Media Releases

Determined families rugged up and braved the rain on Friday to celebrate the birth of their child/ren at the annual Commemorative Tree Plantings across three parks in the City of Kalamunda.

“Not all Superheroes Wear Capes” is phrase often associated with our health care workers and is very fitting for our latest City of Kalamunda Community Local Hero Award winner, Emily Howells.

A new interactive, interpretive flora sign was unveiled on the Kalamunda Railway Heritage Trail this week by City of Kalamunda resident and retired teacher, Mrs Norma Walsh.

Nominated in recognition of his long serving and active membership of the Bush Fire Brigade, City of Kalamunda resident and Senior Community Local Hero, Simon Bell is a lifetime member of the Bush Fire Brigade having volunteered for over 17 years and assisted with over 550 fires.

The City of Kalamunda is trialling a revolutionary smart bin at Lesmurdie Falls.

Long-standing member of the Piesse Brook Friends Group and mentor to new (and old) Volunteers, Ken Patterson was awarded one of the City of Kalamunda’s Senior Community Local Hero Award recently.

The City of Kalamunda has made recycling easier for residents with the installation of four recycle stations at Kalamunda Central, Kalamunda Library, High Wycombe Library and High Wycombe Village Shopping Centre.

Avid reader Lucia Pownall has won a VIP Scribblers Festival Experience, iPad and signed book pack following a trip to Lesmurdie Library earlier this month!

The City of Kalamunda has officially launched its new Strategic Community Plan, a guiding document for the City and community over the next 10 years.

The City if Kalamunda has started prepping for a new roundabout at the Maida Vale Road-Roe Highway off ramp.

After more than 12-months of COVID-19 ups and downs, the City of Kalamunda has launched Kalamunda Thriving – a campaign that shines a light on local people and businesses.

The City of Kalamunda’s Clean and Green credentials have been bolstered with the recent announcement of $70,000 in funding from the Water Corporation’s 2021/2022 Local Government Urban Canopy Grant Program.

Challenges are inevitable, however City of Kalamunda resident, Debbie Don, is not known for letting them beat her.

City of Kalamunda resident Mr John Kellock was recognised this week for his long history arranging local, intra-state and inter-state adventures, for members of the Kalamunda Probus Club.

The City of Kalamunda has released its NAIDOC 2021 program and is encouraging the local community to come together to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s history, culture and achievements.

The City of Kalamunda will reopen the Zig Zag Scenic Drive in Gooseberry Hill during the day from 1 July 2021 for a 12-month trial.

An upgrade featuring new dual flying fox, awesome ninja course, nature play area, new seating, paths and planting is underway Lincoln Reserve in Forrestfield.

The City of Kalamunda has kicked off its 20-year licence renewal improvements at the Walliston Transfer Station.

The City of Kalamunda has released two mixed-media videos detailing ways to keep pets and livestock safe in emergency situations.

*** Due to 3-day lockdown for Perth Metro and Peel regions in relation to COVID-19 announced by WA Government ANZAC dawn services have been cancelled - For those who wish to participate in the driveway service, listen to services live via radio *** Residents and visitors are encouraged to commemorate ANZAC Day 2021, with local events in Kalamunda and Pickering Brook to remember and reflect on the sacrifices of our past and current service personnel.