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Are you prepared for fire season?
Posted 28 September 2023 Are you prepared for fire season?

With fire season on the doorstep, now's the time to ensure your property is up to scratch.

King's Birthday public holiday opening hours
Posted 18 September 2023 King's Birthday public holiday opening hours

Some of our service areas will be closed on 25 September for the King’s Birthday public holiday.

Future in sight at Edward Millen Precinct
Posted 06 September 2023 Future in sight at Edward Millen Precinct

The Town has reached two significant milestones in the revitalisation of the Edward Millen Precinct, with Council’s approval of the final lease for Blackoak Capital Ventures to restore and redevelop the Edward Millen heritage buildings, and endorsement of the final plan to upgrade Edward Millen Park.

First-of-its-kind “More than Human” exhibition shows the possibility of
Posted 05 September 2023 First-of-its-kind “More than Human” exhibition shows the possibility of creating a Town for all living beings to thrive

On Wednesday 30 August, the Town of Victoria Park and The University of Western Australia’s School of Design officially launched a first-of-its-kind exhibition, titled, “More than Human: Exploring everyday actions to adopt nature into our backyard.”

New round of applications open for Vic Park Young Leaders
Posted 05 September 2023 New round of applications open for Vic Park Young Leaders

Applications are open for a new crop of Vic Park Young Leaders to lead the Town in the youth space.

Expression of Interest - Leasable Area 1 at Leisurelife
Posted 05 September 2023 Expression of Interest - Leasable Area 1 at Leisurelife

The Town of Victoria Park is inviting Submission of Interest to lease an area within the Leisurelife centre at 248 Gloucester Street, East Victoria Park in accordance with Council Policy 310 – Leasing.

METRONET offering free property condition surveys
Posted 04 September 2023 METRONET offering free property condition surveys

The State Government is offering free property condition surveys for all property owners within 100m of the rail line as part of the METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project.

Paving the way at Ceres Lane
Posted 24 August 2023 Paving the way at Ceres Lane

The Town has commenced resurfacing of Ceres Lane using environmentally friendly, 100% recycled asphalt.

Largest underground power project completed for St James, East Victoria
Posted 24 August 2023 Largest underground power project completed for St James, East Victoria Park and Bentley

The neighbouring Local Governments have worked closely with Western Power since 2020 to bring the project to life, providing joint information sessions and communications, and ensuring financial contributions from ratepayers were equitable regardless of the Local Government Area they reside in.

Council partnership goes one step further to cut red tape
Posted 21 August 2023 Council partnership goes one step further to cut red tape

In 2021, Canning, Gosnells and Victoria Park worked to significantly reduce red tape for mobile food businesses by introducing the Simplified Trading Partnership Permit, which allowed vendors to obtain one permit to trade at approved events in all three local government areas.

METRONET - Armadale Line Shutdown announced
Posted 18 August 2023 METRONET - Armadale Line Shutdown announced

METRONET has announced that the Armadale Line Shutdown will begin on the 20 November this year.

Oats Street Precinct Planning
Posted 18 August 2023 Oats Street Precinct Planning

The Town is embarking on an exciting new project to look at the future of the areas around the Oats Street station.

Perth Inner City Group to invest in boosting local tourism
Posted 17 August 2023 Perth Inner City Group to invest in boosting local tourism

The Perth Inner City Group (PICG) is aiming to attract more visitors to its local neighbourhoods through a new destination marketing agreement. The PICG is a voluntary regional alliance is made up of the Cities of Perth, South Perth, Subiaco and Vincent and the Town of Victoria Park.

Advocacy Program to Enhance Community Well-being
Posted 16 August 2023 Advocacy Program to Enhance Community Well-being

Each year the Council to select five priorities projects that we advocate for to State and Federal government to secure funds or support to deliver. It is important to consider how the Town engages with not only government but also with the community to understand what they need from us. The Town’s Advocacy Strategy reflects honest, sincere, and thorough community engagement at a local level. This in turn will impact on how we are perceived by the State Government and local MPs.

