The Shire of Denmark is encouraging all residents to prepare early for the upcoming bushfire season, with the 2025/2026 Firebreak and Property Management Notice (FPMN) arriving in mailboxes this week.

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.

The Shire of Denmark has adopted its 2025/2026 Annual Budget, reaffirming its commitment to delivering services and infrastructure aligned with community priorities.

A Special Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday, 29 July 2029, in the Council Chambers, 953 South Coast Highway, Denmark, commencing at 6.00pm.

Community members invited to read proposal and provide comment before 5pm Wednesday 18 June

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

Seven lucky ratepayers rewarded with Denmark Dollars for paying rates by due date

Support through rate waivers, peppercorn leases, service agreements, events and cash contributions

Boosted funding for road infrastructure and civil works equipment in newly adopted budget

Budget "maintains focus on the key needs identified in our Strategic Community Plan"

Next four years of project and service delivery planned in line with community feedback

Community members invited to read proposal and provide comment before 5pm Wednesday 3 July

More than $30,000 allocated to Access and Inclusion projects and deliverables

Funding allocated for new fish cleaning facilities and better public toilet access

Funding and support to deliver on youth services community priority

Roads across the Shire set to be upgraded in the year ahead following community feedback

Renewed focus on areas such as roads and youth in line with community feedback

Community invited to submit feedback on proposal by Thurs 13 July

Every dollar counts. Find out where your rates are going this financial year