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.

The long-awaited Glen Forrest Pump Track is officially under construction, marking a major milestone for the community and local riders who helped shape its design.

La Salle College student Shaq Inverway has discovered confidence, purpose and a deeper connection to nature through his work experience with Shire of Mundaring.

Councillor Luke Ellery has been re-elected as Deputy President of Shire of Mundaring Council following this week’s Ordinary Council Meeting.

Shire of Mundaring wishes to provide an update on the status of the pontoon at Lake Leschenaultia.

Shire of Mundaring officially welcomed its newly elected and returning Councillors at a Swearing-In Ceremony on Tuesday evening.

More than 40 local young people took part in a series of engaging and energetic workshops hosted by Shire of Mundaring during the October school holidays.

The spirit of connection and celebration was on full display at NAIDOC Midland on Monday 7 October, where the Midvale Hub team joined hundreds of locals to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, community and creativity.

Hundreds of residents have had their say on how the Shire communicates, engages and manages waste in the latest MARKYT Community Pulse Survey, and their feedback is helping shape what happens next.

The 2025 Local Government Election results for Shire of Mundaring have been declared.

More than 2,700 people came together at Mundaring Arena for this year’s Bushfire Community Day, hosted by Shire of Mundaring and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).

Shire of Mundaring is thanking Councillor Doug Jeans for his long and dedicated service as he retires from Council in October 2025.

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.