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Expressions of interest are now open to be part of the 2026 Arts Season program.

The Town of Victoria Park strongly condemns the Environmental Protection Authority's decision not to undertake any level of review of the State Government’s proposed Burswood racetrack.

This week, the Town completed a review into the landscaping and construction works associated with the Elizabeth Baillie Park upgrade. The review has shown that a number of trees were not adequately protected during construction, resulting in the removal of more trees than originally planned. This outcome falls well short of the Town’s expectation and our community, and we accept full responsibility.

Fom 3 November 2025 the Town will use a new infringement management system.

The Town has shipped its first Cockitroughs interstate, sending a whole pallet to Port Melbourne.

The Town recently celebrated the outstanding achievements of local businesses at the 2025 Vic Park Business Awards.

Main Roads WA has announced road closures during the Metallica concert at Optus Stadium this Sat 1 Nov.

The dog exercise enclosures at Koolbardi Park will be closed to the public for 6-8 weeks from 27 October.

Election results have been officially declared.

The Town of Victoria Park regrets to advise that two mature pine trees at the Elizabeth Baillie development site have died and will need to be removed. The trees now pose a significant safety risk due to their deteriorating condition. Removal works are scheduled to take place this Saturday, 18 October 2025.

We're on the lookout for artists to activate traffic control boxes throughout the town.

Got some hazardous waste materials you need to dispose of? Bring them down to the depot on Saturday 25 October.

The Town of Victoria Park has urged the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to undertake a Public Environmental Review (PER) of the proposed Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct (PESP), citing concerns about significant environmental and social impacts of the PESP.

The full length of the Armadale Line will reopen on Sunday 12 October with a community event.

Find out opening hours for the Town's Administration, Library and leisure centres for the upcoming public holiday.

Over the past few weeks, the Town has delivered over 6,000 kitchen caddies to households with a third bin, helping residents get up and running with the new FOGO system.

For the prevention and control of bush fires and diminishing the dangers resulting from bush fires.

Recent media reports suggest that Councils in the South West are considering scrapping FOGO collections due to high levels of contamination and a lack of local FOGO processing options.  The Town of Victoria Park’s new FOGO collection contract provides for our organic waste to be processed through Western Metropolitan Regional Council (WMRC) in Shenton Park. 

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The Town of Victoria Park is pleased to announce the appointment of Alison Luobikis as its new Chief Operations Officer.

We're inviting community groups and service providers to submit an expression of interest for funding and/or support of community-led events that acknowledge a day of significance in our calendar.

Interested in standing for council this election? Nominations open next Thursday, 28 August.

The first phase of the 3-bin FOGO rollout kicks off on Monday 18 August, starting with households already using the Garden Organics (GO) system.

Want to have your say in the local government elections this October? You have until 5pm on Friday 22 August to ensure your enrolment is up to date.

The Town has streamlined and strengthened its Community Funding Program for the 2025/2026 financial year — making it easier than ever for locals to access support for meaningful projects.

Carson Street School is looking for community members to join their Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) to support the school's fundraising and community initiatives.

Victoria Park council has approved a balanced, fiscally responsible budget for the 2025-26 financial year, with a rate rise of 4%.

The fences around the McCallum Park Active Area have now been removed while final painting and landscaping works occur.

We usually send out new waste calendars around this time of year, but with big changes coming to our waste services this year, we’re holding off until the new system begins. What's coming? FOGO is on the way!