The State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) has upheld the refusal of Structure Plan 34 – North Stoneville, finding that the proposal could not be “saved” through modifications. The Tribunal’s decision centred on community safety, associated with unresolved bushfire and evacuation risks, as well as significant concerns about traffic impacts and the reliability of the supporting technical evidence.

Shire of Mundaring is pleased to announce the appointment of Cathrine Temple as Director Place and Community, commencing on 16 November 2026.

Some of the Shire of Mundaring's most important natural areas will receive an extra helping hand thanks to new funding from the Western Australian Government's Community Stewardship Grants program, administered by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD).

Four councils in Perth’s Eastern Region have joined forces in a major development to divert waste from landfill, creating significant environmental and financial benefits for ratepayers.

Shire of Mundaring’s 2026/27 Annual Budget will maintain the services residents use every day while continuing investment in infrastructure for a growing and changing community.

The Shire of Mundaring has secured almost $890,000 in State Government funding to deliver an extensive program of bushfire mitigation works across the Perth Hills.

The Mount Helena community celebrated the official opening of the new Elsie Austin changerooms on Sunday 5 July, marking an important milestone for local sport and community life.

The Shire of Mundaring and the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) are progressing a planned and cooperative transition of management for the Coppin Road and Mathieson Road Community Recycling Centres.

The Mundaring Cultural Hub has taken a major step forward, with Council approving the project’s concept design and business case. This marks the transition into detailed design and procurement for the Shire’s largest ever infrastructure project.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The Glen Forrest Jump Track is complete and ready to ride, delivering a bold, high-octane space for action, movement and connection in the heart of the Hills community.

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.

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.