News & Announcements

City of Kalamunda media releases and announcements listed below:

2 July 2020

2020/2021 Draft Budget Adopted by Council

The City of Kalamunda’s 2020/21 Budget has been adopted by Council setting a framework focused on financial sustainability, delivery of priority capital works projects and measures to assist those in the community suffering financial hardship because of COVID-19.

View of netball courts located at Maida Vale Netball Centre

29 June 2020

Maida Vale Reserve Upgrades Planned

The City of Kalamunda wants to drive forward a $15.5 million plan to improve infrastructure at the Maida Vale Reserve to meet the demands of the local community and deliver opportunities for increased wellbeing.

View of the Kalamunda History Village including the steam train and other outbuildings

29 June 2020

2020 Heritage Award Finalist - Kalamunda History Village

The City of Kalamunda is excited to reveal that the Kalamunda History Village is a finalist in the WA Heritage Awards, 2020.

An image of walking bush trail with a hiker carrying a backpack.

29 June 2020

City Applauds New WA-Hiking Strategy

The City of Kalamunda has welcomed this week’s announcement of a 10-year WA Hiking Strategy by the State Government.

24 June 2020

Amended Notice of Special Meeting of Council

Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of Council will be held in the Council Chambers, Administration Centre, 2 Railway Road, Kalamunda, on: Tuesday 30 June 2020 commencing at 6.30 pm.

Fox stalking next to some grass and fallen log

23 June 2020

Outfoxing destructive foxes

The City of Kalamunda is undertaking trapping of foxes in Fred Eversden Reserve, commencing 29 June 2020, following reports of an active fox having significant impact on local wildlife.

Dave Feast presented by Mayor Margaret Thomas the Local Hero nomination for May 2020

22 June 2020

Local hero lighting the way

Committed football coach and mentor, Dave Feast was presented a City of Kalamunda ‘Local Hero Award’ by the Mayor Margaret Thomas at the Club earlier this week.

A straight bitumen footpath through a wooded area

22 June 2020

Have Your Say: Meloway Drive Reserve (Maida Vale) Visioning

What is your vision? How should this land be utilised?

hand showing graphs on a laptop on a wooden table

22 June 2020

Annual Community Scorecard Results Released

City of Kalamunda residents have returned overwhelmingly positive feedback for its weekly rubbish collections, Walliston Transfer Station and its libraries and information services in its latest Community Scorecard.

A person wearing a white shirt rolling an arty poster onto a graphic wall

19 June 2020

Youth Safety - We Want Your Voice!

Do you have ideas about new programs you want to see? Here’s your chance to have a voice in how we shape this space. You tell us, and we’ll listen.

17 June 2020

Have Your Say - 2020/2021 Differential Rates Advertised

The City of Kalamunda is seeking feedback from ratepayers on the proposed differential rates for 2020/2021 as part of its Draft Budget.

Youth stand - community members providing feedback

17 June 2020

Opportunities for Youth

Young people and their inclusion in activities and access to opportunities remains a key focus within the City, with the team now adding a host of virtual events to the calendar to keep youth connected and engaged amidst the events of COVID-19.

Image of the Hartfield Park Recreation Centre Entrance

16 June 2020

City Announces More Facilities Open

In line with current health advice, the City of Kalamunda is pleased to announce the Zig Zig Gallery, Hartfield Park Recreation Centre and the Kalamunda History Village will open to the public this week.

Road view from Hale Road with Woolworths Drive on the left in the suburb of Forrestfield

16 June 2020

Roundabout Construction at Hale Road and Woolworths Drive to Start

The City of Kalamunda has confirmed work will start next week on upgrades at the intersection of Hale Road and Woolworths Drive, Forrestfield.

9 June 2020

City Supports Statewide Community Resilience Scorecard

The City of Kalamunda is keenly aware that the nationally- and locally-mandated social and financial measures introduced to contain the spread and impact of COVID-19 have had a profound impact on the community.

4 June 2020

City Prepares to Reopen Facilities, including Playgrounds and Skate Parks From 6 June

In line with the WA Government’s COVID-19 Phase 3 easing of restrictions, the City of Kalamunda will reopen a range of community and public recreation facilities from Saturday, 6 June.

View of a black bushfire smoke rising from a fire on a hill

3 June 2020

Trails and Track closures due to prescribed burns

Update: Monday, 8 June 2020 - The City have received confirmation that the prescribed burns have now been completed - the walk trails have now reopened.