Planet Street drainage works
Posted 11 August 2023 Planet Street drainage works

Works will be occurring on Planet Street next to the Archer Street carpark from 14-22 August to fix a standing water issue. 

Council Invests in Future with 2023/24 Budget
Posted 10 August 2023 Council Invests in Future with 2023/24 Budget

Victoria Park Council has voted to adopt a future-focused budget for the 2023-2024 financial year,

Local Government Ordinary Election Close of Enrolments
Posted 09 August 2023 Local Government Ordinary Election Close of Enrolments

ROLL CLOSE: 5:00 PM Friday, 25 August 2023

Rutland Avenue one-way trial
Posted 09 August 2023 Rutland Avenue one-way trial

Community feedback is invited on the Town's findings from the recent one-way trial on Rutland Avenue.

Drainage works on Planet Street
Posted 03 August 2023 Drainage works on Planet Street

Drainage works are expected to occur on Planet Street next to the Archer Street carpark from 14-22 August.

Notice of Works, Burswood 1 August 2023 - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – JULY
Posted 01 August 2023 Notice of Works, Burswood 1 August 2023 - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – JULY TO AUGUST 2023

To facilitate installation of water and sewer facilities and road reinstatement works, Balbuk Way will be closed for public access from 31 July 2023 to 31 August 2023.

Draft Public Health & Wellbeing Strategy open for comment
Posted 20 July 2023 Draft Public Health & Wellbeing Strategy open for comment

The new draft Public Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2023-2028 represents a review of the Town’s Healthy Vic Park Plan 2017-2022.

July Agenda Briefing Forum and Ordinary Council Meeting
Posted 14 July 2023 July Agenda Briefing Forum and Ordinary Council Meeting

Find the July 2023 Agenda Briefing Forum notes and upcoming agenda for our Ordinary Council Meeting.

We want your feedback on the Edward Millen Business Plan!
Posted 07 July 2023 We want your feedback on the Edward Millen Business Plan!

The Town is excited to secure a lease proposal that has a positive financial return for the community, and will activate the Ed Millen precinct. Have your say on the business plan, which include information on the draft lease.

Share your thoughts on the draft Lathlain Park Management Plan
Posted 05 July 2023 Share your thoughts on the draft Lathlain Park Management Plan

We have created a revised draft Management Plan which will guide the development, use and management of the Lathlain Park precinct into the future. Take a read and let us know your thoughts!

Artist in Residence applications extended
Posted 21 June 2023 Artist in Residence applications extended

The Town of Victoria Park is calling for Expressions of Interest to participate in two 6-week Artist in Residence programs at Curtin University’s Fine Art School Campus.

The Library is changing its Saturday opening hours
Posted 19 June 2023 The Library is changing its Saturday opening hours

The library will be open Saturdays 9am-2pm, revised from 9am-5pm.

Vote Vic Park
Posted 19 June 2023 Vote Vic Park

Local Government elections are coming up this October. Click here to find out how to make sure your vote counts.

Antisocial behaviour at John Macmillan Park
Posted 13 June 2023 Antisocial behaviour at John Macmillan Park

The Town is aware of challenges being experienced in the John Macmillan precinct in East Victoria Park, with respect to antisocial behaviour and the safety concerns it is causing for residents and visitors to the area.

METRONET to begin work on priority bus lanes
Posted 25 May 2023 METRONET to begin work on priority bus lanes

METRONET is expected to begin works in June to install ~1.2km of bus priority lanes on Welshpool and Shepperton Roads, and Albany Highway.

Council aims for budget repair with 2023-2024 rates
Posted 24 May 2023 Council aims for budget repair with 2023-2024 rates

The Town is aiming to deliver a fiscally responsible budget for the 2023-2024 financial year.

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