News & Announcements

City of Kalamunda media releases and announcements listed below:

11 January 2022

Expressions of Interest Now Open - Harmony Multicultural Festival

To make this event a true reflection of the multitude of amazing community organisations located in the City of Kalamunda, we invite you to get involved!

10 January 2022

Open for Comment: Forrestfield / High Wycombe Industrial Area – Stage 1 Development Contribution Plan (DCP) Report

The City of Kalamunda (City) has undertaken the annual review of the Development Contribution Plan (DCP). Submissions close at 5pm on 15 February 2022.

7 January 2022

Open for Comment: Draft Local Planning Policy 34 - Wetlands and Waterways (LPP34)

The City of Kalamunda has adopted a Draft Local Planning Policy 34 - Wetlands and Waterways (LPP34) for public comment. Public comment has been extended to 5pm on Monday, 21 February 2022.

5 January 2022

Voting Now Open! Name the New Community Reuse Shop

What’s in a Name… The City of Kalamunda is partnering with Workpower to create a community reuse shop at Walliston Transfer Station. Voting closes 5pm on Monday, 31 January 2022.

5 January 2022

Gladys Newton Park Upgrade

Gladys Newton is being upgraded to create a vibrant multi-purpose outdoor space that connects park users with the surrounding natural environment and offers contemporary facilities for all park users.

View of Stirk Park and the lake during Autumn

4 January 2022

Crucial funding secured for Stirk Park

The City of Kalamunda has secured a $1.715 million grant from Lotterywest towards the construction and associated costs for development of the playground and skate park at the Stirk Park Precinct.

Large pink pin market pointing to a location on a grey-scale map

4 January 2022

Have Your Say: Amendment 106 to Local Planning Scheme No. 3 – Kalamunda Activity Centre Plan (KACP) and Local Planning Policy 30 (LPP30)

The City of Kalamunda has initiated Amendment 106 and LPP 30 for the purposes of public advertising.

Zoomed in shot of two pairs of feet in front of graffiti wall whist sitting down.

4 January 2022

What do you want for our young people?

Every five years the City develops a Youth Plan. The City is asking our community - what do we want for our youth? For their future?

22 December 2021

Notice of Meeting - Annual General Meeting of Electors

The City of Kalamunda Annual General Meeting of Electors to receive the 2020/2021 Annual Report will be held at the City of Kalamunda Administration Centre, 2 Railway Road, Kalamunda on: Tuesday 1 February 2022 at 6:30pm.

Darren Peterson (left) with Mayor Margaret Thomas at 2021 annual Thank a Volunteer ceremony

21 December 2021

Local hero a champion for positive mental health

Mental health advocate and Gooseberry Hill resident Darren Peterson was presented a City of Kalamunda Local Hero Award at the City’s annual Thank a Volunteer event this month.

Dee Howells - 2021 Senior Local Hero with Mayor Margaret Thomas

21 December 2021

Local hero plays the part on volunteering stage

Local thespian and Kalamunda resident Dee Howells was presented the Senior Local Hero Award at the City of Kalamunda’s annual Thank a Volunteer event this month.

High school student and Forrestfield resident Bryzlyn Sin taking out the 2021 Young Local Hero of the Year award

21 December 2021

Local hero proves you’re never too young to make the world a better place

A new young hero was crowned recently, with high school student and Forrestfield resident Bryzlyn Sin taking out the Young Local Hero of the Year award in the City of Kalamunda’s Local Hero Awards.

20 December 2021

WA Volunteer Service Awards

The Department of Communities helps to acknowledge the significant efforts of Western Australia's volunteers through the WA Volunteer Service Awards program. 2022 nominations are now open.

Maclarty Way Turtle Path road crossing in WABN project located in High Wycombe

17 December 2021

City wins Planning Excellence Award

The City of Kalamunda and the Department of Transport have won the Stakeholder Engagement Award at the 2021 Planning Excellence Awards.

15 December 2021

Christmas & New Year Opening Times

A Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to All from the City Mayor, Councillors, CEO & all the staff. Additional recycling bin collections and some of our facilities including Ranger Services have adjusted operating hours over this festive season.

Zig Zag Gallery with Lions Club Art pieces from the 2018 exhibition

13 December 2021

Artists invited to submit original artworks for upcoming ‘Lions Club Art’ 2022 exhibition

The Lions Club of Kalamunda supports arts in the City of Kalamunda and is offering this group of awards to encourage and promote local artists. Hosting their annual exhibition at the Zig Zag Gallery, 2022 applications are now open and close on Monday, 3 January 2022.