduct peer research in paid opportunity

Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2024: 'Something for Everyone'

Community invited to share feedback during Public Comment 2-17 April

Ramp and jetty will be open for public use from Friday 29 March