City of Melville

12/06/2026

We’re pleased to see the installation of the Blue Gum Park Tennis Club’s new solar system is now complete. 🎾

The solar system will significantly reduce ongoing electricity costs for the club, freeing funds for them to spend on other programs and services.

We’re appreciative of $105,000 funding from the Australian Government for the project.

City of Melville Mayor Katy Mair, Elected Members and Chief Executive Officer Gail Bowman, Member for Tangney Sam Lim and Blue Gum Tennis Club representatives gathered on Wednesday, 10 June to celebrate the completion of the upgrades.

The project improves sustainability and energy efficiency of the club and supports our carbon reduction initiatives.

For more information, visit
https://www.melvillecity.com.au/bluegumtcsolar

11/06/2026

Melville Midwinter is around the corner!

Rug up and join us for a beautiful free, family-friendly community arts celebration on the banks of Dyoondalup Point Walter next Saturday.

Settle in by the open fires at 5.00pm and enjoy free hot drinks and toasted marshmallows on the river’s edge. Bring your own mug and purchase a cup of hearty soup before wandering up the hill through a thoughtfully curated trail of music, dance, poetry, shadow puppetry and more for all ages, featuring some of WA’s favourite artists including Carla Geneve, Nelson Mondlane, Emily Barker and Ben Witt.

Then catch a compelling finale performance by Peter Bibby, sending you into the night with a sense of renewal, connection and joy.

📅 Saturday, 20 June
⏰ 5.00pm to 8.00pm
📍 Dyoondalup Point Walter
🎟 Free, family-friendly!

Register for updates at melvillecity.com.au/midwinter

Thanks to Lotterywest for their continued support!

09/06/2026

🐾 🐾 Share your purr-spective on updates to our Cat Local Law.

Our Cat Local Law helps guide responsible cat ownership and supports community safety and animal welfare.

We’re proposing minor updates, including removing an outdated clause and updating references.

Have your say by 4.00pm Thursday, 30 July 2026.
melvillecity.com.au/catlocallaw26

06/06/2026

✨ READY. SET. DISCO! ✨ From Tiny Toes to Disco Pros!

Join us for a fun-filled intergenerational disco where kids, parents, grandparents and the whole community can dance the night away together!

Expect disco lights, a live DJ, photo booth fun and enough dance moves to make your smartwatch think you’ve run a marathon. 😂

📅 Friday, 17 July
⏰ 6.00pm to 8.00pm
📍 Blue Gum Community Centre, 33 Moolyeen Road, Brentwood

🎟 Ticket Prices:
Adults = $10
Children (4+ years) = $5
Family (2 adults + 2 to 3 kids) = $30

So, dust off your sequins, warm up those dance moves and join us for a night to remember! No dance experience required! Enthusiastic toe tapping and questionable dad dancing are strongly encouraged.

Book your ticket at https://events.humanitix.com/ready-set-disco

Under 18s must attend with a parent or guardian.

✨ Grab your tickets, bring your best moves and get ready to boogie!

05/06/2026

The City wishes to clarify information relating to temporary construction tape that recently appeared around works associated with the Tompkins Park Floodlighting Project.

The tape contained the wording 'Asbestos Dust'. Following investigation, the City's contractor has confirmed that no asbestos is present at this location and that neither the City nor the contractor was responsible for installing the tape.

The tape was removed as soon as the matter was brought to the City's attention.

To read our full statement, visit

Following yesterday’s temporary loss of running water at the City of Melville EcoHub, we are pleased to advise that the facility has reopened and is operating as normal.

05/06/2026

💧 Be water wise this winter!💧

There are many ways to use water thoughtfully this winter, from June 1 to 31 August, the annual Winter Sprinkler Switch-off is in effect across Perth, Mandurah and parts of the Southwest.

💧 Why switch off?
By switching off your reticulation system this winter, you’re helping save bucketloads of water while letting winter do all the work!

Have an automatic reticulation system? Now is the time to check that it’s switched off for winter.

Together we can help to keep Western Australia waterwise – one sprinkler at a time. 💙

04/06/2026

A powerful and thought-provoking discussion between Narelda Jacobs OAM and Aimee Ryan captivated attendees at our recent Reconciliation in Conversation event, culminating in a standing ovation with many moved to tears.

More than 220 people attended the compelling conversation between the City of Melville’s First Nations Coordinator, Aimee Ryan and West Australian icon Narelda Jacobs, in which the two delved deep into an honest and insightful exploration of identity, leadership and reconciliation.

Narelda reflected on the way in which her family and upbringing shaped her voice, her experiences navigating systematic racism and maintaining her cultural identity in the mainstream media landscape. The discussion also put a spotlight on the importance of younger generations in the advancement of reconciliation, and whether Western Australia is ready for meaningful truth-telling.

Thank you to all who joined us for a deeply moving evening that challenged perspectives and reinforced the value of open, respectful dialogue – the perfect way to close National Reconciliation Week for 2026.

03/06/2026

We hope everyone managed to stay safe and dry this wet and wild long weekend! After the storm, it’s the way our community comes together that really stands out. Neighbours checking in, lending a hand, and looking out for one another alongside our local teams working on the ground. It’s these acts that make a big difference.

🦺 Our crews are out and about cleaning up after the storm. If you see any fallen trees in public spaces or visible damage to foreshore infrastructure, please let us know by reaching out to us on (08) 9364 0666 or [email protected].

🍃 If you need large tree debris that has fallen from City-managed trees to be picked up, please reach out to us via the details above or utilise your FOGO bin for smaller green debris.

🚨 MelSafe responded to 260 calls over the long weekend, including 69 jobs involving storm damage to trees and parks, 5 lost animals and 18 occurrences of suspicious or antisocial behaviour. MelSafe will continue to support Melville SES to keep our community safe.

💡 To the members of our community who are still experiencing power outages, we encourage you to keep up to date by visiting the Western Power outages page ➡ /www.westernpower.com.au/outages/

03/06/2026

We were proud along with fellow major event partner City of Cockburn to help shine a spotlight on the local businesses doing amazing work in our community at the recent MCCC Melville Cockburn Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

Congratulations to the 14 businesses who picked up awards. 🏆

The evening was a wonderful celebration of our local businesses, and the significant role they play in our community.

For more information, visit https://www.melvillecity.com.au/mccc2026awards