News & Announcements

The City of Kalamunda proudly announces the 2023 Perth Hills Spring Festival program, highlighting all the beauty and diversity the Perth Hills region has to offer.

A candidate post advises that recent audits of the City of Kalamunda by the WA Auditor General raise serious concerns and suggestions of impropriety. This statement is untrue.

The City of Kalamunda is pleased to provide an update on the exciting progress of two high-profile community projects: the Stirk Park Playground and Skate Park and the Woodlupine (Wattle Grove) Living Stream upgrade.

Sunday, 1 October 2023, marks the start of the City’s restricted burning season when permits to burn* are required for burning activities.

During Tuesday night's Ordinary Council Meeting, the City of Kalamunda received the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Ms Rhonda Hardy GAICD.

Notice is hereby given that the Public Agenda Briefing Forum scheduled to be held on Tuesday 3 October 2023 at 6:30pm will be cancelled.

The City of Kalamunda is holding an election by postal vote on Saturday, 21 October 2023 to fill vacancies in the offices of Mayor and Councillors.

Cleanaway services will continue to operate as per normal on the King's Birthday Public Holiday on Monday 25 September 2023. All bins are to be placed on the kerb by 6am on collection day.

The City of Kalamunda has announced the recipients of the 2023 Events Donations & Sponsorships program.

The Kalamatta Way Reserve Project, an environmental conservation initiative in Gooseberry Hill's Kalamatta Way Reserve, has successfully concluded, achieving significant milestones in habitat preservation and rejuvenation. Led by the City of Kalamunda, this project has garnered recognition for its effective strategies and positive impact on the local ecosystem.

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Community Citizen of the Year Awards.

At the August 2023 Ordinary Council Meeting the City of Kalamunda Council adopted the Urban Forest Strategy 2023-2043.

** Update - 13 October 2023 - works have again been delayed. The City expects the Car Park will re-open to the public at the end of October 2023. ******* The construction to Lewis Road Carpark has commenced, with upgrades including a brand-new embayed car park on Lewis Road with drainage upgrades, and the reconstruction of the car parking area for the City’s well-known Whistlepipe Gully trail at the end of Lewis Road.

Residents are advised that a section of Railway Road, opposite the Kalamunda Hotel, will be closed in both directions between 6pm on Tuesday 5 September and 5am on Wednesday 6 September for urgent roadworks.

With National Secure Your Home Day coming up on 23 September, residents are being encouraged to visit the NSYHD website and take advantage of the resources which are available.

An Ordinary Election by postal vote, will be held on Saturday, 21 October 2023 in the City of Kalamunda.

An Ordinary Postal Election will be held on Saturday, 21 October 2023 in the City of Kalamunda to fill the following vacancies:

The Great Spring Clean is a new, nationwide initiative to tackle litter and improve the environment, fostering a sense of community engagement and environmental stewardship and encouraging Australians to take action in September.

In response to current enquiries - the City provides on-request skip bins to residents for the collection of green waste and general household waste.

The City of Kalamunda is calling for Expressions of Interest from owners and operators of tourism orientated businesses to participate in the 2023 Perth Hills spring festival.