Shire CEO reveals new game plan
Patricia Gill. Denmark Shire chief executive David Schober will officially end his tenure on July 11 to return to a lifelong passion, coaching basketball. Former professional basketball coach David will take a ‘dream job’ at the Denmark Senior High School vacated by dual Olympian Paul Rogers.
Inlet fishery opportunity
Wilson Inlet could become a thriving commercial fishery for rock oysters and mussels given the correct salinity levels, says aquaculturalist Zak Launay. The sustainable product feeds on phytoplankton and has the capacity to contribute greatly to the local economy, creating jobs and local fresh seafood.
UWA forum to focus on prescribed burning
A fire and air forum will be held at the University of WA in Perth on May 5 to explore community concern regarding the impacts of broad-scale prescribed burning in South West forests ... Speakers will include those with expertise in landscape flammability, biodiversity, ecology, air pollution, health impacts and the latest in peer-reviewed research.
Windfarm celebrates ten years
Serena Kirby. Denmark's community windfarm is the first and only community-owned wind farm in WA and it recently celebrated 10 years of operation. Conditions on the day were appropriate for the showcasing of the wind farm as the high winds meant the turbines were working at a 100 per cent output.
Town’s history in safe hands
Serena Kirby. The Denmark Historical Society will celebrate 40 years since it was restarted in 1983 after a long hiatus. History buff and retired teacher Bev McGuinness has been involved with the society for all but 10 of those years.
Railway memories fading fast
Ross McGuinness. Only three elements of Denmark’s railway exist today nearly 60 years since the closure of the line. Two are still clearly visible while the third, the historic 1897 turntable, is now mainly covered. The turntable and adjacent engine pit, sometimes referred to as the ash pit, are located on the bridge end of the station site.
Locals rule on their home hill
The Denmark Mountain Bike Club hosted the first round of the State downhill series on Sunday, March 5 and local riders dominated the podium atop Lapko Road. Almost 100 riders from across WA made the journey to Denmark for the event now in its third year.
