| 20 Dec 2018 |
News in Brief – Library events in January 2019 FOCUS: How to improve your photos with Tony McDonough, Untangling travel at any age: Tips, tricks, opportunities and benefits of travelling at any age, Common mistakes photographers make ...and how to fix them! |
| 20 Dec 2018 |
Have your say on Westport: What we have found so far The state government’s Westport Taskforce has released its first progress report, Westport: What we have found so far and City of Armadale residents are now invited to have their say on the report by Monday 21 January 2019. |
| 20 Dec 2018 |
Help us improve our website for a chance to win one of two $50 vouchers City of Armadale residents and business owners are invited to participate in sitemap testing to help the City improve its website and in return receive a chance to win one of two $50 Armadale Shopping City Centre vouchers. |
| 18 Dec 2018 |
Christmas wreaths return to Jull Street Mall If you’re shopping in the Armadale City Centre this December, you may notice an array of Christmas wreaths have been installed along the Jull Street Mall. |
| 14 Dec 2018 |
Piara Waters tops vacant land sales in Perth Piara Waters, one of the newer areas in the City of Armadale’s western suburbs, is listed as the top Perth suburb in terms of vacant land sales in a recent Sunday Times Property Report. |
| 13 Dec 2018 |
Top Tips to reducing waste this Christmas With National Recycling Week just gone and the recent changes to what you can recycle, the City of Armadale wants residents to be mindful of what they can place in their recycling bin this Christmas. |
| 10 Dec 2018 |
Armadale Libraries encourage young readers in January The City of Armadale is encouraging children to read more during the summer holidays by visiting one of the City libraries and borrowing books for the Summer Reading Club. |
| 5 Dec 2018 |
Rockin' Jull Street Mall Choirs, quartet bands and classic orchestra sounds are set to bring more festive cheer to the Jull Street Mall in Armadale with the return of the popular Music in the Mall series this month. |
| 4 Dec 2018 |
Local Artists wanted for the inaugural Armadale Arts Bush Trail Are you a local artist who is passionate about the environment? The City of Armadale is inviting local artists to register their interest in working alongside renowned Land Artist, Elaine Clocherty, to inspire artworks for the inaugural Armadale Arts Bush Trail. |
| 30 Nov 2018 |
Capture history for a chance to win a share of $1400 Photography enthusiasts are being urged to pick up their camera and start capturing local history for a chance to win a share of $1400 in the 2019 FOCUS Photographic Competition. |
| 27 Nov 2018 |
City of Armadale Christmas Business Hours The City of Armadale's Administration Centre will be closed from noon on Friday 21 December, reopening on Wednesday 2 January 2019 at 8.15am. |
| 26 Nov 2018 |
News in Brief - Carols by Candlelight and Christmas Parade Road Closures Orchard Avenue will be closed from 3.30 to 9pm on Friday 7 December for the Carols by Candlelight and Christmas Parade. |
| 23 Nov 2018 |
News in Brief - Positive Ageing Sessions for December Throughout the year the City of Armadale hosts a series of Positive Ageing Sessions at the Armadale Library and other venues to engage older members of the community. |
| 23 Nov 2018 |
Age Friendly Community Strategy launched The City of Armadale has launched its new Age Friendly Community Strategy to build on the success of its earlier Positive Ageing Strategy 2011-2014. |
| 22 Nov 2018 |
Library & Heritage Summer Holiday sessions Summer Reading Club: Curious Creatures!, Rhyme Time – Harrisdale, Story Time – Harrisdale, Lego at the Library!, Craft Corner, Tales of Curious Creatures!, Family Lego Robotics, Wildlife with Kanyana, Crafternoon, Will-O’-The-Wisp Lanterns, Harry Potter Craft – Teen Scene and Egg Carton Creatures. |
| 21 Nov 2018 |
Library events - December Eat, Prey, Love: The wonder of insects with Faye Arcaro and Zero Waste Christmas with Earth Girl Karla Hooper. |
| 19 Nov 2018 |
Give a little hope to those in need this festive season Carols by Candlelight goers can give back this Christmas and support families in need through the Salvation Army’s annual Hope Appeal Food Bank. |
| 15 Nov 2018 |
Celebrate the magic of Christmas at Carols by Candlelight and the Christmas Parade Experience the magic of Christmas with colourful characters and enchanting carols as the City of Armadale invites you to join in this annual community celebration on Friday 7 December. |
| 15 Nov 2018 |
Need help with your small business? They say cash is king, and if you run a small business, understanding cash flow – the total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business – is vital. |
| 13 Nov 2018 |
Help save the black cockatoos A baby forest red-tailed black cockatoo has hatched and fledged from an artificial nesting box installed by the City of Armadale. |
| 15 Nov 2018 |
Trash or Treasure? They say ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.’ That certainly rings true for Shop Supervisor Stuart Merriman at the City of Armadale’s Drop ‘n’ Shop, located at the Armadale Landfill and Recycling Facility in Hilbert. |
| 13 Nov 2018 |
Are you a volunteer? You're invited to a VIP event at the Hawkers Markets The City of Armadale wants to show their appreciation for volunteers with a VIP thank you function from 5 to 8.30pm at the Hawkers Markets at Memorial Park on Saturday 24 November. |
| 12 Nov 2018 |
Popular Hawkers Markets return this summer Balmy summer evenings have arrived, signaling the return of the popular City of Armadale Hawkers Markets at Memorial Park during the festive season. |
