Town receives WA’s first-ever “Tree Cities of the World” recognition Published on 02 March 2021 On 1 March 2021, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations and the Arbor Day Foundation, congratulated the Town of Victoria Park for earning a 2020 Tree Cities of the World status – the first city or town to do so in Western Australia. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Media Releases
Town asks for community’s thoughts on draft Climate Emergency Plan Published on 18 February 2021 To reduce the effects of climate change, the Town of Victoria Park has created a draft Climate Emergency Plan and is asking for the community to give their feedback before it is adopted by Council. Tagged as: , Environment, Media Releases
Keep up to date with Town news Published on 18 February 2021 Overnight, Facebook announced that it will restrict publishers and people in Australia from sharing or viewing news content, in response to the proposed new Media Bargaining law.Should the Town’s Facebook page become blocked, you can still keep up to date on the latest news and events here on the Town’s website. Tagged as: , Announcements
The show must go on Published on 06 February 2021 In line with the State Government’s post-lockdown transition plan, the Town will be going ahead with the second Twilight Trio concert next Sunday evening, 14 February at Harold Rossiter Park. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities
A message from Mayor Karen Vernon on homelessness in the Town Published on 04 February 2021 There have been reports in the media today regarding our treatment of people experiencing homelessness in our community. I thought it was important to inform our community of how our team works with support workers to ensure the safety and health of our community. Tagged as: , Announcements
Lord Mayor's Distress Relief Fund Published on 04 February 2021 The Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund has now been activated, the Town is urging the community to donate to help those in the Wooroloo and Hills bushfires. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Support
Town of Victoria Park to lose a suburb Published on 03 February 2021 In 2019 during the local government election, the community told the Town of Victoria Park they wanted to remain a Town instead of becoming a City. To stay a Town, Vic Park must lose a suburb. It has not been decided which suburb this will be. Tagged as: , Media Releases
A message from Mayor Karen Vernon Published on 01 February 2021 Going into lockdown so quickly with little time to prepare has caught us all off guard. On behalf of your Council and the Town of Victoria Park, I would like to assure our community that we are here to support you wherever possible. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Support
The Town of Victoria Park joins forces with RSPCA WA Published on 18 January 2021 The Town of Victoria Park has partnered with RSPCA WA this summer to remind its community of the effects higher temperatures can have on their four-legged friends. Tagged as: , Media Releases
SPC decision on increased crowd capacity at Mineral Resources Park Published on 21 December 2020 The Town of Victoria Park has now reviewed the decision made by the WA Statutory Planning Committee to approve the development application for increased crowd capacity at Mineral Resources Park. Tagged as: , Announcements