Media Releases

Central Mall is set to be upgraded as part of the proposed streetscape improvements under the Kalamunda Activity Centre Plan. At the Special Council Meeting on Tuesday 30 June 2020, Council adopted the 2020/2021 Budget, which included a $2.4 million commitment for upgrades in the Kalamunda Town Centre, which incorporates detail designs of a new streetscape for Central Mall.

The City of Kalamunda has received a petition signed by 233 local residents requesting the Kalamunda town centre’s road system be changed to give pedestrians priority over vehicles.

The City of Kalamunda supports the new Share the Space campaign which has been launched by the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) this week.

The City of Kalamunda has awarded grants totalling $190,000 to 44 local groups and organisations as part of its COVID-19 Innovation grants program.

City of Kalamunda residents will be able to cash in eligible containers for 10 cents each at any authorised Container for Change refund point from 1 October.

Shake off those pandemic blues and head for the Hills this Spring! The City of Kalamunda has teamed up with local businesses to create six jam-packed weekends of fun activities and events for the whole family.

The City of Kalamunda have awarded the Senior Community Local Hero Award for July to Peter Hanson, outgoing and long-term President of Kalamunda & Districts Basketball Association (KDBA).

The City of Kalamunda dog and cat registration renewal reminders will be issued next month. Mayor Margaret Thomas said with this in mind it was timely to remind all pet owners to do their bit to ensure both their pets and people stay safe.

The City of Kalamunda will be commencing the major review of its Strategic Community Plan and is inviting the community to take part in the process.

The City of Kalamunda is excited to be announcing the completion of works at the intersection of Hale Road and Woolworths Drive, Forrestfield. Mayor Margaret Thomas opened the intersection at an official ceremony earlier this morning, acknowledging the Whadjuk Noongar people, the traditional owners and custodians of the land.

Are you up for the Challenge? The City of Kalamunda’s Lesmurdie Library is holding a fun ‘Big Brick Build Off LEGO® Challenge this Saturday and are calling for all Blokes - Dads, Grandads, Carer’s, Big Brothers, Uncles to bring their kids of all ages to test their LEGO® inventiveness.

Act now before we lose one of our endemic species, the quenda. The City of Kalamunda is encouraging residents to join the 2020 Spring Quenda Count, an environmental study facilitated by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Australia and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA).

The City of Kalamunda have awarded the Local Hero Awards to three deserving community members in recognition for their contribution to local sporting communities and keeping the High Wycombe community litter free.

Excited students from the Kalamunda Secondary Education Support Centre (KSESC) have been participating in weekly environmental education and conservation activities along the Railway Heritage Trail. The interactive lessons included history sessions, rubbish and fire risk management, and flora and fauna identification.

Renowned Australian singer-songwriter Phil Walleystack will join the Perth Symphony Orchestra’s string section for one-night at the Kalamunda Performing Arts Centre on 12 September.

The City of Kalamunda has successfully conducted feral fox and rabbit control in local parks and reserves in its commitment to remove invasive and destructive species.

The Perth Hills Preparedness Project aims to build resiliency and prepare local communities for emergency situations. The City of Kalamunda is proud to be collaborating in this Red Cross initiative, in partnership with the Shire of Mundaring and the City of Swan. The Project will deliver a variety of resiliency building programs over the next two years, providing lots of opportunities for community members to engage and become involved.

The City of Kalamunda is one-step closer to naming its new community centre at Jorgensen Park after releasing a shortlist of six names for public voting.

The City of Kalamunda continues to work hard behind the scenes to plan for and create quality spaces promoting positive lifestyle opportunities and connected communities.

The late politician and agricultural scientist, Ray Owen, has been honoured by the Royal Agricultural Society of WA (RASWA) as the 2020 WA Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee.