Lisa Cooper Councillor for City of Kalamunda North West Ward

💬 Have your say on your rates

The City of Kalamunda is inviting ratepayers to provide feedback on the proposed differential rates for 2026/2027.

We know rates matter to our community, and your input helps Council make informed decisions 💡

The 2026/27 budget has been prepared in a challenging financial environment, with rising costs, increasing community expectations, and a growing asset base to maintain. Like many households, the City is facing higher prices for materials, construction, insurance and essential services, which directly impacts the cost of delivering the infrastructure and programs our community relies on every day.

👉 You can view details of the proposed minimum rates and rate in the dollar for each category on the City’s online engagement portal 💻

📑 You can also read the full statement of objects and reasons at the City Administration Centre during opening hours.
Your feedback will be carefully considered before Council makes its final decision.

🗓️ Submissions close Thursday 18 June 2026

👀 We're on the hunt for people to employ with a range of different backgrounds, skills and experiences who are passionate about their work and want to become part of Team Kalamunda.

We have a few vacancies on offer:
✨ Customer Relations Officer - Planning (closes Tuesday 19 May 2026)
✨ General Hand Waste Services (close Tuesday 19 May 2026)
✨ Casual Horticultural Labourers (close Friday 22 May 2026)
✨ Coordinator Place & Community (Closes Sunday 24 May 2026)

👇👇 If you are interested, apply via the link in the comments or tag someone you know who'll be a good fit.

Ready to ignite your business idea? 🔥👀

Curtin Ignition 2026 is now open, and the City of Kalamunda is sponsoring this amazing program!

The program is an intensive, week-long entrepreneurial experience running Saturday 15 August, and 17-21 August. Made for aspiring entrepreneurs, enterprising academics, and forward-thinking innovators. Whether you’re a founder of an early-stage venture or someone with a bold new idea, Ignition is built for those aiming to create high-growth, globally scalable businesses. 📈

Participants gain access to a dynamic mix of keynote presentations, hands-on workshops, small group mentoring, expert panels, clinics, and powerful networking opportunities.

Even better, the City of Kalamunda is sponsoring one fully funded place this year. 🙌

Supporting initiatives like Ignition is part of the City’s commitment to strengthening local business capability, fostering innovation, and backing people with big ideas. If you’re based in, or connected to the City of Kalamunda, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Scholarship applications are now open and close Thursday 4 June 2026. Scholarship positions to be announced by Curtin Executive Education on Tuesday 16 June 2026.

To find the criteria for scholarships and to apply, please find the link in the comments! 👇

We get it, uninvited feline visitors can cause a bit of mischief 😼

If you’re having ongoing issues with a wandering or nuisance cat, here’s how you can take action, the right way.

🔔 Before trapping, we encourage you to chat with your neighbours, it could be someone’s pet that’s accidently wandered off!

If you do trap a cat:
✅ Make sure the trap is shaded and the cat has food & water
📞 Call our Community Safety team on 9257 9999 during business hours
🚗 We’ll come collect the cat and return the trap

Let’s all be kind, calm and responsible when it comes to cat control. It’s better for the cats and the community 🐾💚