| 9 Nov 2018 |
Last month to Spring into Armadale With the warmer weather upon us, now is a good time to get amongst the variety of activities left to see-and-do as part of the City of Armadale's Spring into Armadale festival. |
| 9 Nov 2018 |
Perth's only Avocado Festival returns to Araluen On the weekend of 24 and 25 November, avocado aficionados will unite in celebration of this healthy, creamy and versatile fruit. |
| 8 Nov 2018 |
Envision Armadale Speaker Series - Dr Melissa Stoneham Transforming Healthiness into Happiness City of Armadale locals will have a unique opportunity to be inspired on how they can advocate change at a local level to improve health in the community at the final Envision Armadale Speaker Series workshop later this month. |
| 7 Nov 2018 |
News in Brief - Mini Beasts with Eric McCrum Join Eric as he describes the amazing world of mini beasts that can be found in your backyard and beyond. |
| 6 Nov 2018 |
Excess Baggage – picking up the pieces The City of Armadale's History House Museum is displaying memorabilia commemorating the stories of the service men and women that returned from World War 1. |
| 31 Oct 2018 |
Have your say on planning for Perth’s long-term port and freight future City of Armadale residents are invited to have their say on planning for Perth’s long-term port and freight future. |
| 30 Oct 2018 |
Koala bares winning smile at Kelmscott Show William the koala delivered the warm and fuzzies to kids and adults alike at the Kelmscott Show last weekend. |
| 30 Oct 2018 |
Sales soar at highly attended arts event The Armadale Hills Open Studio Arts Trail in September was an overwhelming success, drawing 6,571 visitors from all over the Perth region to view an extraordinary range of artworks. |
| 29 Oct 2018 |
Modernised Greendale Centre set to open to the public The public are invited to the official launch of the City of Armadale’s new Greendale Centre on Thursday 8 November at 10am. The building which was built in 1972 has recently undergone a $2 million redevelopment partially funded by a Lotterywest grant and is now a modern multipurpose venue available for use by all members of the community. Boasting a variety of dementia-friendly, functional spaces the Greendale Centre contains an outdoor area, digital hub and accessible features. |
| 29 Oct 2018 |
News in Brief - Positive Ageing Sessions in November Throughout the year the City of Armadale hosts a series of Positive Ageing Sessions at the Armadale Library and other venues to engage older members of the community. |
| 22 Oct 2018 |
Annual Contributions awarded to local initiatives in Armadale The City of Armadale has awarded $114,950 through its Annual Contributions program for local projects and initiatives. |
| 24 Oct 2018 |
Festival unearths community groups and services The Piara Waters Community Festival on Sunday 28 October will celebrate the City of Armadale’s rich diversity and cultural heritage with a showcase of services on offer for residents. |
| 22 Oct 2018 |
News in Brief - Library events in November News in Brief - Library events in November, Sensory fun for babies!, Walking the Camino with Noel Braun, Colour Therapy with Judith K, From Hamel to Montbrehain - the last fifty miles, The Wasteless Pantry, Christmas: Then and now, The return of Happy Bowels with Dr Michael Levitt, Ye Olde Narrogin Inne: How Old is Olde?, Learn to crochet with Kay Cooper. |
| 18 Oct 2018 |
Children's Week - Nurturing future leaders of the community The City of Armadale will celebrate the future leaders of the community with a program of events during National Children's Week from 21-29 October. |
| 17 Oct 2018 |
Citizens cash in by paying their rates in full Five happy City of Armadale residents have won up to $2000 in cash just for paying their council rates in full by 14 September. |
| 17 Oct 2018 |
Seniors Festival celebrations in Armadale during November The City of Armadale's Annual Positive Ageing Seniors Festival kicks off again in November with a particularly interesting and diverse program of events to celebrate our community's young-at-heart. |
| 16 Oct 2018 |
Youth AFL and basketball sports program returns Popular free youth sports program NightFields returns to Gwynne Park every Thursday for six weeks starting from 18 October. |
| 16 Oct 2018 |
Nature makes itself at home at rejuvenated Minnawarra Park A favourite of the locals contained within an area steeped in history, the newly invigorated Minnawarra Park was officially reopened to the public last week. |
| 10 Oct 2018 |
Dogs' Day Out - because every dog has its day Calling all Perth pooches – the annual Dogs' Day Out is here. |
| 4 Oct 2018 |
City wins grant to help local sport clubs The City of Armadale has been awarded $40,000 in funding from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries to support local sport clubs over a period of two years. |
| 4 Oct 2018 |
Do you know what to do in the event of a bushfire? To ensure residents are armed with bushfire survival skills this season, the City of Armadale is hosting a Fire: Recovery and Resilience Expo on Sunday 4 November from 9.30am to 4pm at Roleystone Hall. |
| 3 Oct 2018 |
2018 Life Skills Workshops The City of Armadale is hosting a series of workshops covering a range of topics for people aged over 40 years who live and work in the City of Armadale. |
| 1 Oct 2018 |
Armadale community invited to rate City services City of Armadale residents are invited to rate local services and facilities provided by the City in its biennial Community Scorecard survey by Friday 26 October. The survey which is conducted by an independent research agency, will assist the City in planning for the future to understand the needs of residents and evaluate how the wider community perceives its efforts towards key performance indicators in the City’s Strategic Community Plan. |
| 27 Sep 2018 |
What's On at Armadale Library in October Whether you want to meet high profile authors like Anna Jacobs and Graham Seal, organise and record your life with bullet journaling, or learn English through Storytime – there’s something for everyone at Armadale Library. |
| 21 Sep 2018 |
Have your say on the new aquatic facility for a chance to win The City of Armadale are inviting people who live, work and socialise in the area to complete a short survey on the new $26 million Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre which is due for completion in 2019. |
| 19 Sep 2018 |
Get your technology questions answered Do you experience difficulties with technology? |
| 17 Sep 2018 |
Opening Party to unveil state-of-the-art Rossiter Pavilion The City of Armadale will host a public launch of the new state-of-the-art Rossiter Pavilion in Piara Waters on Saturday 6 October from 4 to 8pm. |
| 13 Sep 2018 |
Click for a chance to win one of two $50 Gift Cards City of Armadale residents and business owners are invited to participate in online activities to help the City understand how you use the website for a chance to win one of two $50 Gift Cards for Armadale Shopping City. |
| 12 Sep 2018 |
Investment continues to soar in Forrestdale Business Park Forrestdale Business Park continues to grow as a significant industrial hub in one of WA's fastest growing regions. |
| 12 Sep 2018 |
Armadale encourages thousands to get their kilt on! Record crowds descended upon Minnawarra Park in Armadale last Sunday for the annual Armadale Highland Gathering and Perth Kilt Run, with over 670 runners donning a kilt and completing either 2.5 or a 5-kilometre run around the City Centre. |
| 11 Sep 2018 |
Emerging writers discovered at Armadale Young Writers' Awards Talented up and coming writers were recognised at the 2018 Armadale Young Writers' Awards last Friday 7 September. |
| 11 Sep 2018 |
Road Closures in Armadale during September The Metropolitan Road Improvement Alliance (MRIA), on behalf of Main Roads is upgrading the 6.9km section of Armadale Road between Tapper Road and Anstey Road from two lanes to a four lane dual carriageway. |
| 11 Sep 2018 |
Memorial Park reopens with new railway themed playground The new and improved Memorial Park located in the heart of the Armadale City Centre was reopened on Friday boasting the recent addition of a railway themed playground. |
| 10 Sep 2018 |
Calling all Skate or Scooter Kings and Queens Local young skateboarding and scooter enthusiasts are encouraged to enter the popular King of the Hill Skate and Scooter competition which returns to Roleystone Skate Park with the first qualifying heat on 27 September. |
| 7 Sep 2018 |
Protect your family and pets against mosquito-borne diseases A free Mozzie Wise session hosted by the City of Armadale on Thursday 23 August was well attended and included Chris Tallentire MLA, Member for Thornlie along with residents and local businesses eager to hear some useful prevention tips. The session provided information on how to protect against mosquito-borne diseases, of which there is currently no known cure or vaccine for in Australia. |
| 7 Sep 2018 |
Calling all foodies, culture lovers and healthy living enthusiasts this Spring Spring brings a packed program of events for foodies, culture lovers and healthy living enthusiasts. You don't have to travel far (or even leave Perth) for a one-of-a-kind experience to remember against the scenic backdrop of rolling hills, wildflowers and waterfalls. Whether it’s a comedy night, lunch at a cidery, the Wonderful Indonesia festival at Araluen Botanic Park, a food and artisan market, or a yoga and meditation retreat – you're spoilt for choice during the Spring into Armadale Festival. |
| 6 Sep 2018 |
Paving the way for career success Armadale Aspire, a career development program for local Year 10 students, concluded for another year with three students offered work experience opportunities. |
| 5 Sep 2018 |
Nominate a local hero for Citizen of the Year Awards Do you know a local hero who deserves recognition for their outstanding contribution to the community? If they live or work in the City of Armadale, they can be nominated for the Citizen of the Year Awards which will be presented as part of the Australia Day celebrations. City of Armadale Mayor Henry Zelones OAM, JP said the awards gave the community an opportunity to recognise individuals or groups who had contributed to making the City a better place. |
| 28 Aug 2018 |
Pen or tap the keys with your creative prose for the Armadale Writers' Award If you are an aspiring Tim Winton, an amateur Liz Byrski or a potential Louise Allan then put pen to paper and enter the City of Armadale's creative writing competition. |
| 27 Aug 2018 |
Positive Ageing session - Services available for seniors Throughout the year the City of Armadale hosts a series of Positive Ageing sessions at the Armadale Library to engage older members of the community. |
| 14 Aug 2018 |
Fight the Bite - take action and stop mosquito breeding As we move into spring and mosquito breeding season begins, the City is hosting a free community information workshop to help residents and businesses manage mosquitoes in their area. |
| 24 Aug 2018 |
Have your say on the proposed cycle park The City of Armadale is seeking community feedback on the renewal of interest in the development of a BMX and cycle facility at John Dunn Memorial Park. |
