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Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban Declared
Posted 23 December 2025 Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban Declared

Harvest and Vehicle Movement Ban has been declared for Thursday 25 and Friday 26 December.

Prohibited Burning Period Commences Today 16 December
Posted 16 December 2025 Prohibited Burning Period Commences Today 16 December

From today, 16 December to 15 March 2026, it is an offence to light an outdoor fire.

Restricted Burning Period Commences Tomorrow
Posted 31 October 2025 Restricted Burning Period Commences Tomorrow

The 2025 Unrestricted Burning Season is coming to an end, with the Shire of Denmark entering the Restricted Burning Period tomorrow, Saturday 1 November.

Special Meeting of Electors Minutes now Available
Posted 16 September 2025 Special Meeting of Electors Minutes now Available

The Minutes from the Special meeting of Electors, held on Thursday 11th September, are now available.

Annual Firebreak Notice to Arrive in Mailboxes from this week
Posted 25 August 2025 Annual Firebreak Notice to Arrive in Mailboxes from this week

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.

Popular Book A Ranger Program Reopens in Lead Up to Bushfire Season
Posted 21 August 2025 Popular Book A Ranger Program Reopens in Lead Up to Bushfire Season

Looking ahead to the 2025/2026 summer, our Rangers are once again offering their free ‘Book a Ranger’ service, which allows community members to make an appointment with a Ranger to review the property maintenance requirements in the annual Firebreak and Property Management Notice.

Request For Quotes - Spring 2025 Mitigation Activity Fund Program
Posted 16 July 2025 Request For Quotes - Spring 2025 Mitigation Activity Fund Program

The Shire of Denmark is requesting quotes for the treatments in the Spring 2025 (MAF 2425R2) Program, which are expected to be completed by 1st November 2025.

Burn Smart: No Time for Complacency, Even in Winter
Posted 06 June 2025 Burn Smart: No Time for Complacency, Even in Winter

The end of the Restricted Burning Period doesn't mean we should be complacent about the risk of fire.

Appointment Of Chief Bush Fire Control Officer
Posted 06 May 2025 Appointment Of Chief Bush Fire Control Officer

Nigel Marsh has stepped down from his appointment as the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer.

Restricted Burning Period Currently in Place
Posted 01 April 2025 Restricted Burning Period Currently in Place

As of the 30th March, the Shire of Denmark is currently in the Restricted Burning Period.

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