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2026 Wanneroo festival

11 FREE EVENTS. 7 MONTHS. 1 INCREDIBLE SEASON

Published on Thursday, 10th September 2026

The City of Wanneroo is set to deliver its biggest season of community events yet unveiling a packed calendar of 11 free events across seven months as part of its 2026/27 Signature Events Series.

Resource Recovery Day - North

City’s Resource Recovery Day comes to Eglinton

Published on Wednesday, 7th October 2026

The City of Wanneroo is bringing its Resource Recovery Day to Eglinton, making it easier for northern suburbs to responsibly dispose of hard-to-recycle items.

Op Shop

Repair, reuse, restyle returns for 2026

Published on Friday, 2nd October 2026

The City of Wanneroo is encouraging residents to rethink their wardrobes and give pre-loved clothing a new lease on life during the Repair, Reuse, Restyle Sustainable Clothing Series.

Underneath

An exhibition that looks beyond the surface

Published on Wednesday, 30th September 2026

The City of Wanneroo is inviting residents to explore a remarkable story of design, immigration and cultural heritage when Underneath/Overlooked opens at Wanneroo Regional Gallery.

Local Planning Strategy

City’s first Local Planning Strategy endorsed

Published on Wednesday, 30th September 2026

The City of Wanneroo’s first Local Planning Strategy is set to provide clear direction for how the City will grow and develop to 2041.

rugby

Kingsway named as training venue for Men's Rugby World Cup 2027

Published on Friday, 25th September 2026

Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex has been selected as one of four Western Australian outdoor training venues for the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027.

Black spot road program

September Ordinary Council Meeting outcomes

Published on Wednesday, 23rd September 2026

At the City of Wanneroo Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 22 September, Council made the following key decisions:

Ranger

City sets 10-year plan for safer neighbourhoods

Published on Wednesday, 23rd September 2026

Safe public spaces, strong emergency preparedness and closer coordination with safety partners will be priorities under the City of Wanneroo’s new Community Safety Strategy.

Yanchep

Council backs long-term future for Yanchep Lagoon 

Published on Wednesday, 23rd September 2026

The City of Wanneroo is progressing plans to protect Yanchep Lagoon and carefully guide the future of one of the City’s most valued coastal areas. 

Alkimos

Draft concept design unveiled for future Alkimos Surf Life Saving Club

Published on Wednesday, 23rd September 2026

The future Alkimos Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) facility has taken a step forward, with Council endorsing a draft concept design for community consultation.

Magpie

Residents reminded to look out for wildlife this spring

Published on Thursday, 17th September 2026

With spring now in full swing, the City is reminding residents of our local wildlife becoming more active and posing potential risks.

Doggo

Parvovirus cases confirmed at Wanneroo Animal Care Centre

Published on Friday, 11th September 2026

The City of Wanneroo is managing confirmed cases of canine parvovirus at the Wanneroo Animal Care Centre (WACC).

Aust Day COTY

Nominations open for Community Citizen of the Year Award

Published on Wednesday, 2nd September 2026

The City is calling on residents to recognise the everyday heroes who make a difference in their community, with nominations now open for the 2027 Auspire Community Citizen of the Year Awards.

Carramar golf

Hickey on course to deliver Carramar golf works

Published on Thursday, 27th August 2026

Hickey Constructions has been appointed to deliver major redevelopment works at Carramar Golf Course.

Greenwich Drive, Neerabup July 2024

Neerabup development moves ahead to unlock land for local jobs

Published on Wednesday, 26th August 2026

The City of Wanneroo is moving ahead with the next stage of the Neerabup Industrial Area, helping create more opportunities for residents to work closer to home as the City continues to grow.

Tablet

Council endorses Digital Strategy to set path for modernised City services

Published on Wednesday, 26th August 2026

The City of Wanneroo is taking steps to modernise how it delivers services to its fast-growing community, with Council endorsing the Digital Strategy 2026–2031.

City of Wanneroo Civic Centre

August Ordinary Council Meeting outcomes

Published on Wednesday, 26th August 2026

At the City of Wanneroo Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 25 August, Council made the following key decisions.

Rugby

Local company scores rugby pavilion tender

Published on Wednesday, 26th August 2026

The City of Wanneroo has awarded LKS Constructions (WA) Pty Ltd the tender to deliver the first stage of the Wanneroo Districts Rugby Union Club (WDRUC) redevelopment at Kingsway Sporting Complex.

AARC external pool

Water flows into City’s first 50-metre pool 

Published on Monday, 24th August 2026

The Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre (AARC) has reached another major milestone, with water now flowing into its eight-lane, 50-metre outdoor pool. 

Mayor Linda Aitken with Federal Member for Cowan Dr Anne Aly and Councillors Eman Seif and Hugh Nguyen.

New floodlights open the door to major night games at Kingsway’s baseball facility

Published on Friday, 21st August 2026

Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex’s main diamond can now host major baseball and softball competition fixtures at night following the installation of new floodlighting.

Puppy on a lead at the beach.

Have your say on the City’s new dog beach locations

Published on Friday, 21st August 2026

Community consultation is now open on four potential dog beach locations in Alkimos, Two Rocks and Mindarie.

Dunes Beach Resort, Mindarie

Dunes Beach Resort reaches major tourism milestone

Published on Monday, 17th August 2026

A new tourism destination for the City of Wanneroo is one step closer, with Dunes Beach Resort reaching practical completion ahead of its anticipated opening this month.

Artist Cris Rojas stood next to his artwork, Magic Mushroom Cloud.

Tattoo artist from Sinagra wins People’s Choice Award for the 2026 Community Art Awards

Published on Monday, 17th August 2026

Local tattoo artist and City resident Cris Rojas has been crowned with the People’s Choice Award in the City of Wanneroo 2026 Community Art Awards.

Curtin Ignition scholarship

City supports innovative local start-ups

Published on Friday, 14th August 2026

Two local start-up businesses will benefit from City-funded scholarships for the 2026 Curtin Ignition Program.

Pool

AARC milestone makes a splash

Published on Thursday, 13th August 2026

The Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre (AARC) has achieved another milestone, as water begins to flow into the facility’s eight-lane outdoor 50-metre pool – the first pool of its kind in the City.

Containers for Change

Get fit and recycle at Aquamotion and Kingsway

Published on Wednesday, 12th August 2026

Heading to Wanneroo Aquamotion for a swim or Kingsway Indoor Stadium to shoot some hoops? You can now drop off your used bottles and cans too!

Cockatoo cafe

Cockatoo protection on the menu

Published on Tuesday, 11th August 2026

A new Alkimos 'café' has swapped coffee and croissants for banksia and hakea seeds to help protect Carnaby’s cockatoos.

Telethon

City of Wanneroo launches inaugural 24-Hour Swimathon for Telethon

Published on Monday, 10th August 2026

Wanneroo Mayor Linda Aitken is encouraging swimmers of all abilities to make a splash for a good cause this October when the City hosts its inaugural 24-Hour Swimathon in support of Telethon.

WA Wildflower Society

New lease on life for Wildflower Society

Published on Monday, 10th August 2026

Some of WA’s most rare and endangered plants have found a new home at Kingsway after the City of Wanneroo granted a 15-year peppercorn lease to the WA Wildflower Society.

Art Awards

City’s Art Awards inspire and connect community

Published on Wednesday, 5th August 2026

For digital artist Allyda Nithasha, taking part in the City of Wanneroo’s Community Art Awards helped her feel a sense of belonging.

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