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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).

Elizabeth Baillie Precinct, the new jewel in the crown of Victoria Park, opened in spectacular fashion with a feast of family entertainment on Saturday night.

In 2026, the Town’s much-loved Community Champion Awards are evolving into the Volunteer Sundowner.

To improve road safety for all road users, the Town will be installing new traffic‑calming measures at three key local intersections in Victoria Park.

Night works to replace the existing road surface have been scheduled on Hampshire Street

The Town of Victoria Park has released the report of its investigation into tree removals associated with upgrade works at Elizabeth Baillie Park.

The Town is set to celebrate a major milestone with the opening of the historic Elizabeth Baillie Precinct Redevelopment, the culmination of more than a decade of community consultation, planning and investment, and revitalisation.

With the re-opening of Elizabeth Baillie Park to the public, the Town will unveil a special Urban Forest initiative.

Our Mindeera Advisory Group held its first meeting for the year. Members shared their deep concerns and reflections about the impacts of the alleged terrorist attack at Perth’s Invasion Day rally last month.

Click here to see the recorded live stream from the 17 Feb OCM.

The Town of Victoria Park will present its report into tree removals at Elizabeth Baillie Park in March.

The Town is inviting community members to attend the 2026 Community Mingle — a casual gathering designed to provide residents with a chance to connect with fellow community members before the Annual Meeting of Electors.

There’s plenty to celebrate at Aqualife's Swim School, with the team recognised on both the state and national stage during the 2025 awards season.

The Town is rolling out bin tagging, an education-focused waste initiative designed to help residents sort their household waste more accurately and reduce contamination in kerbside collections.