Media Releases

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.

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.

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.

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

City of Kalamunda Mayor Margaret Thomas announced a new Freeman of the City this week, at the Annual Thank a Volunteer Day event.

The City of Kalamunda is partnering with Workpower to create a community reuse shop at Walliston Transfer Station, which will officially open in early 2022.

The City of Kalamunda is seeking community feedback on the current discounts that are provided for eligible customers regarding their Annual Waste Charges.

The City of Kalamunda is reminding landowners to reach out and contact the City before commencing any changes in land use or physical works on site.

The City of Kalamunda held a Graduation Ceremony at the Zig Zag Cultural Centre this week, recognizing the work of the Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre Duke of Edinburgh International Award Australia recipients.

NRL WA hosted a fifth consecutive Fuel to Go & Play Harmony Cup Tournament, late last month.

The City of Kalamunda has selected BOS Civil to redevelop the Central Mall in Kalamunda. Mayor Margaret Thomas said that the project is one of the key components of the City’s Activity Centre Plan and will deliver a vibrant experience that supports both day and night-time activities.

The City of Kalamunda was honoured to be awarded a Local Government Professionals Connecting Community Award for community engagement at the Annual State Conference Awards.

In the lead up to the summer holiday home renovation season the City of Kalamunda is warning home owners to be asbestos aware. Over the past two years more than 8,000 deaths from asbestos-related diseases were recorded including asbestosis and lung cancer with an alarming number of deaths from mesothelioma attributed to both occupational (tradies) and non-occupational (homeowners) exposure during residential renovations.

The City of Kalamunda is reminding residents of the need to be bushfire prepared as we head into summer.

The City of Kalamunda has thrown it support behind a range of community activities and initiatives for Seniors Week 2021, with a strong focus on healthy Ageing.

The City of Kalamunda is teaming up with the Perth Symphony Orchestra (PSO) to present a concert under the stars at Melrose, Carmel, on Saturday, 13 November 2021.

The City of Kalamunda awarded two Freeman on 12 October 2021, Mrs Norma Walsh, and her husband Mr Max Walsh, who have made a significant contribution to the City of Kalamunda over their lives.

Don’t hold your breath. Give a shout out! Trish Verran is the latest of the City of Kalamunda’s Local Hero Award winners. Nominated for her volunteer work at the Guildford and Kalamunda Districts Swim Club, Trish’s association with the Club dates to 2008.

Congratulations to Tessa Forrest, who was presented with a City of Kalamunda Young Local Hero Award this week at Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to wildlife conservation.

You don’t have to be old to be one of our vintage Local Heroes. Benjamin Hughes was awarded a Young Local Hero Award in recognition of his volunteer work (twice a week) at the Kalamunda History Village. Benjamin ensures the paths are clear and that everything looks in tip top shape.