22 June 2026
Transition to new financial system
The City of Kalamunda will transition to a new financial system (TechnologyOne) on Wednesday 1 July 2026. Most services will continue as normal, with only minor temporary changes to payment availability.
31 July 2026
Playground replacement progressing at Maida Vale Reserve
The City of Kalamunda will begin removing the existing playground at Maida Vale Reserve this week as the next step towards delivering a new playground for the community.
31 July 2026
Is that a flying building? Five modular units land at Hartfield Park
Five modular units have been successfully craned into position at Hartfield Park, marking a major milestone in the delivery of new Forrestfield United Football Club changerooms that will, for the first time, properly cater for both male and female teams and includes accessible amenities to better support people of all abilities.
31 July 2026
Public Consultation Open for Draft Local Planning Policy 1.0Development Assessment
At the July 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting (OCM), Council resolved to advertise the draft Local Planning Policy 1.0 - Development Assessment (Draft LPP 1.0).
31 July 2026
Public Consultation Open for Proposed Rural and Urban Environment and Nuisance Local Law 2026
The City of Kalamunda is inviting community members to review and provide feedback on the proposed Rural and Urban Environment and Nuisance Local Law 2026, following Council's resolution on 28 July 2026 to give local public notice of the proposed local law.
30 July 2026
Win 1 of 4 Family Passes to Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience!
Sign up for a new library membership or renew your existing membership at Kalamunda, Lesmurdie, High Wycombe or Forrestfield Libraries by 8 August 2026 and you'll automatically go into the draw to win 1 of 4 Family Passes to Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience.
29 July 2026
Kalamunda shares innovative local government approach with Sarawak leaders
The City of Kalamunda recently welcomed 30 senior government leaders from Sarawak, Malaysia to share insights on managing growth while balancing environmental protection, economic development and community needs.
27 July 2026
Free property walk-throughs and a chance to win!
24 July 2026
New Live Active Classes Now Available at Lesmurdie Hall
Move more, feel great and stay active for life!
17 July 2026
Upcoming Capital Works Across the City
The City of Kalamunda is continuing to invest in safer, more accessible infrastructure, with several footpath upgrade projects commencing over the coming weeks as part of the 2026/27 Works Programme.
15 July 2026
H5 Bird Flu (Avian Influenza): Information for our community
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is leading the State response following the detection of H5 Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) in Western Australia.
10 July 2026
Capital Works Update | July 2026
The City of Kalamunda will soon commence a number of road renewal and footpath upgrade projects as part of the 2026/27 Capital Works Program, helping to improve the safety, accessibility and longevity of our local infrastructure.
6 July 2026
Better Health, Better Value
Take your fitness to the next level with the all-new Platinum Membership
3 July 2026
Works Notice: Juniper Way Path Renewal
The City of Kalamunda has included in its 2026/27 Capital Works Budget, for the upgrade of the existing footpath from Juniper Way to Solandra Way, Forrestfield.
1 July 2026
Storms - be prepared
29 June 2026
NAIDOC Week 2026: 50 Years of Deadly
Fifty Years of Deadly marks a milestone. It’s a tribute to the people who built this movement. the Elders who stood firm, the organisers who made space, the artists who turned resistance into expression, and the communities who keep showing up, year after year.
22 June 2026
Transition to new financial system
The City of Kalamunda will transition to a new financial system (TechnologyOne) on Wednesday 1 July 2026. Most services will continue as normal, with only minor temporary changes to payment availability.
1 June 2026
City of Kalamunda Transitions to Burning Permitted Season
The City’s burning permitted season begins on Monday, 1 June 2026.
FAQ's
What is a local law?
A local law is legislation made by local governments to deal with things a local government is required to regulate.
Is the City allowed to make a local law?
Yes, the Local Government Act 1995 and other acts of Parliament give any local government the power to make a local law.
Can the City make whatever local law it likes?
No. Local law making by local governments is subject to the authority of State Parliament and a dedicated Parliamentary committee that reviews all local laws made by local governments. If a local law made by a local government is beyond lawful power or does not have an Act of Parliament to enable it, the Parliamentary committee can recommend to Parliament it be struck out.
Why did the City give public notice for the proposed local law?
It is a requirement of the Local Government Act 1995 to do so.
Why do we need the proposed Rural and Urban Environment and Public Nuisance Local Law?
As the local environmental health enforcement agency, the City needs a regulatory mechanism to deal with nuisance issues that can arise from time to time in the district involving odour, noise, dust, vermin control, hoarding and pollution complaints. The proposed local law continues the mechanism that has existed for many years in the district and will repeal the existing Animals and Nuisance Local Law, and the Bee Keeping Local Law with a single contemporary local law.
What things will this proposed local law deal with?
The proposed local law will allow the City to deal with a range of nuisances that can arise from common activities on land. Think of things like animal husbandry, building site litter, spray paint drift, unreasonable noise, smoke emissions, poultry keeping and bee keeping.
Many people in the district do these things without an issue. Sometimes however a nuisance can be caused to others, meaning the City must have the ability to take action when a nuisance is substantiated.
Can I be fined if I breach the local law?
Not all breaches of the proposed local law will be offences. It will depend on the nature of the offence.
How does this affect me?
Most people will continue their day-to-day activities and not notice any difference. As noted above, the proposed local law continues a regulatory scheme that has existed for many years. In addition, there are some new provisions that will allow the City to act on certain nuisance complaints that previously were not actionable.
Can I have a say on the proposed local law?
Yes you can. Public comment is open until 18 September 2026.
What happens after the public comment period?
The Council will need to consider any public submissions, and then decide whether to make the local law. If the Council decides to make the local law, it will then be published in the Government Gazette and comes into force 14 days after the day it is published.
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We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners, the Whadjuk Noongar People as the Custodians of this land. We also pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past, present and future who have and continue to reside in the area and have been an integral part of the history of this region.
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