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Primary schools participating in the School Leadership Program at City of Wanneroo

Empowering young changemakers in Wanneroo

Published on Wednesday, 26th March 2025

We’re pleased to welcome 11 local primary schools into the 2025 City of Wanneroo School Leadership Program.

Recycling made easy at City’s waste drop-off weekend

Published on Wednesday, 26th March 2025

Take part in the City’s annual Community Waste Drop-Off Weekend on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April 2025 at the Ashby Operations Centre.

Live life in the past lane

Published on Tuesday, 18th March 2025

Wind back the clock and get a glimpse into the past during the City of Wanneroo’s Australian Heritage Festival celebrations this autumn.

Top honours for three City projects at IPWEA WA Awards for Excellence

Published on Monday, 17th March 2025

Three City projects emerged as champions for best public works projects and excellence in innovation across Western Australia.

Are you prepared for fires, storms or other emergencies?

Published on Friday, 14th March 2025

Learn how to prepare for emergencies at the City of Wanneroo’s free emergency preparedness community event on Saturday 5 April.

Business Breakfast: Insights on industry and innovation

Published on Wednesday, 12th March 2025

The City has partnered with the Wanneroo Business Association to deliver a business breakfast at the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP) in Neerabup.

Celebrate Harmony Week in the City of Wanneroo

Published on Friday, 7th March 2025

Celebrate your multicultural community this Harmony Week, with a host of exciting events happening across the City of Wanneroo.

Wanneroo backs Victoria Park’s opposition to Burswood racetrack plan

Published on Wednesday, 5th March 2025

Out with Burswood Park, and in with the Wanneroo Raceway.

Critically acclaimed exhibition comes to Wanneroo

Published on Friday, 28th February 2025

Now open at the Wanneroo Regional Gallery, The Antipodean Manifesto presents a visionary dialogue of art, identity and culture in 1950s Australia.

Yanchep preliminary foreshore management plan

Management plan in the works to help protect Yanchep’s developing foreshore

Published on Thursday, 27th February 2025

A Preliminary Foreshore Management Plan has been established to support the sustainable development of Yanchep’s foreshore.

Revised concept design for Girrawheen Hub Precinct redevelopment

Published on Wednesday, 26th February 2025

The Girrawheen Hub Precinct redevelopment is progressing to detailed design after Council approved an updated concept design for the facility at its February meeting.

Steel yourselves for Dordaak Kepup

Published on Wednesday, 19th February 2025

The highly anticipated Dordaak Kepup library youth innovation hub has achieved an exciting construction target, with completion of the steelwork and roof purlins.

Two singers on stage at a music event at night.

Seven talented musicians to shine on City stage

Published on Monday, 17th February 2025

The City’s Search for a Star competition has uncovered a gold mine of talented local artists who will share the stage with Joondalup Symphony Orchestra at a blockbuster event on 22 February.

Live symphony orchestra performing on stage with a singer in front of a large outdoor crowd at night.

Meet the City’s Search for a Star winners

Published on Thursday, 13th February 2025

Seven talented local singers will take the stage to perform with a live orchestra in front of thousands thanks to the Search for a Star competition.

Group of adults posing together at the beergarden of a pub.

Community Funding shines bright throughout the City

Published on Friday, 31st January 2025

The City of Wanneroo’s Community Funding Program has supported a plethora of community-led initiatives.

First Nations woman dressed in traditional Aboriginal clothing and performing a traditional dance.

Funding applications available for National Reconciliation and NAIDOC Week events

Published on Tuesday, 28th January 2025

The City is encouraging community groups hosting National Reconciliation and NAIDOC Week events to apply for community funding.

Now’s the time to make sure your home is bushfire ready

Published on Tuesday, 21st January 2025

The City is reminding residents to stay bushfire ready, with extreme heatwave conditions underway.

City’s event season prepared for a big second half

Published on Wednesday, 15th January 2025

The holiday season has come and gone in a flash, but the City’s summer celebrations are still in full swing as the Events Season reaches the halfway mark.

A young person swinging a golf club on a course with a set of golf clubs in the foreground

Plan to drive change at City’s golf courses

Published on Tuesday, 14th January 2025

Marangaroo and Carramar golf courses are set for exciting upgrades to bring the facilities into the modern era and expand sport and recreation opportunities for the community.

Construction underway on Alkimos aquatic centre

Published on Friday, 10th January 2025

Construction has begun on the highly anticipated Alkimos aquatic and recreation centre (AARC), with the City of Wanneroo marking the occasion at a groundbreaking ceremony this week.

City celebrates 25 years of welcoming new citizens

Published on Tuesday, 24th December 2024

Since 2001, the City of Wanneroo has proudly welcomed more than 30,000 new citizens, including over 1,500 people from 69 countries this year alone.

New masterplan to future-proof City’s waste services

Published on Monday, 23rd December 2024

As part of its commitment to sustainability, Council has endorsed a masterplan to guide the development of the Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct to meet the City’s long-term waste management needs.

Halesworth hits a home run

Published on Thursday, 19th December 2024

Sporting clubs in Alkimos and Butler have a state-of-the-art facility to call home, following the official opening of the new Halesworth Park Pavilion.