| 19 Dec 2017 |
Champion Centre services relocate during 2018 Thanks to Lotterywest, the City of Armadale’s Champion Centre and Seville Grove Library will be rejuvenated during 2018. |
| 13 Dec 2017 |
Residents urged to ready for bushfire season With summer upon us, City of Armadale residents are reminded to prepare, act and survive during bushfire season, ensuring they have a bushfire plan in place, and decided whether to stay or leave during a bushfire scenario. |
| 13 Dec 2017 |
Skateboarding WA are coming to Roleystone for two workshops Skateboarding WA are dropping-in for two workshops at the Roleystone Skate Park in January. |
| 6 Dec 2017 |
Roleystone Community College Students Become Reinventors Year nine students from Roleystone Community College spent their lunchbreaks during semester two reinventing xylophone parts into homes for birds and insects for their Young Re-inventor of the Year challenge, an initiative of the Switch your thinking program. According to art teacher Anita Littlewood, the entry was a first for the school, and she collaborated with music teacher Jane Slater to utilise xylophone parts to create colourful garden homes for birds, ladybugs, butterflies, and bees. |
| 1 Dec 2017 |
Give us your feedback If you attended the City of Armadale’s Carols by Candlelight and Christmas Parade, tell us what you think for a chance to win movie tickets for you and nine of your friends to Grand Cinemas. |
| 30 Nov 2017 |
City of Armadale Christmas business hours The City of Armadale’s Administration Centre will be closed from noon on Friday 22 December, reopening on Tuesday 2 January at 8.15am. Changes to business hours for the City’s facilities are as follows: |
| 29 Nov 2017 |
Christmas wreaths ode to volunteers A total of 40 Christmas wreaths have been installed within Armadale’s CBD complementing a host of decorations around the City, and designed to acknowledge a handful of the many volunteers who have contributed to the community during 2017. |
| 20 Nov 2017 |
Christmas comes to Armadale Jull Street Mall and Memorial Park in Armadale will set the scene for a captivating Christmas celebration for family and friends in the Armadale community, with the Carols by Candlelight and Christmas parade being held on Friday 1 December between 6pm and 8.30pm. |
| 18 Nov 2017 |
2017 Armadale Writers' winners announced Three budding writers from across Perth were awarded for their creative prose at the Armadale Writers Awards' presentation evening on Saturday 18 November. |
| 17 Nov 2017 |
Bring out your greenwaste! It’s that time of year again when Hills residents are encouraged to reduce the risk of bushfire and take advantage of the City of Armadale’s Greenwaste Verge Collection occurring in Zones 1, 2 and 3 in late November. |
| 16 Nov 2017 |
City of Armadale Recognised at Tourism Awards Armadale’s best practice approach to tourism has been acknowledged with a bronze award in the category of Local Government Award for Tourism at the recent Perth Airport WA Tourism awards. |
| 15 Nov 2017 |
Skateboarding WA coming to Armadale Skate Park Skateboarding WA will hold their last workshop in the series at Armadale Skate Park from 4 to 7pm on Thursday 30 November. |
| 10 Nov 2017 |
School’s Out – Summer holiday events at the library Summer Reading Club: Game On! 1 December 2017 - 31 January 2018 All three Libraries Get ready for a celebration of sports, games, technology and team spirit! Join the Summer Reading Club during the school holidays from 1 December 2017 to 31 January 2018. |
| 9 Nov 2017 |
News in Brief – What's happening at the Armadale libraries in November? Golden Oldies Afternoon, Write-ins at the Library, Chatting with: Natasha Lester and Tess Woods and Published: The ultimate goal with Peter Ramshaw. |
| 6 Nov 2017 |
News in Brief – Social Media – The Big 3 The City of Armadale’s Small Business Development Program, in partnership with Business Foundations, is aimed at engaging the business community through a range of workshops and networking opportunities throughout the year. |
| 3 Nov 2017 |
News in Brief – Hawkers Markets are back The City of Armadale’s popular Hawkers Markets are returning on Friday 3 and 10 November, from 5pm to 8.30pm at Memorial Park, Orchard Avenue. |
| 3 Nov 2017 |
The sound of music returns to Jull Street Mall The Jull Street Mall will come alive with the sound of music when the City of Armadale’s popular Music in the Mall lunchtime concert series returns on Friday 10 November. |
| 2 Nov 2017 |
Annual Contributions awards $115,000 to local initiatives The City of Armadale has awarded $115,000 to non-profit organisations through its Annual Contributions program for local projects and initiatives. |
| 23 Oct 2017 |
City of Armadale 2017 Election Results The City of Armadale will welcome two new Councillors and five returning Councillors following the Local Government elections on Saturday 21 October. |
| 20 Oct 2017 |
City contributes funds for much needed services The race may be over however proceeds raised from registration fees for the Perth Kilt Run have been donated to three local charities that service the Armadale community. |
| 16 Oct 2017 |
News in Brief - Activities at the libraries in November Golden Oldies Afternoon, International Games Day, Keep Calm and Colour, Learning English through Storytime, Write-Ins at the Library, Chatting with: Natasha Lester and Tess Woods, Published - The ultimate goal with Peter Ramshaw |
| 16 Oct 2017 |
City Centre's family friendly focus returns this festive season Keeping the Jull Street Mall a vibrant and welcoming place for families has become the focus of the City again this year, with the Council approving a continuation of the trial of Community Liaison Officers over the festive shopping season. |
| 16 Oct 2017 |
News in Brief - Positive Ageing Sessions November Throughout the year the City of Armadale will be hosting a series of Positive Ageing Sessions at the Armadale Library, and other venues throughout the City of Armadale, to engage older members of the community. The workshops are held each month and cover a wide range of topics such as safety and security, health, activities for older people and other useful information. Pain and Chronic Pain Management Wednesday 1 November, 1.30 – 2.30pm Armadale Library |
| 13 Oct 2017 |
Move over Quokka selfies - Koala Selfies are coming to town Don’t miss your chance to have a selfie with a koala at the Kelmscott Show on Saturday 21 October from 11am to 2pm. |
| 12 Oct 2017 |
Skateboarding WA are dropping-in for another two workshops Skateboarding WA are dropping-in for another two workshops as part of a series running at skate parks in the City of Armadale in October. |
| 12 Oct 2017 |
News in Brief - Activities at the libraries October Let the trees do the talking, Creating Characters with Shane McCarthy, Armadale and District History: Q & A. |
| 11 Oct 2017 |
New youth empowerment project seeks young leaders, creatives and game-changers The City of Armadale is on the hunt for a group of young leaders, creatives and game-changers aged 12 to 18 years to participate in an exciting new youth empowerment project. |
| 10 Oct 2017 |
Local Studies Library Receives a Facelift Armadale’s popular Birtwistle Local Studies Library, which delivers an extensive collection of reference books, maps, oral history recordings and transcripts has received a revamp to its foyer recently. |
| 9 Oct 2017 |
Destination finalist: Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre named finalist in Perth Airport Western Australia Tourism Awards 2017 The tourism team at the Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre are hoping to walk away winners of a prestigious tourism award, after being named finalists in two categories in Western Australia’s tourism awards this month. |
| 9 Oct 2017 |
Jimmy Choo & Alvin Fernandez of Ae'lkemi set to dazzle Armadale at fashion show In an exciting WA exclusive, the Spring into Armadale Fashion Show will unveil Professor Datuk Jimmy Choo OBE's first shoes featuring Aboriginal artwork, and matching couture gown by Ae'lkemi designer Alvin Fernandez, on Saturday 28 October. The exclusive unveiling will be part of the fashion show, from 2 to 5pm, at Avocados Café & Accommodation in Kelmscott. The show will showcase a cultural exchange under the direction of the talented Catherine Birch of Fashion Advocate. |
| 5 Oct 2017 |
Destination Guide Perfect for Locals Armadale Visitor Centre has recently released its Perth Hills Armadale Regional Guide and it’s a perfect companion for residents as well as visitors according to Armadale Mayor Henry Zelones OAM, JP. |
| 5 Oct 2017 |
Armadale Celebrates Children's Week Children of Armadale will be encouraged to Celebrate, Play and Discover during national Children’s Week 21 - 29 October, as the City of Armadale hosts a number of events and activities to keep them captivated. |
| 4 Oct 2017 |
Seniors Festival celebrations The City of Armadale’s Positive Ageing Seniors Festival 2017 will be hosting over 19 events throughout October and November. |
| 3 Oct 2017 |
Nominate your community hero Being nominated for the active citizenship award is an honour according to Musical Director of the Classic Sounds Orchestra Association Rachel Johns, following the Association’s win at the 2017 awards. “You don’t expect acknowledgement as a volunteer providing a community service, but when you are nominated and are lucky enough to receive the award, it is very much appreciated,” Rachel said. |
| 3 Oct 2017 |
Community Safety Day with a hint of spice Piara Waters Oval will set the scene for a free community safety day with an Indian twist on Sunday 15 October from 10am to 3pm. This is a result of the City of Armadale partnering with locally based Piara Punjab Club to launch Piara Masala, an exciting new community festival which will form part of Community Safety Day. |
| 2 Oct 2017 |
City Joins Forces with Business to Bolster Economy A new economic development strategy is currently in the works, with the City of Armadale working with business to enable continued stimulation, attraction, investment and employment for the local market. |
| 27 Sep 2017 |
Successful Night Fields Returns Night Fields will return for another series during October and November at Gwynne Park, following a successful pilot in May this year, attracting 400 young people aged 6-18 years across four sessions of football and netball, provided free by the City of Armadale in partnership with the WA Football Commission and supported by Telstra. |
| 28 Sep 2017 |
Parks and reserves to get a face lift Five parks within Precinct F of the City’s Public Open Space Strategy will be upgraded at a cost of $707,000. |
| 13 Sep 2017 |
Armadale’s the place to be these school holidays These school holidays (25 Sept-6 Oct), all the fun is in Armadale, with an array of activities on offer from origami to a safe driver workshop. |
| 26 Sep 2017 |
News in Brief - Positive Ageing Session October Throughout the year the City of Armadale will be hosting a series of Positive Ageing Sessions at the Armadale Library, and other venues throughout the City of Armadale, to engage older members of the community. |
| 21 Sep 2017 |
Dogs' Day Out – the social day out for the fur family Give your canine fur baby a social day out at the City of Armadale’s annual Dogs’ Day Out at Rushton Park, Kelmscott on Sunday 1 October from 10am to 2pm. |
| 21 Sep 2017 |
Free skate series back again! Skateboarding WA are back this spring with a new series of workshops to be held at three skate park locations in the City of Armadale. |
| 19 Sep 2017 |
Armadale postal election progresses At the close of nominations, a record 25 were received for the forthcoming Council election, with 24 candidates to contest six vacancies across as many wards. Postal vote packs are expected to reach residents during the week commencing 2 October. |
| 18 Sep 2017 |
Are you a Pioneer? The City of Armadale is extending an invitation to residents who have lived in the district for 50 years or more to attend the annual Pioneers’ Reunion on Saturday 7 October, from 2pm at Kelmscott Hall, River Road, Kelmscott. |
| 14 Sep 2017 |
Armadale Highland Gathering and Perth Kilt Run Attracts Record Crowds Around 20,000 people flocked to Minnawarra Park in Armadale last Sunday for a celebration of all things Scottish at the annual Armadale Highland Gathering and Perth Kilt Run. |
| 14 Sep 2017 |
Armadale supports an end to #nightmarecommute The City of Armadale is continuing to support the National Growth Areas Alliance in conducting the National Nightmare Commute Day, on Thursday, 14 September. |
| 8 Sep 2017 |
Staying on your feet is important The City of Armadale recently received a $5000 grant from the Injury Matters towards a pilot program to conduct training in falls prevention for older adults. |
| 7 Sep 2017 |
News in Brief - Nominations for City of Armadale elections closing Nominations to become a candidate in the 2017 City of Armadale Local Government Elections officially opened on Thursday 7 September, 2017 and will close Thursday 14 September, 2017 at 4pm. |
| 6 Sep 2017 |
News in Brief – Out of this world! School holiday fun at the City of Armadale libraries There’s no need for the children to be bored these school holidays with plenty of activities available to keep them entertained at the City of Armadale libraries. |
| 5 Sep 2017 |
Armadale Celebrates most Beautiful Country in the World Scotland has been voted the most beautiful country in the world by readers of the Rough Guide1. The City of Armadale is bringing a little bit of Scotland to WA by delivering the Armadale Highland Gathering and Perth Kilt Run this Sunday 10 September 2017 from Minnawarra Park from 8.30am to 4.30pm. |
| 5 Sep 2017 |
News in Brief – New opening hours at Roleystone Green Waste Facility Opening hours at the Roleystone Green Waste Facility are set to change from Tuesday 12 September, 2017. |
| 1 Sep 2017 |
Year 10 student takes home overall winner at Armadale Young Writers' Awards A budding local writer has taken out the overall winner award at the City of Armadale’s Young Writers’ Awards on Friday 1 September. |
| 23 Aug 2017 |
Perth Kilt Runners give back to community Runners donning kilts for the Perth Kilt Run on Sunday 10 September will be giving back to their community, and not just through pure entertainment value. |
| 30 Aug 2017 |
News in Brief – What's happening in the library – September The City of Armadale’s libraries (Armadale, Kelmscott and Seville Grove), will be closed Monday 25 September for the Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday. |
| 30 Aug 2017 |
News in Brief – e-Biz Basics The City of Armadale’s Small Business Development Program, in partnership with Business Foundations, is aimed at engaging the business community through a range of workshops and networking opportunities throughout the year. |
| 29 Aug 2017 |
Pen your best creative prose for the Armadale Writers' Award The City of Armadale is calling all amateur Monica McInerneys, budding Liane Moriartys and aspiring Tim Wintons to enter its new creative writing competition, with a prize pool of $2,250 up for grabs. |
| 28 Aug 2017 |
News in Brief – Sneak preview: See what's hot for market goers and foodies this Spring This Spring, market goers and foodies can tantalise their taste buds and indulge in food, wine, music and arts and crafts at several markets in Armadale and surrounding areas, listen to live jazz music at Genesis in the Hills and enjoy a long lunch at Millbrook Winery, during the Spring into Armadale Festival from August to 30 November. |
| 28 Aug 2017 |
News in Brief – Positive Ageing Session – September Throughout the year the City of Armadale will be hosting a series of Positive Ageing Sessions at the Armadale Library, and other venues throughout the City of Armadale, to engage older members of the community. |
| 28 Aug 2017 |
Want to become a Councillor? Have you ever considered putting up your hand and standing as a candidate for local government? |
| 22 Aug 2017 |
News in Brief - Club Abilities Project – Community Workshops This interactive workshop will help individuals from low-participation backgrounds, their families and advocates to discover information about available recreational opportunities in their community. |
| 21 Aug 2017 |
News in Brief – What's happening in the library – August Turn your hobby into a thriving business and 3D Design 101. |
| 18 Aug 2017 |
Changes to City wards to take effect in October The City of Armadale completed a review of its ward representation boundaries earlier this year with the new ward boundaries to take effect from the next ordinary Council elections, on 21 October 2017. |
| 18 Aug 2017 |
Bob Blackburn Reserve receives Lotterywest grant The City of Armadale’s Champion Centre and Seville Grove Library are set to receive a major upgrade thanks to a $4 million funding boost from Lotterywest. |
| 16 Aug 2017 |
News in Brief - Strange's Tales – The cartoons of Ben Strange and the end of WW1 This session is a must for lovers of history! Join Dr Andrew Webster of Murdoch University as he examines the cartoons of Ben Strange and how they tell the story of the end of World War I and its failures to be the war that ended all wars. |
| 15 Aug 2017 |
Outside the Frame Art Awards winners announced Once again a growing number of talented young artists have impressed the judges and exhibition-goers alike with the level of talent at this year’s Outside the Frame Art Awards. |
| 11 Aug 2017 |
Jump on board – It's Yates Springtime at Araluen This Spring, visitors to It’s Yates Springtime at Araluen will be able to jump on a shuttle bus to Araluen Botanic Park. Between 19 August and 25 September, visitors to the region will be able to book a shuttle bus, departing from either the Armadale and Kelmscott train stations or the Armadale Hills Visitor Centre, every day of the week, except Tuesday. The bus will leave the station at 10.30am and depart Araluen at 1.30pm, for $10 per person return. |
| 11 Aug 2017 |
Band line-up announced for Framed cirque! Four youth bands are set to transform the Armadale District Hall into an eclectic, contemporary space with young people filing in for a night of cirque-infused entertainment and performances on Friday 18 August, from 6 –9pm. |
| 7 Aug 2017 |
The hills will come alive with Studio Artists The Armadale hills will come alive when fifty local studio artists open their doors to the public in September as part of the Spring into Armadale Festival. |
| 9 Aug 2017 |
Nature lovers come out to play Nature lovers are set to explore the beautiful natural bushland and hills of the City of Armadale during the Spring into Armadale Festival, from August to 30 November. |
| 9 Aug 2017 |
News in Brief – Growing our Community free community training session The City of Armadale is inviting community groups interested in raising funds for their community group or club to a Fundraising, Grants and Sponsorship Workshop on the 23 August. |
| 9 Aug 2017 |
Local Government Awards for long servicing councillors Three long-serving Armadale Councillors’ contributions to their community have been recognised with a Long and Loyal Service Award from the WA Local Government Association (WALGA). |
| 9 Aug 2017 |
Champion Centre celebrated National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day The City of Armadale celebrated National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, at the Champion Centre on Wednesday 9 August. |
| 8 Aug 2017 |
Media brief - eResources for Kids In a changing world of digital platforms, the Armadale Library service offers an interactive educational online Library experience for your child. |
| 4 Aug 2017 |
Emerging young artists set to inspire at Art Awards The City of Armadale’s annual art exhibition has attracted 77 of Perth’s up and coming young artists who will showcase their artwork between 12 and 20 August at the Armadale District Hall. |
| 1 Aug 2017 |
Soil secrets set to spill for National Science Week A City of Armadale and Switch your thinking initiative will unearth secrets about soil at a free workshop at Kelmscott Primary School during National Science Week in August. |
| 1 Aug 2017 |
Ensure your voice is heard Have your say in this year’s City of Armadale Elections on 21 October by ensuring you are enrolled. |
| 24 Jul 2017 |
Get your Kilt on, registrations are open Registrations are now open for the City of Armadale’s Perth Kilt Run being held as part of the Highland Gathering on Sunday 10 September at Minnawarra Park from 8.30am to 4.30pm. |
| 28 Jul 2017 |
News in Brief – Free Carer Wellbeing Workshop Free Carer Workshop. |
| 28 Jul 2017 |
News in Brief - Club Abilities Project – Community Workshops Mental Health and Valued Roles. |
| 28 Jul 2017 |
Youth to be engaged on local issues The City of Armadale has been awarded a $10,000 Youth Engagement Grant from the Department of Communities to deliver a twelve month program commencing in August. |
| 28 Jul 2017 |
Budget Highlights for 2017/18 The City of Armadale believes it has taken a prudent, financially responsible approach in restricting its 2017/18 Budget to a modest 2% increase. The Budget was adopted on 10 July, following six months of careful deliberation by the Council and its Executive Team. |
| 27 Jul 2017 |
Spring into Armadale and experience what the region has to offer Spring into Armadale and experience the rich tapestry of culture, arts, food, music and people the region has to offer between 1 August and 30 November. |
| 27 Jul 2017 |
Students invited to volunteer their green thumbs Students studying or living in the City of Armadale who want a chance to volunteer in the community are invited to volunteer their green thumbs during National Student Volunteer Week. |
| 27 Jul 2017 |
Round 1 Community Grants 2018 opening soon Community groups and not-for-profit organisations will be able to apply for up to $1000 in funding when the first round of the City of Armadale’s Community Grants Program for 2017/18 opens on Monday 14 August. |
| 26 Jul 2017 |
Give pre-loved goods a second life at the Drop n' Shop Reuse Centre Residents can play their part in helping the environment by giving pre-loved items a second life at the City of Armadale’s Drop n’ Shop reuse centre. |
| 26 Jul 2017 |
News in brief – Tickets available for FRAMED cirque! Tickets to the City of Armadale’s youth music event of the year, FRAMED cirque! are now available to book online. |
| 26 Jul 2017 |
Growing our community – connect lunch The City of Armadale is inviting community groups, sporting clubs and volunteers registered on the City’s database to come together for the Growing our Community – Connect Lunch on Thursday 10 August. |
| 18 Jul 2017 |
News in Brief - What's happening in the library - August Technology Buddies, Flying High, Home Fires Safety, Finding your family, Cemeteries can tell stories, Sing with me and Writing Workshop with Susan Midalia. |
| 18 Jul 2017 |
Students encouraged to aspire to local careers through brand new program Twenty-one local Year 10 students are taking part in the brand new Armadale Aspire Career Development Program which will be launched by the City of Armadale on Wednesday 19 July. |
| 17 Jul 2017 |
Turning of the sod ceremony heralds construction of $8 million facility An official turning of the sod ceremony will herald the start of work on the Piara Waters (South) Playing Field and Pavilion on Tuberose Road on Monday 17 July. |
| 13 Jul 2017 |
News in Brief - Positive Ageing Session - August Throughout the year the City of Armadale will be hosting a series of Positive Ageing Sessions at the Armadale Library, and other venues throughout the City of Armadale, to engage older members of the community. |
| 12 Jul 2017 |
Changes to additional discounted green waste and sorted rubbish tip pass sales City of Armadale residents will no longer need to purchase additional discounted tip passes from the City’s administration office or libraries for disposing of green waste or sorted rubbish at the City of Armadale waste facilities. From 11 July, residents can pay at the weighbridge when dropping off sorted loads at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility and the Roleystone Green Waste site. Loads must be sorted and can be up to 1.3 cubic metres. The discounted tip passes are in addition to the four tip passes that are attached to Rates Notices each year. |
| 10 Jul 2017 |
News in brief - Neerigen Brook Planting Day Can you dig it? City of Armadale residents are invited to join staff and community members in planting trees and shrubs at Neerigen Brook on Saturday 15 July. |
| 8 Jul 2017 |
News in Brief – What’s happening in the library - July Monica McInerney and Learning English through Storytime. |
| 5 Jul 2017 |
Record numbers turn up to celebrate NAIDOC Week The Bob Blackburn Oval was transformed into a cultural hive as a record number of people turned up to celebrate NAIDOC at the City’s annual Celebration Day gathering in Seville Grove on Tuesday. |
| 4 Jul 2017 |
Step into volunteering information session Put your best foot forward and step into a free volunteering information session at the Champion Centre from 10 to 11am on Friday 21 July. |
| 3 Jul 2017 |
Applications for Annual Contributions opening soon Community organisations are invited to apply for up to $25,000 in funding towards community focused initiatives through the City of Armadale’s Annual Contributions’ Program from Wednesday 19 July. |
| 3 Jul 2017 |
Building stronger communities Throughout the year the City of Armadale, in partnership with Inclusion WA, will deliver community workshops as part of its Club Abilities Project. |
| 29 Jun 2017 |
Calling all young music stars for FRAMED cirque! The City of Armadale is looking for local young bands to showcase their talents live on stage at FRAMED cirque!, the City’s free youth music and arts event. |
| 30 Jun 2017 |
Together We Can after school program Some of Perth’s best known former footy players are mentoring young people in sport and life skills at the Champion Centre. |
| 29 Jun 2017 |
Ditch the plastic – go Plastic Free July City of Armadale residents looking to take on a challenge are encouraged to ditch the plastic for Plastic Free July to reduce the amount of plastic going into landfill. |
| 27 Jun 2017 |
News in Brief - Starting your business Facebook page from scratch – hands on The City of Armadale’s Small Business Development Program, in partnership with Business Foundations, is aimed at engaging the business community through a range of workshops and networking opportunities throughout the year. |
| 21 Jun 2017 |
Mundarda Child Care Centre switches on Reducing waste, water and electricity use and using active transport are just some of the reasons that a Mundarda Child Care Centre in Kelmscott will be officially recognised for switching on to sustainable practices. |
| 20 Jun 2017 |
News in Brief – Positive Ageing Sessions Throughout the year the City of Armadale will be hosting a series of Positive Ageing Sessions at the Armadale Library, and other venues throughout the City of Armadale, to engage older members of the community. |
| 19 Jun 2017 |
NAIDOC Celebration Day in our City Everyone is welcome to join with us to celebrate the culture, history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the City of Armadale, at the annual NAIDOC Celebration Day gathering on Tuesday, 4 July. |
| 19 Jun 2017 |
Discover Winter Wonders at the Museum Children and young people can warm up at the City of Armadale’s History House Museum with three free school holiday activities available for all ages from Saturday 1 to Sunday 16 July. |
| 16 Jun 2017 |
Water main renewal - Croyden Road, Roleystone The City of Armadale advises residents and commuters using Croyden Road, Roleystone of the possibility of disruption to traffic movement during upgrades to water mains, from Monday 26 June to 5 August between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Saturday. |
| 14 Jun 2017 |
News in Brief – School Holiday Library events in July Lego at the Library, NAIDOC Day at the Library, Becky Buckaroo’s Ooey Goey Stew, Barn Babes, Re-invention workshop, PJ Storytime. |
| 12 Jun 2017 |
Local Schools on board the Young Re-inventor of the Year challenge Edible walls, bird baths and insect hotels are just some of the submissions anticipated from Young Re-inventor of the Year. What makes them unique is that they’ll be made from rubbish. |
| 7 Jun 2017 |
Notice of intention to Levy Differential Rates The City of Armadale is inviting submissions from residents on the proposed differential rates and minimum payments being proposed for the 2017/18 financial year. The 2017/18 year is a revaluation year for all properties rated on their Gross Rental Value (GRV). The revaluation is determined by the Valuer General and will apply for the next three years. The City levies rates to construct and maintain facilities and infrastructure and deliver all of the services that our community requires. |
