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.

Ten community groups have been named as recipients of the 2025/26 Shire of Denmark Community Grants – Round 1, following a thorough application review process.

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 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.

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.

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

The Shire of Denmark is reconsidering a long-standing community aspiration: the development of an indoor heated aquatic facility.

The Shire of Denmark’s Native Plant Nursery is inviting volunteers to help grow and care for seedlings that will be used in future revegetation efforts.

Two innovative, free 10-week fitness programs are making waves at the Denmark Recreation Centre by transforming how our younger community members build their physical and mental strength.

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.

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.

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

Policy aims to increase supply of affordable small-format housing across the Shire

Nine community groups named as successful applicants to this year's grants round

Shire-proudly supports the Bushfire Ready program in Denmark

Host a garage sale as part of a nation-wide event this November

Community Contributions Policy and Property Management Policy adopted

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

Shire collaborates with local school to revegetate bushland areas with native species

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

Concept plan and supporting documentation now available on Your Denmark

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

Construction to begin in 2025 thanks to $697,666 State Government grant