| 23 Aug 2018 |
Renowned Futurist to speak on sustainable cities Armadale locals have a unique opportunity to be inspired by internationally renowned futurist, Peter Newman, as part of the Envision Armadale speaker series. |
| 22 Aug 2018 |
Journey of creativity awaits at Open Studio Arts Trail The picturesque hills of Armadale are home to many high-profile and emerging artists. Over three weekends in September, the public will be given exclusive access to an extraordinary range of artworks as part of the Armadale Hills Open Studio Arts Trail. |
| 21 Aug 2018 |
Free skate clinics back for spring/summer season The City of Armadale's free skate clinics return next week providing local young people the opportunity to test their skills, and learn new ones, weeknights and weekends this spring and summer. |
| 20 Aug 2018 |
We want your comments on the Armadale Municipal Heritage Inventory (MHI) Review The City is in the process of reviewing and updating its Municipal Heritage Inventory (MHI) of heritage places and we want your comments! |
| 16 Aug 2018 |
RoadWise Committee thanks first responders The City of Armadale's RoadWise Advisory Committee thanked emergency services at an informal gathering on Wednesday night. |
| 16 Aug 2018 |
Armadale Writers' Festival activities for all! The City of Armadale's Writers’ Festival is a weekend feast of conversation, literature and the sheer joy of words. |
| 14 Aug 2018 |
Magical School Holiday Fun at the Libraries and Museum Beat the Bugs Puppet Show!, Freedom Fairies - Dreamcatchers & Wands, Bananas the Clown!, NAO Robotics Workshops, Crafternoon, Lego at the Library, Dreamcatchers are Magic! and Teen Scene - NAO Robotics Workshop. |
| 14 Aug 2018 |
What's on at the Libraries in September Model making with Kevin Bradney, Python in the Library!, Fun and cheap ways to organise your home, Sorting Digital Photos and Australian Reading Hour: Story Dogs with Erik and friends. |
| 14 Aug 2018 |
Outside the Frame Art Awards Winners Announced A number of aspiring and talented young artists have walked away with Excellence Awards at this year’s Outside the Frame Art Awards opening ceremony at Rossiter Pavilion last Friday. |
| 10 Aug 2018 |
Pay your rates in full and you could win a share of $6000 City of Armadale ratepayers can go into the running to win up to $2000 in cash when they pay their Council rates in full. |
| 8 Aug 2018 |
Local guitarist set to shine at FRAMED Fiesta! music event A local teenager will have her moment to shine when she showcases her lead guitar skills in the band South Terrace at the FRAMED Fiesta! youth music event next Friday in Piara Waters. |
| 8 Aug 2018 |
Delve into an eclectic Spring in Armadale Music, art and culture, food and markets, trails, walks and workshops, the 2018 City of Armadale's Spring into Armadale has returned. With a bigger and eclectic calendar of events from August to the end of November, this year’s festival boasts over 50 unique community events promoting the rich tapestry of culture, arts, food, music and people in the Armadale Perth Hills region. |
| 10 Aug 2018 |
New home for Piara Waters Junior Football Club The Piara Waters Junior Football Club will call the Rossiter Pavilion home next winter season. |
| 1 Aug 2018 |
Budding young artists' work on show at Armadale Aspiring young artists will once again showcase their creative works at the City of Armadale's annual Outside the Frame Art Awards from Saturday 11 to Sunday 19 August. Outside the Frame is an art exhibition open to students in Years 11 and 12 throughout the Perth metropolitan region in mediums including painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, textiles, digital media/photography and mixed media. |
| 6 Aug 2018 |
Armadale's Kinetic Youth Invited to Speak at Awards The Kinetic, a proactive group of local young people from the City of Armadale, was invited to speak at the 2018 Children's Environment and Health Local Government Policy Awards Breakfast on Thursday 2 August. |
| 3 Aug 2018 |
City celebrates National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day The City of Armadale will celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day at the Harold King Centre on Wednesday 8 August. |
| 3 Aug 2018 |
2018 Club Development Workshop Series The City of Armadale in conjunction with True Sport is set to host four club development workshops between August and October. |
| 2 Aug 2018 |
Tickets available for FRAMED Fiesta youth event Tickets are now available online for FRAMED Fiesta, the City of Armadale’s free youth music event of the year. |
| 23 Jul 2018 |
Can you lend a green thumb this Saturday? To celebrate National Tree Day this weekend, the City of Armadale and the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group (AGLG) are calling for green thumbed volunteers to assist them with the planting of seedlings at Goolamrup Reserve in Kelmscott this Saturday. |
| 24 Jul 2018 |
News in Brief - Positive Ageing Sessions in August Throughout the year the City of Armadale hosts a series of Positive Ageing Sessions at the Armadale Library and other venues to engage older members of the community. |
| 24 Jul 2018 |
Change makers showcased for National Science Week Verge gardening, the future of residential energy and food security will all be explored in a free workshop series, Change makers: Climate science and adaptation, planned for National Science Week from 1 to 12 August. |
| 23 Jul 2018 |
Envision Armadale Presenter Talks – Jim Diers: A world of possibilities for our community The City of Armadale is set to host a series of local, national and international acclaimed community development specialists as part of an Envision Armadale speaker series, beginning in August. |
