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Events season 2024 25

Shine bright at the City of Wanneroo’s events series

Published on Friday, 4th October 2024

The City of Wanneroo’s 2024/25 free events series guarantees to entertain residents and visitors from this October through to May 2025.

Boo in Wanneroo!

Boo in Wanneroo! set to be a frightfully fun family event

Published on Thursday, 3rd October 2024

Boo in Wanneroo! is returning to the Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre bigger, better and spookier than before.

City of Wanneroo’s Draft Local Planning Strategy.

City strategy outlines vision for future land use planning and development

Published on Monday, 30th September 2024

Community consultation for the City of Wanneroo’s Draft Local Planning Strategy opens this week and residents and local business owners are encouraged to share their views.

Aquamotion's Swim Teachers.

Aquamotion swim school makes a splash at national awards

Published on Thursday, 26th September 2024

Wanneroo Aquamotion’s dedicated swim teachers have been recognised with a top gong at the SWIM Australia Awards 2024.

Emergency Preparedness event.

Get bushfire ready at the City’s free event

Published on Tuesday, 24th September 2024

Learn how to prepare for emergencies at the City of Wanneroo’s free Emergency Preparedness Community Event on Saturday 19 October.

Urban greening

Clarkson to get cooler with Urban Greening Grant

Published on Friday, 13th September 2024

The City of Wanneroo has secured an Urban Greening Grant to plant 175 trees and 1000 shrubs along a stretch of Neerabup Road in Clarkson.

road safety

Council endorses City’s Road Safety Management Plan

Published on Wednesday, 11th September 2024

The City of Wanneroo Council has endorsed its Road Safety Management Plan 2024-2030, committed to reducing road trauma and enhancing safety on the local road network throughout the City.

WBA 2024

City of Wanneroo Business Awards turn 21

Published on Tuesday, 10th September 2024

The City is proud to support the 2024 City of Wanneroo Business Awards.

Local Lens 2024

Enter our 2024 Local Lens competition

Published on Friday, 6th September 2024

Calling all budding photographers and aspiring shutterbugs! This is your chance to showcase the City of Wanneroo and our most photogenic sights through your lens.

Mayor Linda Aitken and Curtin Ignition scholarship recipient Lisa Wright.

City funded scholarship developing future entrepreneurs

Published on Thursday, 5th September 2024

Clarkson resident Lisa Wright has been awarded the City of Wanneroo funded scholarship for the 2024 Curtin Ignition Program.

Girrawheen Hub

Girrawheen Hub Precinct redevelopment project to go out to tender

Published on Friday, 30th August 2024

The Girrawheen Hub Precinct Redevelopment project progresses, with the design services tender to open from 31 August 2024.

Kangaroo Paw

Spring into nature with a guided walk and talk

Published on Friday, 30th August 2024

Enjoy the City of Wanneroo’s abundant natural beauty by attending a walk and talk event, hosted by the Conservation team.

Youth survey

Have your say on the future of youth services in the City

Published on Wednesday, 28th August 2024

The community is invited to share their views on City of Wanneroo programs, services and support for young people.

Mobility map

City to explore town centre mobility mapping

Published on Thursday, 15th August 2024

The City of Wanneroo will explore ‘mobility mapping’ at four popular town centre locations.

Walga Awards

City recognised at WALGA’s celebrated 2024 Local Government Honours Program

Published on Monday, 5th August 2024

City of Wanneroo Director of Corporate Strategy and Performance, Noelene Jennings, has been recognised at WALGA’s 2024 Local Government Awards (Honours Program).

CCTV rebate

City of Wanneroo to offer CCTV subsidies

Published on Friday, 2nd August 2024

City of Wanneroo residents and businesses can apply for a rebate of up to $500 to subsidise the cost of purchasing and installing a new CCTV system.

Mariw Minaral Exhibition by Alick Tipoti, Australian National Maritime Museum

New exhibition explores Torres Strait Islander culture and connection to land, sea and sky

Published on Thursday, 1st August 2024

Visitors to Wanneroo Regional Gallery will soon have the rare opportunity to view an extraordinary collection of works by internationally renowned Torres Strait Islander artist Alick Tipoti.

Men's Shed

Northern Suburbs Men’s Shed find home at Kingsway

Published on Monday, 29th July 2024

The Northern Suburbs Men’s Shed has a new home, after Wanneroo Council approved a long-term lease agreement.

Dolphin Olympics

Dolphin Program marks 25 years of splashing success

Published on Monday, 22nd July 2024

Wanneroo Aquamotion’s Dolphin Program will celebrate 25 years of helping children and adults with disabilities and additional needs develop life-saving skills in the water this month.

New Director of Community and Place Kirstie Davis.

City of Wanneroo welcomes new director

Published on Thursday, 18th July 2024

Kirstie Davis has joined the City of Wanneroo as the Director of Community and Place, bringing a wealth of experience and a track record in community development and local government leadership.

council chambers

City of Wanneroo Council adopts 2024/25 budget

Published on Tuesday, 16th July 2024

The City of Wanneroo has adopted an updated Corporate Business Plan and 2024/25 budget that prioritises essential services and infrastructure projects while keeping rates as low as possible.

Household junk outside a house on the verge for collection

Convenience is a click away with bulk waste collection changes

Published on Monday, 1st July 2024

The City has changed to a bookable bulk junk and green waste verge collection service. This new flexible service replaces the current scheduled bulk junk and green waste collections.

Aboriginal man portrait

New exhibition honours Wanneroo’s Noongar heritage

Published on Thursday, 27th June 2024

Noongar voices, culture and creativity will be celebrated and elevated in a new permanent exhibition opening at the Wanneroo Regional Museum this week.

Wanneroo recreation centre sports hub concept

Wanneroo Sports Hub concept design a slam dunk

Published on Tuesday, 25th June 2024

Wanneroo locals will benefit from a new Sports Hub, after Council endorsed the concept design for the proposed facility at its June meeting.

Wanneroo Festival - 5

City renews commitment to treasured annual Show

Published on Monday, 24th June 2024

The City is proud to announce its renewed commitment to the annual Wanneroo Agricultural Show, after Council approved a three-year sponsorship agreement with the Wanneroo Agricultural Society.

A V8 supercar on the Wanneroo Raceway track

Call for State Government to support upgraded Wanneroo motorsport precinct

Published on Wednesday, 19th June 2024

As the State Government looks to establish Burswood as a premier motorsport tourism destination, the need to upgrade the Wanneroo Raceway has never been more pressing.

Winter planting

Green thumbs: join our winter planting program

Published on Friday, 14th June 2024

We’re calling on our community to help green our neighbourhoods as part of the City’s annual winter planting program.

NAIDOC 2024 image

Celebrating NAIDOC Week in the City of Wanneroo

Published on Wednesday, 12th June 2024

NAIDOC Week (7-14 July) is a time for all Australians to learn about Australia’s First Nations peoples and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

The winners of the 2024 Art Awards with Mayor Linda Aitken

Local stars shine in 2024 Art Awards

Published on Friday, 7th June 2024

Chen He has been named the overall winner of the prestigious City of Wanneroo Community Art Awards and Exhibition, taking home the grand prize for her painting, Cheerful Yanchep Lagoon.

City of Wanneroo civic centre

Proposed Differential Rates for 2024/25

Published on Tuesday, 4th June 2024

The City of Wanneroo's proposed Differential Rates for 2024-2025 are now available for public comment.

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