| 6 Jun 2017 |
Cancellation of Ticketek and Ticketmaster at Visitor Centre The City of Armadale Visitor Centre will cease to act as a ticketing agent on behalf of Ticketek and Ticketmaster, effective from 1 July 2017. |
| 31 May 2017 |
Armadale leads the way for investment in Southeast Corridor The number of businesses operating in Armadale has increased by 4.8% over the last year rising from 4129 to 4325 ahead of the City of Gosnells at 3.6%, the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale at 3.4%, and the City of Canning which rose 2.8%. |
| 30 May 2017 |
Armadale growth 10th fastest in the nation Armadale experienced a 4% increase in population during the 2015 - 2016 year, ranking the City as the 10th fastest growing local government areas across the nation. |
| 29 May 2017 |
Winners keep a focus on Armadale’s corner stores The presentation ceremony for the winners of the City of Armadale’s FOCUS 2017 photographic competition was held at the Armadale Library on Saturday 27 May. |
| 26 May 2017 |
City helps local community groups Round two of the City of Armadale’s Community Grants Program will see $12,946 allocated to 17 local not for profit organisations for projects and programs to be delivered over the coming months. From local events to equipment for playgroups, the funding will deliver considerable benefits to the wider community. Armadale Mayor Henry Zelones OAM, JP said the Community Grants Program was part of the City’s commitment to local community organisations who do so much for this great City with limited budgets. |
| 26 May 2017 |
News in Brief - Positive Ageing Sessions Emphysema, bronchitis and asthma, Doula Care |
| 25 May 2017 |
News in Brief - Library events in June Baby Bliss, Forever a garden Guru, Natural Nutrition, Beyond Gardens: Home Grown Food Workshop, Meal Planning with Donna Preedy |
| 23 May 2017 |
Big social ideas come from first GivingBackathon Last weekend over 50 people spent their rainy days finding solutions for some of Armadale’s most complicated social issues, at the City’s first ever GivingBackathon. |
| 18 May 2017 |
Calling young authors to the Armadale Young Writers’ Award Budding, young local writers are welcome to put pen to paper and enter the City of Armadale’s annual Armadale Young Writers’ Awards. |
| 12 May 2017 |
Council approves Kelmscott Community Garden The City of Armadale has given the green light for a community garden to be established at Lot 2333, No 55 River Road, Kelmscott. |
| 11 May 2017 |
National Families Week celebrations The City of Armadale is partnering with Armadale Community Family Centre and Challis CPC to celebrate National Families Week 2017. |
| 10 May 2017 |
Parking restrictions for drivers in Forrestdale The City of Armadale will implement parking restrictions on Broome Street, Forrestdale to ensure proper usage of the verge adjacent to the Forrestdale Primary School. |
| 9 May 2017 |
Forrestdale Business Park switched on to NBN Following on from the launch of NBN across the City of Armadale in October 2016, businesses located in the Forrestdale Business Park (FBP) will have connection to the NBN from Friday 5 May. |
| 8 May 2017 |
Night Fields Program commencing in May Young people aged six to 18 years are invited to take part in the City of Armadale’s Night Fields program, supported by Telstra, and participate in free AFL and Netball sessions. |
| 8 May 2017 |
$2.3 billion roads and rail deal a winner for City of Armadale City of Armadale Mayor Henry Zelones OAM, JP said the City was delighted with the critical projects listed in the recently announced Federal and State Governments $2.3 billion roads and rail package. |
| 5 May 2017 |
Investment opportunities looking good in Armadale! Three suburbs within the City of Armadale have been listed in the top 10 Perth suburbs investors should consider when purchasing an investment property. |
| 4 May 2017 |
Structure plan to guide development of the City Centre The Armadale Strategic Metropolitan Centre Structure Plan is now a step closer, with the City of Armadale awarding the tender to Perth planning and architectural group Hassell. |
| 3 May 2017 |
Ben Strange: WWI Cartoon Exhibition Step inside the City of Armadale’s History House Museum to catch the latest exhibition, Strange’s War: The World War One Cartoons of Ben Strange, which is currently on display. |
| 2 May 2017 |
Be part of GivingBackathon The City of Armadale has partnered with Impact Seed, an innovative not for profit organisation, to bring to Armadale its first ever GivingBackathon event. |
| 15 Mar 2017 |
Cooperation key to positive relationship with new Government City of Armadale Mayor Henry Zelones OAM JP has congratulated Mark McGowan on his Party’s decisive victory in Saturday’s WA State Election. |
| 30 Mar 2017 |
Autumn falls at the Museum for school holiday fun There’s no excuse for children getting bored and restless during the school holidays with lots of activities available daily at the City of Armadale’s History House Museum. |
| 30 Mar 2017 |
News in Brief - Mini-Beast Mania at the Libraries! Lego at the Library, Spineless Wonders, PJ Storytime, Paper Quilling, and Critter Crafternoon. |
| 29 Mar 2017 |
News in Brief - Teen Scene National Youth week celebrations Join other teens at the Library for a relaxing session of yoga. |
| 28 Mar 2017 |
News in Brief - What’s happening in Armadale Tai Chi Demonstration, Voice from the Graves, Poetry Slam, More Tales from the Dale, Armadale Writers’ Group |
| 27 Mar 2017 |
