News & Announcements

City of Kalamunda media releases and announcements listed below:

Walliston Map Layout
7 December 2020

City’s Waste Facility Upgrades On Track

The City of Kalamunda will improve the Walliston Transfer Station over the next three years to better manage the City’s waste and comply with the site’s recent 20-year license renewal conditions.
Analogue Clock
3 December 2020

Christmas & New Year Opening Times

A Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to All from the City Mayor, Councillors, CEO & all the staff. Bin Collection and some of our facilities including Ranger Services have adjusted operating hours over this festive season.
Local Fire crew member strapping their protective helmet
2 December 2020

Be prepared - complete the 'My Bushfire Plan'

We urge you to bear in mind during this festive period your bushfire preparedness – to ensure that yourself, your family and your community are as safe as is possible.
Graphic promoting the KalaCash Keeping it Local campaign using Eftpos type cards
30 November 2020

Local Businesses get ready to accept ‘Kala Cash’

More than 60 local businesses have registered to accept ‘Kala Cash’ gift cards, an EFTPOS based gift card program, launched this week in the City of Kalamunda. Businesses throughout the City have jumped on board this buy local initiative funded and established through a partnership developed between Community Bank Forrestfield and High Wycombe Bendigo Bank and the City of Kalamunda, in response to effects of COVID 19 on local business.
An open book with Christmas present, pine cones, candy cane and a glass of milk
19 November 2020

City launches 2020 Festive Events Program

This week the City of Kalamunda launched its Christmas Festival Events Program featuring a number of marquee events including concerts, markets, arts and crafts, film nights and story telling.
Entrance to High Wycombe Library located on Markham Road in High Wycombe
17 November 2020

Temporary Closure: High Wycombe Library

Please note the High Wycombe Library will be closed from 25 November 2020 – 1 December 2020 inclusive for planned maintenance works.
Stirk Park - View of lake from under trees facing playground area
13 November 2020

City Wins Consultation Award For Stirk Park Upgrade

The City of Kalamunda has been recognised for giving local youth a voice in planning the Stirk Park Playground Upgrade at the 10th annual Local Government Policy Awards.
View from Zig Zag area in Gooseberry Hill - Perth City visible in distance
10 November 2020

Update: Temporary measures for Zig Zag Scenic Drive

Council has resolved to extend the closure of the Zig Zag Scenic Drive to vehicles as a temporary measure.
4 senior people with their arms out with blue sky behind them
5 November 2020

City Wants To Connect Seniors Through Song

The City of Kalamunda, Music Focus WA and Kalamunda Rotary have teamed up to launch a five-week Senior’s Choir as part of this year’s Senior’s Week celebrations.
A member of the DFES team in front of their vehicle on a bush track
4 November 2020

Residents Urged To Prepare For Looming Bushfire Season

City of Kalamunda residents are being warned against complacency as we head into bushfire season.
A local fire crew member in protective gear, crouching and holding a pair of gloves
3 November 2020

Bushfire Preparedness

Bushfires have the capacity to strike without warning and provided with the right environmental conditions, can quickly exceed firefighting resources, devastating community, properties, and infrastructure, while posing great risk to the loss of human life.
A tabby kitten laying down on a fluffly white blanket
2 November 2020

Cat Owners Reminded to Keep ‘Purry’ Friends Happy At Home

City of Kalamunda cat owners are being reminded of the obligations and benefits of being a responsible cat owner and keep their ‘purry’ friends contained at home.
Close up view of a microphone in the council chambers
29 October 2020

Meeting of Council

Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of Council will be held in the Council Chambers, Administration Centre, 2 Railway Road, Kalamunda, on: Tuesday 17 November 2020 commencing at 6.30 pm
Close up view of a microphone in the council chambers
29 October 2020

Special Meeting of Council

Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of Council will be held in the Council Chambers, Administration Centre, 2 Railway Road, Kalamunda, on: Tuesday 3 November 2020 commencing at 6.30 pm
The four Whoosh Performers
27 October 2020

Whoosh! World acclaimed Sensorium Theatre returns home to Kalamunda

Whoosh! an immersive work that puts children living with a disability at the centre of the action using all their senses to journey through space and back to Earth has travelled a full circle and returned home to the City of Kalamunda.
Local Schools Prepare For Bush Fire Season in 2020 Workshop
27 October 2020

Workshop Helps Local Schools Prepare For Bush Fire Season

The City of Kalamunda has worked with local schools to help develop and refine their bush fire preparedness plans as the weather heats up.
Forrestfield Men's Shed - Lloyal, Brian and Dave working in the shed
27 October 2020

Community Invited To Kalamunda Men's Shed Open Day

The Kalamunda Men’s Shed is holding an open day on Saturday, 14 November from 10am to 4pm. All members of the community are invited to check out the Men’s Shed in Lesmurdie with members giving live demonstrations and guided tours for small groups throughout the day. Children can get involved by taking part in some hands-on projects too.
View of a section of Perth Hills Trail Loop - Stage 1 trail - shows the dirt track going between trees and grass trees
21 October 2020

Hikers and Riders Ready to Tackle Kalamunda to Pickering Brook Trail

Construction of the Perth Hills Loop Trail, Stage 1, linking Kalamunda and Pickering Brook is now complete.
Side profile of an unknown woman volunteer outside in a group.
19 October 2020

Expression of Interest - Join the Youth Art Project

Right Track and City of Kalamunda are seeking expressions of interest to form a super group of young people who will design and install a public art masterpiece at the new High Wycombe Station!
image showing an abstract journey of data lines with a city background
15 October 2020

Website Maintenance: 15 October 2020

The City of Kalamunda's website may not be available from approximately 4.30pm to 4.45pm on Thursday, 15 October 2020 whilst our website undergoes some scheduled system maintenance.
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