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Proposed Differential Rates for 2020-2021
Published on Thursday, 21st May 2020
The City of Wanneroo's proposed Differential Rates for 2020-2021 are now available for public comment.
Special Council Meeting Postponed
Published on Wednesday, 24th June 2020
The Special Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, 29 June 2020 has been postponed, to allow additional time for the City to continue to review and develop the budget.
City of Wanneroo continues to develop budget to support community through COVID-19
Published on Thursday, 18th June 2020
The City of Wanneroo Council understands the community are concerned about their 20/21 rates notices due to the current economic strains as a result of COVID-19.
City of Wanneroo continues to support local economy with another tender award
Published on Tuesday, 16th June 2020
Wangara-based On Tap Plumbing and Gas was selected as the successful tenderer to provide plumbing services to the City for an initial three-year contract.
Wanneroo Council returns to chambers
Published on Tuesday, 16th June 2020
In line with Phase 3 of the State Government’s COVID-19 Roadmap to Recovery, members of the public will once again be able to attend City of Wanneroo Council meetings from Tuesday 23 June 2020.
City of Wanneroo partners with Vinnies WA to help local residents
Published on Thursday, 11th June 2020
A collaborative effort between the City of Wanneroo and Vinnies WA will enable local residents to access food hampers during these challenging times.
Have your say on Yanchep’s future cycling facility
Published on Wednesday, 10th June 2020
The City of Wanneroo is calling on interested residents, local cyclists and sporting clubs to have their say on concept designs for a planned cycling facility at Yanchep’s Splendid Park.
More facilities ready to reopen following Phase 3 announcement
Published on Friday, 5th June 2020
From Monday, 8 June 2020 the City of Wanneroo will reopen a number of community facilities and programs in line with Phase 3 of the State Government’s COVID-19 Roadmap to Recovery.
City of Wanneroo supports local business with tender award for groundwater production bores
Published on Thursday, 4th June 2020
The successful tenderer, Aqua Attack Drilling, is based in the City of Wanneroo, with all of its employees residing locally.
Revised donations policy benefits local mental health service
Published on Thursday, 4th June 2020
A local mental health service that provides support to pregnant women and families with young children is one of the first groups to benefit from the City’s revised donations policy.
Marmion Avenue widening project reaches final chapter
Published on Wednesday, 3rd June 2020
With project completion set for 30 June, the 11.5km stretch of road will provide the much anticipated dual carriageway from Butler to Yanchep, increasing motorist capacity and decreasing congestion.
Major upgrades on the way for tennis clubrooms
Published on Wednesday, 3rd June 2020
Clubrooms at Montrose Park in Girrawheen will receive a significant upgrade following Wanneroo Council’s endorsement of concept plans at last night’s Ordinary Council Meeting.
Good Chef Bad Chef showcases local gourmet goodies
Published on Tuesday, 2nd June 2020
Local growers have been granted the opportunity to have their gourmet goodies featured on lifestyle show, Good Chef Bad Chef.
Local history, local stories: Wanneroo Regional Museum calls on residents to share COVID-19 memories
Published on Tuesday, 2nd June 2020
The Wanneroo Regional Museum is eager to hear from residents on how their lives have changed during COVID-19 for a local community history initiative.
In this together: Wanneroo reaffirms commitment to reconciliation through repatriation project
Published on Thursday, 28th May 2020
The Wanneroo Regional Museum is reaching out to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the country in an effort to return cultural objects to their traditional owners.
City of Wanneroo calls for State Government to work with local government on new planning reform
Published on Thursday, 28th May 2020
Under the State Government’s proposed planning reform package, local governments would no longer be involved in some major planning and development proposals.
City of Wanneroo welcomes additional funding from Federal Government
Published on Wednesday, 27th May 2020
The City of Wanneroo has received an additional $1.973 million of funding under the Federal Government’s national stimulus.
Challenging stereotypes through art
Published on Tuesday, 26th May 2020
National Sorry Day, or the National Day of Healing, is an annual event that has been held in Australia on 26 May since 1998.
DFES - TOTAL FIRE BAN from midnight Friday 22 May 2020
Published on Friday, 22nd May 2020
A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been imposed by DFES from midnight on Friday 22 May 2020.
Wanneroo business leaps to reinvent itself during COVID-19 restrictions
Published on Thursday, 21st May 2020
The City of Wanneroo’s #SupportWannerooLocal campaign continues to shine a spotlight on local businesses that have successfully reinvented themselves in the face of a crisis.
Aquamotion welcomes back regulars following reopening
Published on Wednesday, 20th May 2020
Following the State Government’s announcement of its COVID-19 Roadmap to Recovery, the City of Wanneroo has opened the doors to its indoor fitness and leisure centre Aquamotion.
Local traders encouraged to tuck into fast-tracked application process
Published on Wednesday, 20th May 2020
Café owners and restaurateurs seeking to introduce alfresco dining options and expand their ability to uphold social distancing requirements can now benefit from a fast-tracked application process.
Pay it forward with the Wanneroo Urban Pantry
Published on Wednesday, 20th May 2020
The Wanneroo Urban Pantry is calling for people to donate essential items to help those in need.
City reopens two youth centres
Published on Tuesday, 19th May 2020
The City of Wanneroo is reopening its Hainsworth and Clarkson Youth Centres after temporarily closing the buildings due to social distancing restrictions.
Time to hit the books: Wanneroo Libraries reopen to eager readers
Published on Tuesday, 19th May 2020
All City of Wanneroo libraries are now open to the public once again.
Buying local: Bitumen surfacing tender awarded to longstanding City contractor
Published on Monday, 18th May 2020
Local construction company Roads 2000 has been awarded a three-year contract to continue providing bitumen surfacing and associated civil works to the City of Wanneroo.
Community services and facilities set to reopen next week
Published on Friday, 15th May 2020
The City of Wanneroo aims to reopen some of its community facilities and services from Tuesday 19 May, in line with Phase 2 of the State Government’s ‘COVID-19 Roadmap to Recovery’.
City services and facilities phase two reopening update
Published on Wednesday, 13th May 2020
In line with Phase 2 of the State Government’s COVID Recovery Roadmap, the City of Wanneroo is currently preparing to re-open a number of programs and facilities.
Council cuts red tape, freeing up financial support for community groups
Published on Thursday, 7th May 2020
Changes in policy adopted by Council will afford the City the ability to more easily provide financial support to incorporated community groups and not-for-profits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Safeguarding the Future of Wanneroo Agriculture
Published on Wednesday, 6th May 2020
Wanneroo Council have endorsed its Agribusiness Position Paper: ‘A Thriving Agri-precinct in Wanneroo’.
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