Youth festival brings eco focus to Armadale Jull Street Mall will come alive with creative spaces, music, stalls, games and workshops this Saturday as the City of Armadale hosts its own National Youth Week celebrations. The City’s Artbeat Youth Fest is an all-day gig, bringing an ‘Eco Futures’ themed range of activities for youth aged 12 to 25 years. Interact with robot programming, explore virtual reality worlds, get colourful with tie dying, join the street basketball competitions or simply chill and enjoy music from local DJs. |
| 24 Mar 2017 |
Calling all young business entrepreneurs Inspiring and encouraging young people to take up the small business mantle and become the City’s future business leaders is the basis behind a new program being introduced by the City of Armadale in partnership with Business Foundations. |
| 24 Mar 2017 |
Keeping students connected to higher education The City of Armadale is helping bridge the digital divide for 10 local high school students, providing free internet access to assist with their educational aspirations. |
| 20 Mar 2017 |
News in Brief - Positive Ageing Sessions Throughout the year the City of Armadale will be hosting a series of Positive Ageing Sessions at the Armadale Library, and other venues throughout the City of Armadale, to engage older members of the community. |
| 17 Mar 2017 |
Community invited to celebrate Harrisdale Pavilion opening The City of Armadale is hosting a party to celebrate the opening of the Harrisdale Pavilion and Playing Field. |
| 14 Mar 2017 |
Golf Course upgrades greening up for spring re-opening A major upgrade to Armadale Golf Course is now in the final stages of completion with all nine holes reshaped, irrigated and recently planted with new grass. |
| 7 Mar 2017 |
Family favourites at Movies in the Park The City of Armadale’s popular Movies in the Park series is back, with free family movies being screened at outdoor locations throughout autumn. |
| 1 Mar 2017 |
Dinosaurs alive during National Parks Week celebrations It's National Parks Week from 4 to 12 March and the City of Armadale is celebrating by enlisting the help of a host of mythical and prehistoric creatures to entice your young digital natives into the great outdoors. |
| 12 Apr 2017 |
Public art lights up the Jull Street Mall A prominent sculpture has taken up residence in the Jull Street Mall. |
| 26 Apr 2017 |
Free native plants for residents The City of Armadale is partnering with the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group (AGLG) to provide residents with free native plants for their gardens. |
| 26 Apr 2017 |
News in Brief – Library events throughout May Learning English Through Storytime, Backyard Chooks, Keep Calm and Colour, Armadale Young Writers’ Awards - Writing Workshops, National Simultaneous Storytime, Learn about Libraries and Introduction to eBooks. |
| 26 Apr 2017 |
News in Brief - Positive Ageing Sessions Throughout the year the City of Armadale will be hosting a series of Positive Ageing Sessions at the Armadale Library, and other venues throughout the City of Armadale, to engage older members of the community. |
| 26 Apr 2017 |
Minnawarra Art Awards winners announced More than 100 people including key art leaders from across Western Australia turned up to hear the Minnawarra Art Awards 2017 winners announced last week. |
| 20 Apr 2017 |
Recognising National Volunteer Week! In celebration of National Volunteer Week, volunteers living or volunteering across the City of Armadale are invited to an exclusive viewing of Oklahoma on Saturday 20 May, 2017. |
| 19 Apr 2017 |
Benefits of STREAMCARE flow on and on Since 2002 the City of Armadale’s STREAMCARE program has assisted hundreds of landowners care for their local riverside environment. |
| 13 Apr 2017 |
Making fitness fun for teens! Build healthy bodies and strong minds at Armadale Arena’s new Fitness for Teens group fitness and gym training sessions. |
| 11 Apr 2017 |
Armadale to shine during arts festival The local art scene in Armadale takes the spotlight in April when the City of Armadale hosts the Armadale Arts Festival showcasing the incredible talent coming from this region. |
| 11 Apr 2017 |
Aquatic Centre redevelopment one step closer Weather was perfect last weekend as hundreds gathered for a final swim during the Armadale Aquatic Centre’s free End of an Era community event. |
| 11 Apr 2017 |
Minnawarra Art Awards exhibition open for viewing The renowned Minnawarra Art Awards will once again be displayed at the Armadale District Hall from Saturday 22 April until Sunday 7 May. |
| 10 Apr 2017 |
Have your say on ageing well in Armadale The City of Armadale is developing an Age-Friendly Communities Strategy to identify age-friendly features and barriers and potential improvements in your community. |
| 3 Apr 2017 |
Park facilities upgrades The City of Armadale is in the process of upgrading a number of playgrounds as part of the City’s ongoing Public Open Space Strategy. |
| 4 Jan 2017 |
WA Labor first to commit to Armadale Road Bridge The Cities of Armadale and Cockburn have welcomed WA Labor’s announcement today to bring forward the duplication of Armadale Road, and to fund $166million towards the construction of the Armadale Road Bridge. |
| 31 Jan 2017 |
Solve your technology queries at the Library Need help keeping up with the latest in technology? |
| 27 Jan 2017 |
Festivities and fun for all as Armadale celebrated Australia Day Despite a soaring temperature, the City of Armadale’s Australia Day celebrations attracted a big crowd to join in the festivities in Minnawarra Park. |
| 30 Jan 2017 |
Learning English Through Storytime sessions are back in 2017 Following the success of the program Learning English Through Storytime in 2016, the City of Armadale will continue to host the sessions throughout 2017 at one of the City’s libraries each term. |
