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We would like to take this opportunity to address some inconsistencies in the initial media reporting.

The Town of Victoria Park will plant 869 new street trees across local streets this winter as part of its popular Leafy Streets program.

A refreshed play space has come to life at Parnham Park in Carlisle, thanks to the dedicated work of the Town's operations team.

A community‑led planting project has come to life this week, thanks to the initiative of two local residents.

Construction works will take place on Lane 46 in Victoria Park between Monday 8 June and Friday 25 June.

Garland Street at McCallum Park is undergoing works for the addition of ACROD bays and associated footpath improvements.

It's the most wonderful time of the year.

The Town is calling for feedback on the proposed differential rates and minimum payments for the 2026-2027 financial year.

Community volunteers from across the Town have been recognised during National Volunteer Week.

Applications for Curtin University's Curtin Ignition Program are now open!

Help us shape the next 5 years of events in the Town of Vic Park.

Some of our facilities will be closed on the public holiday (1 June), with others operating with modified opening times and services.

Men's Health Week is taking place from 15-21 June and there's a variety of activities around town to take part in.

HBF Run for a Reason will take over Perth on Sunday 24 May. To ensure the safety of participants, volunteers and spectators, a number of roads will be temporarily closed throughout the day.

The Town has commenced an upgrade of the Higgins Park playground, which will see the old play equipment replaced and new amenities delivered for the local community. Works are being delivered in two stages, with Stage 1 kicking off earlier this week.

The Town is exploring the possibility of underground power in Carlisle South – covering the area between Rutland Avenue, Roberts Road, Star Street and Mercury Street.

Drainage works will begin at 12 Planet Street from 18 May to reduce flooding and improve road conditions. Temporary road closures will be in place between 9.00 am and 2.30 pm. The Koolbardi Dog Park will be temporarily closed from 18 May for approximately 6–8 weeks while upgrades and turf reinstatement are completed

Road works will be undertaken at Etwell Street, between Riverview Road and Sussex Street from Monday 4 May.

Book now to secure your seat at the 2026 Business Breakfast.

The Town of Victoria Park has achieved Tree City of the World status for a sixth consecutive year.

Road resurfacing and associated works will take place at Hampshire Street, between Berwick Street and Albany Highway on Thursday 23 April.

Some of our service areas will be closed during the upcoming long weekend, with others operating with modified opening times.

Group fitness classes at Aqualife will be temporarily suspended from 13 April to 27 April due to air conditioning repairs.

The Town of Victoria Park is preparing for a forecast of significant rain and strong winds this weekend, with crews working proactively throughout the week to reduce potential impacts on our community.

The Town of Victoria Park is delighted to announce the return of Arts Season, running now until 30 April 2026.

Some of our service areas will be closed during the Easter weekend, with others operating with modified opening times.

We’re incredibly disappointed to share that P(ART)icipate will not go ahead as planned this weekend.

At a Special Council Meeting on 23 March, the Victoria Park Council unanimously voted to recommend refusal of the State Government’s development application for Perth Park due to a lack of compliance with key planning considerations in the Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS).

The Town of Victoria Park is inviting community feedback on a proposed amendment to Local Planning Scheme No. 2, relating to land within Technology Park, Bentley (Special Use Zone SU1).