News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Koolbardi Dog Park will remain closed for an additional two weeks.

Join us during National Diabetes Week for free community events delivered in partnership with Diabetes WA.

Elizabeth Baillie Park has won the Most Accessible Communities Award at the 2026 WALGA Local Government Awards.

Paid parking will be introduced along the west end of Burswood Road from July 2026.

Waste collection days will remain the same while new contract is finalised.

The Cockitrough has claimed another major accolade.

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.