| 23 Jul 2018 |
The Hunt is on for Talented Local Musicians to play FRAMED Fiesta! The City of Armadale is putting the call out for local bands and musicians to play at its free youth music event, FRAMED Fiesta! The annual drug, alcohol, and smoke free music event for 13 to 18 year olds will be held at the newly opened Rossiter Pavilion in Piara Waters on Friday 17 August from 6 to 9pm. |
| 18 Jul 2018 |
Youth program returns to inspire for a second year A prestigious career development program aimed to assist 32 Year 10 students to broaden their horizons and develop their careers, was re-launched at the City of Armadale on Wednesday. |
| 10 Jul 2018 |
What's on at the Libraries in August Learning English through Storytime Wednesdays 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August & 5 September, 9 – 10am Child and Parent Centre – Challis 40 Braemore Street, Armadale Learning English through Storytime will be held at the Child and Parent Centre - Challis during Term 3. These workshops assist families to improve and practice English in a fun educational environment. Sessions include songs, rhymes and stories plus interactive activities which develop children's confidence and school readiness. |
| 17 Jul 2018 |
Skilled 4 Life presents an Organisational Workshop Residents and people who work in the City of Armadale and are over 50 years old, are invited to an organisational workshop from 4.30 to 6.30pm at the City of Armadale Function Room on Tuesday 31 July. |
| 17 Jul 2018 |
Armadale Hosts Fashion Spectacular Brides to be and fashionistas alike will unite for a bridal and fashion show hosted by the City of Armadale at the picturesque Araluen Botanic Park on Saturday 11 August from 3 to 5.30pm. The event is being held as part of the City’s Spring into Armadale program, designed to welcome the spring season, while creating trade and tourism opportunities in the arts, fashion and creative businesses in the City and WA. Models at the event are students from the Fashion Advocate’s Life Skills Mentorship program headed by Professor Jimmy Choo OBE’s Corporate Advisor, Catherine Birch. |
| 11 Jul 2018 |
Local schools get Climate Clever Neerigen Brook Primary School is the first local school to take part in the innovative ClimateClever initiative. Students and staff will be actively engaged in reducing the carbon footprint of the school through a new data-driven app and program. |
| 11 Jul 2018 |
Budget Highlights for 2018/19 The City of Armadale believes it has taken a practical and financially responsible approach in confining its 2018/19 Budget to a modest 1.8% increase. The Budget was adopted on 9 July, following months of careful consideration by the Council and its Executive Team. |
| 5 Jul 2018 |
Rossiter Pavilion officially open A second state-of-the-art pavilion and playing field was officially declared open at a ribbon cutting ceremony in Piara Waters on 5 July. |
| 3 Jul 2018 |
NAIDOC Celebrations at Memorial Park The City of Armadale will host NAIDOC celebrations this year at Memorial Park in Armadale while the Champion Centre is undergoing major redevelopment. |
| 2 Jul 2018 |
Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre - Change of Weekend Operating Hours Following an extensive review of its weekend operating hours, the City of Armadale’s Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre will be changing its weekend opening hours to 9am to 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays, effective from 1 July 2018. |
| 14 Jun 2018 |
Piara Waters Oval sports $40,000 boundary fence The recently installed 1200mm high boundary fence at the Piara Waters North Playing Field got the tick of approval from the City of Armadale, local members and sporting groups on Thursday. |
| 22 Jun 2018 |
#DogsofTheDale Winner Announced The City of Armadale has crowned Zac the Maltalier the Dog of the Dale, following the City's popular #DogsofTheDale social media competition. |
| 20 Jun 2018 |
Library events for July Cook Book Club, A Place in the Country with Chris Ferreira, Archaeology of the Somme |
| 19 Jun 2018 |
METRONET plans revealed for level crossing removal at Denny Avenue A major step towards improved safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians in Kelmscott was achieved last week with the announcement from the McGowan Government on their election commitment to remove the level crossing at Denny Avenue. |
| 14 Jun 2018 |
Discover Culture these School Holidays If you're on leave from work these school holidays, make the most of it and bring the children out to discover culture in the City of Armadale for a chance to win an iPad. |
| 13 Jun 2018 |
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 Monday 2 July. |
| 5 Jun 2018 |
Accolade for City's Youth officer The City of Armadale's Community Development Officer – Youth, has scooped a prestigious award at the 2018 National Awards for Local Government. Ashleigh Tapper won the award in the Next Gen Local Government Leader category, recognising her passion and vested interest in human rights, working with communities to seek sustainable transformations, achieving positive outcomes and changing lives and futures for local young people in the Armadale region. |
| 1 Jun 2018 |
What's happening at the library in June Library events for June: Microsoft Excel and Word: Q & A Sessions, Chatting with Anthea Hodgson, Bark Busters, Style me beautiful with Kate Bird and Cook Book Club. |
| 31 May 2018 |
