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Up to $100,000 available for signature events in the Perth Hills
Posted 11 May 2026 Up to $100,000 available for signature events in the Perth Hills

Shire of Mundaring is investing in the future of local events, with up to $100,000 now available through a new Signature Event Funding stream as part of the Shire’s Arts Culture and Event Funding Program.

Celebrating 30 years of training and community safety
Posted 08 May 2026 Celebrating 30 years of training and community safety

The Mundaring Firefighters School celebrated 30 years of operation on Sunday 3 May, marking three decades of training and support for volunteer emergency service responders.

Boya and Glen Forrest Changerooms Upgrades
Posted 05 May 2026 Boya and Glen Forrest Changerooms Upgrades

The Boya and Glen Forrest Change Rooms Upgrades will deliver modern, inclusive and high-quality facilities that support sport and community life in the Perth Hills.

Shire Continues Strong Canopy Work and Adopts New Memorial Policy
Posted 28 April 2026 Shire Continues Strong Canopy Work and Adopts New Memorial Policy

Shire of Mundaring continues to deliver practical action to grow and protect the local tree canopy, while also adopting a new policy to guide how memorials are managed on Shire-managed land.

Rabbit Control in the Shire
Posted 23 April 2026 Rabbit Control in the Shire

Releasing Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV), also known as Calicivirus, during the wet seasons is not recommended.

Shire of Mundaring Art Collection Survey – celebrating 40 years of
Photo Credit: Photo provided by Josh Wells
Posted 17 April 2026 Shire of Mundaring Art Collection Survey – celebrating 40 years of creative practice

Mundaring Arts Centre Inc. invites audiences to explore forty years of artistic practice in the Perth Hills with Marks for Mundaring, a survey exhibition celebrating the Shire of Mundaring Art Collection.

WA Tree Festival 2026
Posted 16 April 2026 WA Tree Festival 2026

WA Tree Festival is the perfect time to recognise the vital role trees play in creating greener, healthier and cooler communities. The month long program celebrates the value of trees and encourages practical action to grow and protect our urban tree canopy.

Mundaring Cultural Hub Project
Posted 13 April 2026 Mundaring Cultural Hub Project

Shire of Mundaring is delivering a once-in-a-generation project to revitalise the town centre and create a space that supports our growing and changing community. The Mundaring Cultural Hub will bring together key services including a library, gallery, local history museum, visitor centre and flexible community spaces. This is about more than buildings. It is about creating a place that brings people together and supports a strong, connected community for years to come.

Sculpture Park Amphitheatre and Event Space Upgrade
Posted 13 April 2026 Sculpture Park Amphitheatre and Event Space Upgrade

The Sculpture Park Amphitheatre and Event Space Upgrade will transform Mundaring Sculpture Park into a vibrant, connected and welcoming community space.

Shire of Mundaring launches inclusive Sport4All program
Posted 03 April 2026 Shire of Mundaring launches inclusive Sport4All program

Welcoming and inclusive sport was at the heart of Mundaring Arena last week, as the community came together to launch the Sport4All program and celebrate a shared commitment to making sport accessible to everyone.

Attend ANZAC Day services across the Shire of Mundaring
Posted 01 April 2026 Attend ANZAC Day services across the Shire of Mundaring

ANZAC Day is an opportunity for us all to recognise and commemorate those who have served and sacrificed in wars and conflicts.

Elsie Austin Changerooms Upgrade
Posted 01 April 2026 Elsie Austin Changerooms Upgrade

The Elsie Austin Changerooms Upgrade will deliver modern, inclusive and high-quality facilities that support sport and community life in Mount Helena.

Owl-Friendly Mundaring: What’s Happening with Rodenticide Regulation in
Posted 31 March 2026 Owl-Friendly Mundaring: What’s Happening with Rodenticide Regulation in Australia?

Shire of Mundaring is proud to support the Owl Friendly initiative, encouraging residents to take action to help protect our local wildlife and natural environment.

Living with Possums in the Perth Hills
Posted 31 March 2026 Living with Possums in the Perth Hills

For many residents of Shire of Mundaring, sharing our leafy landscape with wildlife is part of what makes living in the Perth Hills so special. Among our most common nocturnal neighbours are possums – curious, adaptable and, at times, a little noisy when they decide your roof space is the perfect place to sleep.

Landcare checklist for Djeran (April–May)
Posted 31 March 2026 Landcare checklist for Djeran (April–May)

Djeran marks the change to cooler weather in the Perth Hills, bringing dewy mornings, milder days and the first signs of seasonal transition in the landscape. It’s an ideal time to prepare your property for winter and support local biodiversity.

