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.

A near miss camera is being installed at the intersection of Great Eastern Highway and Stoneville Road to help improve road safety and better understand how drivers are using the intersection.

Shire of Mundaring Deputy President Cr Luke Ellery has been recognised for his contribution to local government, receiving a Merit Award at the 2026 Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) Local Government Honours Awards.

Restoration works have been completed to preserve the historic stone boundary wall at Glen Forrest’s iconic Octagonal Hall, with Shire of Mundaring engaging specialist stonemason Ron from Art in Stone to lead the project.

A brand-new signature food and wine event is coming to the Perth Hills, with Council unanimously endorsing $50,000 in funding to support the inaugural Slow Food Festival Mundaring – Food, Wine and Spirits 2026.

Former Shire of Mundaring Councillor Colin James and local resident Emeritus Professor Mark Bush have been recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours for their outstanding contributions to their professions and the community.

Community members gathered at the Child and Parent Centre Swan on Tuesday 2 June for the National Reconciliation Week 2026 Gathering. It was a celebration of culture, connection and shared understanding.

Makuru is the coldest and wettest Noongar season in the Perth Hills. It’s an ideal time to take advantage of the rain, plant local species and plan revegetation projects.  

Shire of Mundaring officially welcomed 58 new Australian citizens from 18 countries during a Citizenship Ceremony held at Mundaring Arena on Wednesday 20 May, 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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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