Join a pole walking group and renew your energy levels As part of the City of Armadale's positive ageing program a new pole walking group will be introduced in Kelmscott, for senior residents keen to increase their fitness levels. |
| 28 May 2018 |
Small Business Development Program Breakfast Workshop The City of Armadale's Small Business Development Program provides relevant, targeted training specifically for our small business community. The program is designed to assist these businesses and their owners – to give them the know how to unlock the true potential of their businesses. |
| 28 May 2018 |
Armadale Arts Festival - give us your feedback Residents and attendees of the Armadale Arts Festival are being encouraged to offer their feedback on this year's event, to help with next year's planning. |
| 28 May 2018 |
Winners of the FOCUS Photographic Competition 2018 A presentation ceremony for the winners of the FOCUS Photographic competition was held at the City of Armadale's Armadale Library on Saturday 26 May 2018. |
| 28 May 2018 |
Rossiter Pavilion and Playing Field Ready for Activation The City of Armadale is seeking Registrations of Interest to use the recently completed Rossiter Pavilion and Playing Field in Piara Waters, from suitable sporting clubs, community groups, businesses and other users. |
| 29 May 2018 |
Who will be the City's Dog of the Dale? Whether you like small, medium or large, cute, quirky or proud, there’s sure to be a paw star that appeals to you in the City of Armadale's #DogsofTheDale competition. |
| 25 May 2018 |
Armadale Library Services to Celebrate Diamond Anniversary Take a step back in time and discover the evolution of the City of Armadale's Library Service as part of the celebrations for its diamond anniversary next week. |
| 21 May 2018 |
Calling young authors to the Armadale Young Writers' Awards The City of Armadale is once again calling on aspiring young writers in the community to put pen to paper and enter the Armadale Young Writers' Awards. |
| 17 May 2018 |
Economic Development Strategy 2018-2022 The City of Armadale has launched its new Economic Development Strategy (EDS) to build on the success of its earlier Strategy released in 2012. |
| 2 May 2018 |
Armadale Arts Festival on once again Armadale will be transformed into an art mecca as part of the third Armadale Arts Festival being held from 11 to 27 May, a creative program of live music, urban art, dance, literature and arts and crafts, all showcasing the incredible talent coming from this region. |
| 14 May 2018 |
Minnawarra Art Award Winners Announced Talented artists from around the State have submitted to this year’s Minnawarra Art Awards, the signature event for the Armadale Arts Festival (11-27 May), with the winners announced at a special event last Friday evening. |
| 15 May 2018 |
Roleystone Hall Garden to get Firewise Gardening enthusiasts will have an opportunity to join a walk and talk about constructing a Firewise garden at Roleystone Hall from 2.30 to 4.30pm on Wednesday 6 June. |
| 14 May 2018 |
Bring your gumboots and enjoy a community planting day Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group (AGLG), in partnership with the City of Armadale and City of Gosnells, are holding a series of community planting days over the coming months. |
| 14 May 2018 |
News in Brief - Calling all Volunteers to our National Volunteer Week event In appreciation of its volunteers, the City of Armadale will host an event to celebrate National Volunteer Week on Wednesday 23 May. |
| 7 May 2018 |
New look for the Seville Grove Library The City of Armadale's Seville Grove Library will be closing from noon on Saturday 23 June 2018 to commence upgrades to the building. |
| 7 May 2018 |
Have your say on the vision for the future Armadale City Centre Have your chance to help shape the future of the Armadale City Centre and share your thoughts on the City’s Draft Armadale Strategic Metropolitan Centre Structure Plan and City Centre Design Guidelines. |
| 1 May 2018 |
Revitalise your property and join the Streamcare program Be a part of the City of Armadale's 2018 Streamcare program and revitalise local streams and waterways and improve the habitat of your property. |
| 30 Apr 2018 |
#DogsoftheDale - Is your pooch a potential paw star? Your pooch will go barking mad for the City of Armadale’s new photographic competition running throughout May. |
| 18 Apr 2018 |
Free native plants for residents The City of Armadale is partnering with the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group (AGLG) again this year to provide residents with free native seedlings for their gardens. |
| 24 Apr 2018 |
What's happening at your local library this May? An Introduction to Meditation, Armadale Young Writers’ Awards: Writing Workshops, What is Happiness?, Eric McCrum: The Birdman, Tales from over the back fence, National Simultaneous Storytime: Hickory Dickory Dash, Poetry in the Café: Reading and writing poetry with Rose van Son, Writers’ Group Expo, Kids’ Illustration Workshop, Traveling Tales with Stephen Scourfield. |
| 27 Apr 2018 |
News in Brief - Paws up for Dog Park Community Open Day Unleash your four legged friend at the John Dunn Memorial Park Dog Exercise Area community opening day from 10am to noon on Saturday 5 May. |
| 23 Apr 2018 |
Wildflowers of Armadale exhibition to bloom to life The rich story of the wildflowers of Armadale will bloom to life when the Wildflowers of Armadale: Fabulous then, fabulous now exhibition opens on Sunday 29 April at History House Museum. |
| 23 Apr 2018 |
Armadale Young Writers' Awards Writing Workshops Do you want to pen your best story for the Armadale Young Writer’s Awards? |
| 20 Apr 2018 |