Fraser Park Playground Upgrade
Posted 25 March 2026 Fraser Park Playground Upgrade

The Fraser Park (Hamilton Terrace, Greenmount) Playground upgrade will create a vibrant, welcoming and well-used neighbourhood space for local families.

Planning for the future of our Hills community
Posted 24 March 2026 Planning for the future of our Hills community

Shire of Mundaring is planning for the future of our community, with a clear focus on protecting what makes the Perth Hills such a special place to live.

Citizen scientists gear up for the Great Cocky Count
Posted 20 March 2026 Citizen scientists gear up for the Great Cocky Count

The Shire recently held a workshop calling on citizen scientists to learn more about our black cockatoos and get involved with the Great Cocky Count – the largest survey of Black-Cockatoos in WA.

Comments Invited on Draft Local Planning Policies
Posted 20 March 2026 Comments Invited on Draft Local Planning Policies

Notice is hereby given that at its Ordinary Council Meeting held on 10 March 2026, the Shire of Mundaring resolved to advertise for public comment the following draft Local Planning Policies (LPP): • Signage and Advertisements Local Planning Policy • Exemptions from Requiring Development Approval Local Planning Policy

Parkerville Oval Lighting Upgrade
Posted 18 March 2026 Parkerville Oval Lighting Upgrade

Parkerville Oval is an important place for sport and recreation in our community. This project will upgrade the oval lighting so the space can be used more often and by more people. The goal is to support local clubs, encourage participation and create more opportunities for sport in the hills.

Community backs 24-hour swim for youth mental health at Bilgoman Pool
Posted 17 March 2026 Community backs 24-hour swim for youth mental health at Bilgoman Pool

Shire of Mundaring is proud to support a 24-hour community swim at Bilgoman Swimming Pool later this month.

Finding balance in the Hills: Greg’s Chair Yoga journey
Posted 09 March 2026 Finding balance in the Hills: Greg’s Chair Yoga journey

When Greg came across Shire of Mundaring’s Celebrating Seniors Program, he was simply looking for something different to try. The Chair Yoga session with Stone’s Throw Yoga proved to be a turning point.

Celebrating our Seniors Program: A fortnight of connection and wellbeing
Posted 05 March 2026 Celebrating our Seniors Program: A fortnight of connection and wellbeing

In November 2025, Shire of Mundaring proudly delivered 41 free and accessible activities as part of the Celebrating Seniors Program, recognising the valued contributions of older adults across our community.

Shire of Mundaring Celebrates 61 New Australian Citizens
Posted 03 March 2026 Shire of Mundaring Celebrates 61 New Australian Citizens

Mundaring Arena was filled with smiles, applause and proud family moments on Thursday 26 February, as 61 Shire of Mundaring residents became Australian citizens.

Brooking Road Extension Project and Falls Road Bridge Replacement
Posted 02 March 2026 Brooking Road Extension Project and Falls Road Bridge Replacement

The Brooking Road extension project is a key infrastructure initiative aimed at improving road connectivity, road safety, and traffic flow in the Parkerville region.

New Glen Forrest Jump Track Gives Kids a Real-World Alternative to Screen
Posted 27 February 2026 New Glen Forrest Jump Track Gives Kids a Real-World Alternative to Screen Time

As families continue to look for healthy, active alternatives to screen time, the Shire of Mundaring has delivered a practical local response with the official opening of the Glen Forrest Jump Track.

Meet our new Sport4All Inclusion Coach Michael
Posted 24 February 2026 Meet our new Sport4All Inclusion Coach Michael

Meet Michael Bourgault du Coudray – our Sport4All Inclusion Coach working with Shire of Mundaring to create more inclusive and accessible sporting opportunities across our community.

Shire of Mundaring Supports Owl Friendly Initiative
Photo Credit: Owl Friendly Margret River Region
Posted 23 February 2026 Shire of Mundaring Supports Owl Friendly Initiative

Shire of Mundaring is proud to support the Owl Friendly initiative and is encouraging residents to take action to help protect our local birdlife.

Council backs brighter future for Parkerville Oval
Posted 20 February 2026 Council backs brighter future for Parkerville Oval

Exciting news for the Hills community, with Council formally supporting the Parkerville Oval lighting upgrade and committing $446,065 to deliver the project.

Funding boost for local volunteer bushfire brigades
Posted 19 February 2026 Funding boost for local volunteer bushfire brigades

Shire of Mundaring has welcomed recent State Government grants awarded to the Darlington and Stoneville Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades.

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