Pillar 3: Culture and Community

Bag a Bargain this Spring at the 2025 Garage Sale Trail
Posted 10 September 2025 Bag a Bargain this Spring at the 2025 Garage Sale Trail

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.

Denmark Public Library Birdwatching Kits Recognised at State Awards
Posted 28 August 2025 Denmark Public Library Birdwatching Kits Recognised at State Awards

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.

Community Grants First Round Applications Now Open
Posted 01 August 2025 Community Grants First Round Applications Now Open

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.

Library Services Set to Transform with Planned Move to Visitor’s Centre
Posted 30 July 2025 Library Services Set to Transform with Planned Move to Visitor’s Centre

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.

Annual Budget Adopted by Council, Securing Funding for Community Priorities
Posted 30 July 2025 Annual Budget Adopted by Council, Securing Funding for Community Priorities

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

Council to Consider Plans on Long-Debated Aquatic Facility
Posted 30 July 2025 Council to Consider Plans on Long-Debated Aquatic Facility

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

Volunteer at the Shire of Denmark’s Native Plant Nursery
Posted 25 July 2025 Volunteer at the Shire of Denmark’s Native Plant Nursery

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.

New Youth Fitness Programs Fuel Confidence And Mental Wellbeing
Posted 03 July 2025 New Youth Fitness Programs Fuel Confidence And Mental Wellbeing

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.

Help Us Write Denmark’s Heritage Story
Posted 26 June 2025 Help Us Write Denmark’s Heritage Story

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.

Mt Hallowell Management Plan Final Review Period Commences
Posted 18 June 2025 Mt Hallowell Management Plan Final Review Period Commences

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.

Have Your Say on Future of Mount Hallowell Reserve
Posted 03 January 2025 Have Your Say on Future of Mount Hallowell Reserve

A message from the Denmark Shire President Kingsley Gibson

Massive Funding Announcement a Win for Berridge Park Revitalisation
Posted 16 December 2024 Massive Funding Announcement a Win for Berridge Park Revitalisation

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

Springdale Shared Path Due to Get Underway Next Month
Posted 12 December 2024 Springdale Shared Path Due to Get Underway Next Month

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

Respectful Relations Program Launched with 16 Laps for 16 Days in WA
Posted 03 December 2024 Respectful Relations Program Launched with 16 Laps for 16 Days in WA

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

McLean House to Receive Boost of Youthful Energy
Posted 28 November 2024 McLean House to Receive Boost of Youthful Energy

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

Have a Seat With Us: International Day of People with Disability
Posted 27 November 2024 Have a Seat With Us: International Day of People with Disability

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

New Tiny Homes on Wheels Policy Adopted
Posted 27 November 2024 New Tiny Homes on Wheels Policy Adopted

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

Community Grants Awarded to 2024 Recipients
Posted 30 October 2024 Community Grants Awarded to 2024 Recipients

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

Third Annual Bushfire Ready Weekend Fri 1 Nov - Sun 3 Nov
Posted 15 October 2024 Third Annual Bushfire Ready Weekend Fri 1 Nov - Sun 3 Nov

Shire-proudly supports the Bushfire Ready program in Denmark

Registrations Open for Garage Sale Trail 2024
Posted 13 September 2024 Registrations Open for Garage Sale Trail 2024

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

New Policies Ensure Transparency When Spending Public Funds
Posted 30 August 2024 New Policies Ensure Transparency When Spending Public Funds

Community Contributions Policy and Property Management Policy adopted

Shire Commits more than $1M in Support of Community Groups
Posted 07 August 2024 Shire Commits more than $1M in Support of Community Groups

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

Connection Through Planting for National Trees Day
Posted 26 July 2024 Connection Through Planting for National Trees Day

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

Youth Chats: Youth Drop In Session Hosted By YACWA
Posted 12 July 2024 Youth Chats: Youth Drop In Session Hosted By YACWA

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

Consultation for Inaugural Youth Strategy to Begin Soon
Posted 20 June 2024 Consultation for Inaugural Youth Strategy to Begin Soon

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

Turner Road Trails Concept Plan: Out for Comment
Posted 19 June 2024 Turner Road Trails Concept Plan: Out for Comment

Concept plan and supporting documentation now available on Your Denmark

Inaugural Youth Strategy: Apply to be a Youth Peer Researcher
Posted 12 June 2024 Inaugural Youth Strategy: Apply to be a Youth Peer Researcher

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

Partial Funding Secured for Berridge Park Revitalisation
Posted 26 March 2024 Partial Funding Secured for Berridge Park Revitalisation

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

Garage Sale Trail 2023: Impact Report Released
Posted 26 March 2024 Garage Sale Trail 2023: Impact Report Released

Nearly 20 tonnes of reusable items prevented from ending up in landfill locally

New iPads a Win for Accessibility at Denmark's Library
Posted 08 February 2024 New iPads a Win for Accessibility at Denmark's Library

iPads available to borrow for library members to boost accessibility to online resources

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