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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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 Shire is working with the community to transform Brown Park into a welcoming, well planned destination for everyone. Brown Park is more than just an oval — it’s a vibrant hub already used by over 30 local groups and organisations. The Master Plan will guide the park’s future, balancing sport, recreation, nature, culture and community use so the space continues to meet the needs of residents today and into the future.

The Shire is undertaking an Aquatic Centre Feasibility Study and Business Case to guide future decisions about aquatic services.

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.

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.