Bunuru is the hot, dry summer season in the Noongar calendar. Traditionally, it is a time for rest, observation and careful stewardship of Country, rather than major land management activity. By aligning landcare practices with the season, residents can help protect local ecosystems while preparing for the cooler months ahead.

Artificial nest boxes installed across Parkerville, Stoneville and Mount Helena following the devastating 2014 bushfires are still producing endangered black cockatoo nestlings more than 10 years later.

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Works on the Elsie Austin changerooms upgrade at Mount Helena have reached a major milestone, with construction now moving into the stage where the new buildings begin to take form.

Brown Park is now set to come alive after dark, with Shire of Mundaring officially switching on new LED lighting at the Brown Park Upper Oval.

Shire of Mundaring turned up the summer fun these school holidays, splashing into the season with vibrant Summer Splash themed playgroups at both Child and Parent Centre sites, where laughter, learning and water play took centre stage for local families.

The 2026 Table Tennis Australia (TTA) Western Australia Tour brought a weekend of high-energy table tennis competition to Mundaring Arena on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 January, attracting players and spectators from around Australia and New Caledonia to the region’s premier indoor sporting venue.

Shire of Mundaring proudly welcomed new Australian citizens and celebrated outstanding local volunteers at its annual Citizenship and Community Awards Ceremony, held at Boya Community Centre on Australia Day, Monday 26 January.

Shire of Mundaring invites you to the Annual Electors’ Meeting at 6.30pm on 2 February in the Council Chambers.

Shire of Mundaring is reminding residents in our rural communities to remain mindful of dog containment, particularly in areas where livestock and wildlife are present.

Shire of Mundaring has published its redacted closing submission in relation to the Satterley North Stoneville subdivision.

The Shire's facilities and operations may be closed or working to reduced hours during the festive period. Please see Christmas operational hours for December 2025 and January 2026.

The new and improved car park at Brown Park is now complete and open, making it easier for the community to access events, sport, and local facilities.

The Midvale Hub Team was proud to support Swan Communities for Children this Christmas, helping bring joy, connection and practical support to more than 200 local families during the festive season.

Shire of Mundaring gives notice of the date, time and place at which ordinary council meetings and committee meetings are open to members of the public will be held during the 2026 calendar year.

The Bilgoman Aquatic Centre's Diving Lady has been a symbol of summer in the Perth Hills for over 40 years and now the community has the opportunity to officially name her.

Shire of Mundaring Council has endorsed its 2024–25 Annual Report, marking a year of strong delivery focused on supporting people, protecting what makes the Perth Hills special, and investing in the places our community use every day.

The State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) appeal for Structure Plan 34 North Stoneville began in September and concluded its hearings on Thursday 11 December 2025. SAT will now consider all material before delivering its decision in the new year. Major planning matters of this scale can take several months for determination.

Around 350 people gathered under the stars at Boya Oval last Friday for a festive Summertime Cinema screening of The Grinch. It was a warm and relaxed evening that drew families from across the Shire to enjoy a free community night out in the lead-up to Christmas.

Shire of Mundaring is proud to share that local singer-songwriter Elianie Watson has been named the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Robert Juniper Award for the Arts.

Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday 16 December 2025, commencing at 5.30 pm in the Council Chamber at the Shire Administration Building, 7000 Great Eastern Highway, Mundaring.

The Mundaring town centre once again comes alive with festive joy as the annual Christmas Tree takes its place in the Shire of Mundaring gardens.

Shire of Mundaring is trialling an extra general waste collection for residents over two weeks in the festive period.

A major accessibility upgrade at Bilgoman Aquatic Centre is helping more people in our community enjoy days out at the pool with dignity, comfort and confidence.

The brand-new cricket training nets at Parkerville Oval are officially open and already bringing fresh energy to the oval. The upgrade delivers stronger playing surfaces, improved safety and a modern design built to handle heavy use from both junior and senior players throughout the season.

Primary school students from across the shire can now see their artwork flying high in the Mundaring town centre as part of the 2025 Environmental Art Project.

Shire of Mundaring welcomes Alcoa Australia’s decision to remove areas within the shire from its proposed exploration drilling plans in the northern jarrah forest.

Shire of Mundaring has welcomed a major investment from the Australian Government to upgrade the ageing pool heating system at Bilgoman Aquatic Centre in Darlington.

Shire of Mundaring is proud to share the achievements of Emily Anderson, one of our recent Youth Travel Grant recipients.

Local school leaders and emergency services came together this month for the Principal’s Pre-Season Workshop, a hands-on session to help schools and their communities get ready for the bushfire season.