Perth Hills producers have continued to cement the region’s reputation as one of Western Australia’s most respected destinations for distilleries and wineries, taking home top honours at the 2025 Perth Royal Distilled Spirits Awards and the Perth Hills Wine Show.

Nine young Aboriginal women from Swan View Senior High School’s Stars Foundation recently attended the Aboriginal Youth Standing Strong NAIDOC Youth Ball 2025, held at Optus Stadium.

The Midvale Hub Child and Parent Centre was buzzing with excitement as hundreds of local families came together for the 2025 Baby Expo.

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make our community a better place? Nominations are now open for the 2026 Shire of Mundaring Australia Day Citizenship Awards. These awards are our chance to shine a light on the people and groups who make a real difference in the Shire, whether through recent achievements or a lifetime of service. 

The State Government has announced it will review the Cat Act 2011 to give local governments the power to introduce cat containment rules through local laws.

Children and families across the shire recently enjoyed a series of playgroup incursions run by Shire of Mundaring’s Emergency Management team.

The roar of engines and the thrill of rally racing return this month, with Tarmac West Rally (formerly Targa West) set to light up the Perth Hills from Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 September 2025.

The North Stoneville Structure Plan 34 (SP34) remains before the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT).

An Ordinary Postal Election will be held on Saturday, 18 October 2025. Nominations are listed by ward in order of receipt

We’re excited to share that our website has had a major upgrade.

Nominations for the 2025 local government elections have closed, and it is now up to our community to decide who will represent them on Council.

Game on, Mount Helena. Council has unanimously given the green light to the long-awaited upgrade of the Elsie Austin changerooms at its Special Council Meeting on Tuesday 2 September 2025.

An Ordinary Postal Election will be held in the Shire of Mundaring on Saturday 18 October 2025. Community members will vote to fill vacancies across the Shire’s four wards.

Families are warmly invited to enjoy a free day of learning, support and entertainment when Baby Expo 2025 returns on Tuesday 9 September.

During August and September 2025, turf areas at sports fields and parks across the Shire will be treated for broadleaf weeds, including bindii and burr clover.

Local groups, clubs and creatives can now apply for funding through the Shire’s revitalised Community Funding Program, with simpler applications and more support available year-round.

Shire of Mundaring Council has resolved to oppose bauxite exploration and mining within the Shire of Mundaring including the Mundaring Weir water catchment, citing community concerns for water security, and environmental impacts to the region’s unique jarrah forest.

Shire of Mundaring has secured State Government funding to carry out bushfire mitigation works in several local reserves and verges over the next 12 months.

You may be eligible to be enrolled to vote in the local government elections on 18 October 2025 if you live in or are an owner or occupier of rateable property in the Shire of Mundaring.

Shire of Mundaring has adopted its 2025/26 Budget and Corporate Business Plan, setting a bold course to deliver the community’s long-term vision through place-based planning, sustainable investment and responsible financial management.

Shire of Mundaring is inviting residents aged 14 years and over to take part in its latest Community Pulse Survey, a vital opportunity to rate the Shire's performance, share views on local services and help shape future priorities.

Shire of Mundaring recently welcomed Lennard Sabin to the role of Manager Community Safety and Emergency Management, following the retirement of long-serving manager Adrian Dyson.

Shire of Mundaring is encouraging property owners to make the switch to eRates, with the chance to win a full credit on their 2025/26 rates as an added bonus.

Shire of Mundaring has formally withdrawn from the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC), effective 30 June 2025, concluding a valued 39-year partnership

Two FREE rolls of compostable caddy liners are available for each household in Shire of Mundaring from 1 July onwards.

Local Mundaring business Wasteless Pantry has been celebrated for its outstanding commitment to sustainability, receiving a ‘Switched On Business Award’ as part of the Switch Your Thinking program in July.

A motion led by the Shire of Mundaring calling for stronger national protections against harmful rodent poisons has been passed at the National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government in Canberra last week.

Shire of Mundaring acknowledges the recent announcement by the National Management Group (NMG) that the coordinated response to the Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer (PSHB) has now officially moved from an eradication phase to long-term management.

With a career spanning continents, industries and communities, Mandy Skeates brings a wealth of experience and heart to her new role as Manager Community, Culture and Visitor Experience at the Shire of Mundaring.

Shire of Mundaring Council has unanimously resolved to continue its partnership with Mundaring Adult Creative and Learning Inc. (MACL), extending a four-year service agreement that will see the organisation continue to deliver vital adult education programs across the shire.