| 27 Jan 2017 |
New citizens welcomed as population hits 90k The City of Armadale joined hundreds of regions across the nation in welcoming our newest citizens as part of the annual Australia Day celebrations. |
| 25 Jan 2017 |
Exciting Child Care and Community Expo The City of Armadale is hosting a Child Care and Community Expo, an inaugural initiative of the Educator Support Network, designed to promote the large range of centres and services available to the community. |
| 27 Jan 2017 |
Australia Day WA Community Citizen of the Year Awards In 2017 the Australia Day Citizenship Awards was relaunched to recognise a wider range of community champions and renamed the Citizen of the Year Awards. |
| 24 Jan 2017 |
Amazing series of Cosplay workshops at the Library! Commencing in February, the Armadale Library will host a six part series of free Cosplay workshops and panels. |
| 24 Jan 2017 |
Get ready for Lego fun during 2017! The City of Armadale Libraries has some amazing Lego sessions for children each month with games and challenges to unleash their creativity. |
| 20 Jan 2017 |
Expressions of interest sought for Minnawarra Art Awards The Minnawarra Art Awards attracts high quality works in a variety of mediums, and with the 2017 event approaching the City of Armadale is calling for expressions of interest from artists across Australia. |
| 19 Jan 2017 |
Positive Ageing Session commence in February Throughout the year the City of Armadale will be hosting a series of Positive Ageing Sessions at the Armadale Library to engage older members of the community. |
| 16 Jan 2017 |
News in Brief – Library events throughout February Harry Potter Book Night, Tea with Tess Woods, Calligraphy by Judith Ann, FOCUS: Photography Workshop and Candice Fox Crime Writer. |
| 11 Jan 2017 |
Celebrate summer in the City and win a cool shopping spree from #TheDale Fancy a cool $2500 to spend in the City this summer? |
| 10 Jan 2017 |
Family fun as Armadale celebrates Australia Day In an annual Australian tradition, celebrate Australia Day with a jam-packed evening of festivities and fireworks at Armadale’s Minnawarra Park. |
| 9 Jan 2017 |
Is your property fire safe and sustainable? The City of Armadale has engaged consultants from the Forever Project team to deliver a Fire: Recovery and Resilience Expo on Sunday 22 January, from 10am to 4pm at the Roleystone Hall, Cross Park, Roleystone. |
| 4 Jan 2017 |
Have you read a good book lately? The City of Armadale three libraries host NovelNibbles Book Club sessions throughout the year, with day and evening sessions available. |
| 3 Jan 2017 |
Library Events Teen Scene at the Library in January: Offbeat Origami, Heavenly Henna, Pokémon Go and Today at the Library – Fake photograph contest. |
| 27 Feb 2017 |
Count a Cocky on April 9 Registrations for the 2017 Great Cocky Count on Sunday 9 April, are now open! |
| 24 Feb 2017 |
Funding finalised for Armadale Aquatic Centre Upgrade A major step toward redevelopment of the Armadale Aquatic Centre was achieved today when the Federal Government finalised $10 million funding toward the much anticipated project. |
| 23 Feb 2017 |
Positive Ageing Sessions in March These monthly sessions cover a wide range of topics such as safety and security, health, activities for older people and other useful information. |
| 21 Feb 2017 |
Community Development Strategy 2017 - 2021 The City of Armadale aims to build a connected, safer and healthier community through building partnerships within the community. |
| 15 Feb 2017 |
News in Brief - Notification of streetscaping works Seville Drive The City of Armadale wishes to advise that as part of the City’s Annual Works Program 2016/17, it has commenced streetscaping works along Seville Drive between Braemore Street and Gillam Drive. |
| 14 Feb 2017 |
A growing population will make traffic congestion worse The Cities of Armadale and Cockburn are two of the fastest growing councils in Australia, and as such, are urging WA State election candidates to provide their communities with basic infrastructure and commit to building the Armadale Road Bridge. |
| 14 Feb 2017 |
Temporary Road Closure - Koorden Close Due to a large amount of illegal dumping the City of Armadale will proceed with the temporary closure of Koorden Close in Champion Lakes until further notice. |
| 13 Feb 2017 |
News in Brief – Library and Heritage sessions in March Banquet Survival Guide, Wonderful Worm Waste, Harmony Week with author Nadia L King, Herbs: for health, wellbeing and tea!, Scitech Early Childhood Program, First time composting, Getting to know the trees of Armadale, Introduction to Oral History Interviews |
| 10 Feb 2017 |
FOCUS photographic competition – Our Corner Store The City of Armadale’s FOCUS Photographic Competition has returned for 2017. |
| 8 Feb 2017 |
Works paving the way for new Piara Waters South Pavilion Site works will soon be underway for the new Piara Waters South Pavilion and Playing Field, bringing the second of nine shared use community facilities in the region to fruition. |
| 7 Feb 2017 |
Communities demand Armadale Rd Bridge Recent polling of the communities of Cockburn and Armadale has shown that traffic congestion will be made a priority issue in the upcoming State election. |
| 6 Feb 2017 |
Round 2 Community Grants The second round of the City of Armadale’s Community Grants Program for 2016/17 will open on Thursday 2 March, 2017. |
| 3 Feb 2017 |
Finish the job, build Armadale Rd Bridge The Cities of Armadale and Cockburn are once again campaigning in the lead up to the State election to secure funding for the Armadale Road Bridge. |
| 1 Feb 2017 |
News in Brief - Learn all about the Art of Napkins Make your own Napkin, Napkin folding |
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