City of Kalamunda

April 2, 2026
Childcare site sale scrapped after buyer withdraws
Bassendean stopped the Wind in the Willows site sale after community backlash and the buyer’s withdrawal prompting council to explore future alternatives.
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April 2, 2026
Kalamunda supports Wattle Grove South rezoning
Kalamunda council voted 6-1 to support the Wattle Grove South structure plan, despite long-running community opposition and environmental concerns over urbanisation.
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April 2, 2026
Kalamunda moves to regulate AI
Kalamunda is drafting an AI policy to automate certain processes, aiming to retain the element of human oversight and prohibit the use of sensitive or confidential information.
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April 2, 2026
Bibbulmun water tanks reinstated 
Water tanks stolen from Helena and Waalegh campsites have been replaced and refilled as investigations continue.
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April 2, 2026
Kalamunda Primary School seeks support for bus shelter
Kalamunda Primary School’s P&C is fundraising for a bus shelter to protect students and families exposed during wet and hot pick-up times.
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April 2, 2026
Community disappointed by Wattle Grove South decision
Wattle Grove South residents say Kalamunda’s support for the structure plan ignored strong opposition and unresolved government agency concerns.
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April 2, 2026
FORM stands by engagement process
FORM defends its Swan Valley sculpture trail consultation, but local artists said engagement came too late to meaningfully influence major project decisions being considered.
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March 26, 2026
City of Swan extends data centre consultation time
The City of Swan will extend the public submissions deadline to March 30 for a proposed Hazelmere AI data centre, following widespread community opposition.
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March 26, 2026
Kalamunda community opposes public park event
Kalamunda residents oppose proposed park event, warning it threatens endangered cockatoos, urging environmental review and council reconsideration.
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March 26, 2026
Swan Valley artists upset by sculpture project handling
Swan Valley artists criticise sculpture project handling, saying local creatives were overlooked in favour of international artist, raising concerns about consultation.
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