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Seniors Weeks program jam-packed
Posted 23 October 2026 Seniors Weeks program jam-packed

With Seniors Week fast approaching, the Town has put together a packed schedule of programs, activities and events.

Help shape the future of Vic Park
Posted 21 October 2026 Help shape the future of Vic Park

We're undertaking a major review of the Town's Strategic Community Plan, and we want to hear from you.

Summer Street Party returns to Albany Highway this November
Posted 16 October 2026 Summer Street Party returns to Albany Highway this November

The Town is excited to announce the return of the Summer Street Party on Saturday 14 November.

A bright future for Victoria Park Carlisle Bowling Club
Posted 15 October 2026 A bright future for Victoria Park Carlisle Bowling Club

At our August meeting, Council proudly adopted a new lease agreement for the Victoria Park Carlisle Bowling Club, providing certainty for one of the Town’s most respected and long-standing community organisations.

Urban Forest Grants open
Posted 12 October 2026 Urban Forest Grants open

Up to $10k available for keen green thumbs!

Register your pet
Posted 12 October 2026 Register your pet

Have you registered your pet? 

Scheduled maintenance – Elizabeth Baillie Park
Posted 02 October 2026 Scheduled maintenance – Elizabeth Baillie Park

Power outage planned.

A major milestone for wildlife conservation: 200 Cockitroughs® and
Posted 01 October 2026 A major milestone for wildlife conservation: 200 Cockitroughs® and counting!

The Town is proud to celebrate the installation of our 200th Cockitrough®, with the milestone Cockitrough® finding its home at Riding for Disabled Capricorn in Wanneroo, an inspiring organisation dedicated to supporting people with disability through the therapeutic benefits of horseriding.

Seeking your thoughts on the McCallum Park and Taylor Reserve Master Plan
Posted 29 September 2026 Seeking your thoughts on the McCallum Park and Taylor Reserve Master Plan

We're currently reviewing and updating the Master Plan which was developed in 2017.

Town plants trees to save Carnaby’s black-cockatoos
Posted 29 September 2026 Town plants trees to save Carnaby’s black-cockatoos

The Town of Victoria Park will plant 100 fast-fruiting macadamia trees to provide a new food source for the endangered Carnaby’s black-cockatoo.

Harold Rossiter Playground Renewal – Share Your Thoughts
Posted 24 September 2026 Harold Rossiter Playground Renewal – Share Your Thoughts

The Town is calling for feedback to inform the renewal of the playground at Harold Rossiter Park in East Victoria Park.

Fire Season is coming
Posted 24 September 2026 Fire Season is coming

Now's the time to start ensuring your property is prepared.

Simpler state-wide FOGO rules make sorting easier
Posted 21 September 2026 Simpler state-wide FOGO rules make sorting easier

The Town is encouraging residents to become familiar with the new Food and Garden Organics (FOGO) guidelines introduced by the WA Waste Authority as part of a new state-wide approach to reduce FOGO contamination and improve compost quality.

Town wins Design Award for Elizabeth Baillie Precinct
Posted 17 September 2026 Town wins Design Award for Elizabeth Baillie Precinct

The Town of Victoria Park’s Elizabeth Baillie Precinct redevelopment has won another award, this time at the 2026 Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) WA Awards for Excellence.

Library Management System Upgrade
Posted 03 September 2026 Library Management System Upgrade

Please note new date! We're upgrading our Library Management System on Tuesday 22 September. Services will be slightly impacted.

King's Birthday public holiday opening hours
Posted 01 September 2026 King's Birthday public holiday opening hours

Some of our facilities will be closed for the King's Birthday public holiday, with others operating with modified hours and services.

Sport & recreation leasing opportunity at Charles Paterson Park
Posted 31 August 2026 Sport & recreation leasing opportunity at Charles Paterson Park

The Town is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified proponents for a 5+5-year ground lease over a portion of Lot 40 Charles Paterson Park, Burswood, for the purpose of developing and operating a sporting or recreational facility that activates the park and delivers community benefit. 

Expressions of Interest Open for Advisory and Working Groups
Posted 28 August 2026 Expressions of Interest Open for Advisory and Working Groups

Expressions of Interest are now open for a range of community representative positions across the Town

Paint the Town purple with us this Finals Season
Posted 26 August 2026 Paint the Town purple with us this Finals Season

Could Freo be about to continue their regular season run of form to clinch a maiden Premiership three decades in the making?

Business Awards Gala set to be big
Posted 26 August 2026 Business Awards Gala set to be big

The Vic Park Business Awards gala will take place Friday 30 October at Crown Perth.

Have your say on the Draft Homelessness Action Plan 2026-2030
Posted 20 August 2026 Have your say on the Draft Homelessness Action Plan 2026-2030

The Town of Victoria Park is inviting community feedback on its Draft Homelessness Action Plan 2026-2030.

Expressions of interest now open for Arts Season 2027
Posted 18 August 2026 Expressions of interest now open for Arts Season 2027

We're on the hunt for arts and cultural experiences to light up our 2027 program!

Planting at Elizabeth Baillie Park
Posted 03 August 2026 Planting at Elizabeth Baillie Park

We recently planted more than 8,500 locally endemic tube stock at Elizabeth Baillie Park.

Council adopts Budget with focus on the fundamentals
Posted 29 July 2026 Council adopts Budget with focus on the fundamentals

The Town of Victoria Park has adopted a 2026–27 Budget that keeps the focus on the fundamentals while reducing the proposed rates increase from 5 per cent to 3.5 per cent in recognition of the cost-of-living pressures facing ratepayers. 

Homelessness Week Donation Drive
Posted 28 July 2026 Homelessness Week Donation Drive

We are holding a donation drive for local charities between 3-14 August. Donations will directly assist people experiencing homelessness in our community.

Council sets advocacy agenda for year ahead
Posted 20 July 2026 Council sets advocacy agenda for year ahead

Council has announced six key Advocacy Priorities that will shape its important strategic conversations with the State and Federal governments during the coming year to build support for projects and initiatives that will benefit the local community.

Town calls for speedy approval of landfill works
Posted 14 July 2026 Town calls for speedy approval of landfill works

The Town of Victoria Park is calling on the State Government to fast-track approval for key works needed for environmentally responsible management of the Tamala Park landfill in the lead up to its estimated closure in 2028-29 when it is expected to reach maximum capacity.

Time to nominate your business
Posted 13 July 2026 Time to nominate your business

Applications are now open for businesses to nominate for the 2026 Vic Park Business Awards.

Rethink plastic this July
Posted 08 July 2026 Rethink plastic this July

This Plastic Free July, the Town is encouraging our community to take a simple step that can make a big impact.

AusAlert national testing
Posted 03 July 2026 AusAlert national testing

Nationwide test of the new AusAlert National Warning System on Monday 27 July 2026

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