Waste Collection – new start time 6am Bin collections throughout the City of Armadale will commence at 6am, starting from Monday 30 April 2018. |
| 20 Apr 2018 |
Memorial Park playground upgrades As part of the City of Armadale’s ongoing commitment to improving our parks, the City will be undertaking upgrade works in Memorial Park, Armadale to install a railway themed playground. |
| 17 Apr 2018 |
John Dunn off leash dog park open for doggy business! The City of Armadale's first designated off leash dog exercise area was officially opened on Monday 16 April, 2018 and received a round of a-paws from the four legged attendees. |
| 13 Apr 2018 |
Minnawarra Art Awards Certain to Captivate Artists from across the State will showcase their talent at this year’s Minnawarra Art Awards from 11 to 27 May, at the Greendale Centre, throughout the Armadale Arts Festival hosted by City of Armadale and supported by Lotterywest. Ron Nyisztor will curate the 2018 awards, with judges Amanda Alderson, Kate Parker and Dr Ric Spencer deciding the 2018 art award winners. |
| 9 Apr 2018 |
News in brief – Small Business Development Program Sundowner The City of Armadale's Small Business Development Program provides relevant, localised training specifically for our small business community. The program is designed to assist these businesses and their owners – to give them the know how to unlock the true potential of their businesses. |
| 6 Apr 2018 |
Artbeat Youth Fest – a celebration of Youth The City of Armadale is partnering with local youth and community organisations to deliver the third annual Artbeat Youth Fest event in the Jull Street Mall on Saturday April 14. |
| 5 Apr 2018 |
News in brief - Free Carer Workshops coming to Kelmscott The City of Armadale in partnership with Carers Australia WA will hold three free carer workshops in Kelmscott between April and June. |
| 28 Mar 2018 |
Results for King of the Hill 2018 Finals The City of Armadale hosted the grand final competition of the King of the Hill Skate Park series at the Roleystone Skate Park on Saturday March 24, attracting 42 competitors. |
| 27 Mar 2018 |
New Chapter for Forrestdale Business Park begins The City of Armadale celebrated the beginning of a new chapter in one of Perth’s most modern and affordable commercial and industrial precincts with a turning of the sod ceremony for the release of new industrial land today. Precinct 95 will be an exciting 18 hectare commercial and business land release within the existing Forrestdale Business Park.The development of the area will span over the next five to seven years but once fully completed it is estimated it will be inject $200 million of development into the business park. |
| 19 Mar 2018 |
Who will be crowned King of the Hill this weekend? Winners of the King of the Hill Skateboarding and Scooter competition qualifiers will find out who will be crowned the 2018 King of the Hill this weekend. |
| 21 Mar 2018 |
Celebrations for Harmony Day in Armadale The City of Armadale’s Champion Centre hosted an event held at Groveland’s Primary School oval during Harmony week for children attending the Mundarda and Coolabaroo Child Care Centres, Save the Children Playgroup and Groveland’s Primary School. Harmony Day is an annual celebration of Australia’s diversity and coincides with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination; this year’s theme for Harmony Day was Everyone Belongs. |
| 19 Mar 2018 |
News in brief - Age positively with these information sessions Throughout the year the City of Armadale will be engaging senior members of the community at a series of Positive Ageing Sessions at the Armadale Library and other local venues. |
| 15 Mar 2018 |
What's happening at your local library this April? Chatting with Louise Allan, Cacti and Succulents with Bob Hunter, Baby Sensory Fun, School Holiday Sessions at the Libraries and Museum. |
| 12 Mar 2018 |
Movies in the Park coming to a location near you Pack your picnic baskets and rug and bring your family and friends together for a relaxing outdoor cinema experience when Movies in the Park returns this month. |
| 8 Mar 2018 |
Rain, hail, or shine, the Parks team will always be back tomorrow! Mark Smith, Parks Maintenance Leading Hand Officer at the City of Armadale knows first-hand the hard work and dedication the City’s Parks Maintenance team put into maintaining over 700 parks and reserves across the City. |
| 6 Mar 2018 |
Grow South East Western Australia’s south east metropolitan local governments have joined forces to highlight the economic value and importance of the region to Perth and Western Australia. |
| 1 Feb 2018 |
Minnawarra Art Awards - Entries Closing Soon The renowned Minnawarra Art Awards attracts some of Western Australia’s leading artists, resulting in a beautifully curated exhibition, featuring a variety of mediums. Artists entries are now open to Western Australian artists. |
| 28 Feb 2018 |
Forrestdale Business Park continues to attract investment Forrestdale Business Park (FBP) continues to grow with 27 development applications lodged in 2017. |
| 23 Feb 2018 |
Nbn rollout continues in the City of Armadale nbn™ broadband services continue to be rolled out across the City of Armadale, providing more than 32,000 premises direct access to the nbn™ network. |
| 22 Feb 2018 |
Time for amateur photographers to get FOCUSED It’s time for all amateur photographers to pick up their camera and get creative for a chance to win up to $300 in the 2018 FOCUS Photographic Competition in March. |
| 21 Feb 2018 |
News in brief – Free diabetes information session in Armadale The City of Armadale in partnership with Diabetes WA is hosting a free diabetes information session on Thursday 1 March from 9.30am to 12noon at the Harold King Community Centre. |
| 19 Feb 2018 |
Lunchtime concerts showcase local musicians Jull Street Mall will resonate with an eclectic mix of tunes, during the new series of Music in the Mall throughout February and March. |
| 16 Feb 2018 |
News in brief – Positive Ageing Sessions in March 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 Feb 2018 |
News in brief – King of the Hill Skateboard and Scooter Comp series Are you the next King of the Hill champion? The King of the Hill Skateboard and Scooter Competition Series is returning to Armadale this month. |
| 19 Feb 2018 |
Next community funding round imminent Local community and sporting organisations are encouraged to apply for the City of Armadale’s second round of community funding for the 2017-18 year, opening on 19 March and closing on 30 April. |
| 15 Feb 2018 |
News in brief – Skateboarding WA coming to Forrestdale Skate Park Skateboarding WA will host two final workshops before the winter break at Forrestdale Skate Park in March and April. |
| 15 Feb 2018 |
Roleystone Theatre doors closed The Roleystone Theatre will be temporarily closed while the City carries out a number of works to the building. |
| 14 Feb 2018 |
Night Fields to kick-off this Thursday! Little Athletics, Football and Netball activities will be on offer when the City’s popular Night Fields program kicks-off at Gwynne Park Oval for term one on Thursday 15 February. |
| 13 Feb 2018 |
News in brief – Discover events on at your local library in March Lego Buddies, Kelmscott Crafters, Technology Buddies, Keep Calm and Colour, Positively Psychic with Judith K - Numerology, Learning English through Storytime, Positively Psychic with Judith K - Dream Interpretation, Urban Art with Streets of Perth, Upcycling the Ragbag, Astronomy with Chris Marr |
| 12 Feb 2018 |
Business connects in with community Before the owners of local coffee house Bean Thru had a chance to unpack all of their boxes, they were connecting with Gracey, Director of local community organisation the Resilient Friends Club, who delivers the Art vs Depression initiative. |
| 7 Feb 2018 |
Armadale treated to Music in the Mall February and March will mark another instalment of Music in the Mall with talented musicians from the local area filling Jull Street Mall with an eclectic mix of tunes. |
| 1 Feb 2018 |
Australia Day in Armadale was a Huge Success! Record numbers of around 30,000 attended this great family day out. |
| 29 Jan 2018 |
Armadale welcomes new Aussies Australia Day in Armadale saw the City welcome 125 new citizens from 17 countries across the world with a special citizenship ceremony forming part of the celebrations. |
| 29 Jan 2018 |
Australia Day WA Community Citizen of the Year Awards Announced A number of individuals and a community group were recognised with awards at the City of Armadale's recent Australia Day celebrations. |
| 26 Jan 2018 |
Tell us your thoughts on Australia Day in Armadale If you attended Australia Day in Armadale alcohol-free, tell us what you think for a chance to win movie tickets for you and nine of your friends to Grand Cinemas. |
| 24 Jan 2018 |
Seeking Volunteer Energy Savers With the arrival of summer temperatures, sustainability program Switch your thinking is seeking community members to volunteer for energy saving tips and avoid using non-essential appliances during peak periods. |
| 18 Jan 2018 |
Local Furniture Business Switched on Kelmscott business Altruist Furnishings has recently been recognised with a Switch on Business award, acknowledging their green thinking, with their commitment to ensuring no piece of furniture goes to landfill and using recycling products for all repairs. |
| 15 Jan 2018 |
Champion Lakes to host Triathlon Registrations are now open for race three of the SunSmart Triathlon Series, being held at Champion Lakes Regatta Centre on Sunday 18 February from 7am to 11am. |
| 12 Jan 2018 |
Night Fields back for another round School holidays fun just went up a notch, with Armadale Multisport Day, available free of charge with dinner included for children aged 6-12 years and 13-18 years old, being held at Gwynne Park on Wednesday 24 January from 2 to 6pm. |
| 10 Jan 2018 |
Children's activities galore at Armadale's Australia Day Local and visiting children will be spoilt for choice at the City of Armadale’s Australia Day alcohol free event this year, being held at Minnawarra Park and surrounds on Friday 26 January 2018 between 5pm and 9.30pm. |
| 5 Jan 2018 |
Exhibition honours local woodturner The work of one of Armadale’s most talented residents will be part of an exhibition being held at History House Museum through to April. |
| 4 Jan 2018 |
Dredging at Minnawarra Park lake In a proactive approach to environmental management, the City of Armadale will dredge the Minnawarra Park lake just after Australia Day. |
| 3 Jan 2018 |
Push for increase of funds supported by Armadale A call by the WA Local Government Association to return the State Government’s Community Sport and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) to a minimum $20 million dollars per year has been supported by the City of Armadale. |
| 1 Jan 2018 |
News in brief - Activities at the Library for February Tai Chi Demonstration, Harry Potter Book Night, A historic evening with Laura Davis, Meet our local inhabitants with Kanyana Wildlife, Out of the Box Learners with Fiona Caruso, Learning English Through Storytime, African Drumming, Jeff Apter presents: High Voltage, Blogging for Beginners, The Manse: more than a restaurant |
