Stories from our community
Free WiFi comes to New Junction
With the completion of Weeip Park Stage 2, this initiative now comes to New Junction.
Hyper is returning in 2022
Hyper is returning in 2022 with two standalone events headlined by West Australian acts Stella Donnelly and Spacey Jane.
Council votes to retain four City owned heritage properties
At its meeting of 15 December 2021 Council resolved to amend the Midland Oval Redevelopment Master Plan to retain the following properties and their front setback
WHADJUK – BOYA NGURA SHADOW ARBOUR Takes Shape
Due for completion later this year, the Wadjuk Boya Ngura Shadow Arbour tells a story of Wadjuk culture and life.
Midland’s Weeip Park officially opens
Elements of the classic Australian backyard, play areas and hangout zones for all ages, and special recognition of history and heritage is what will welcome visitors to Weeip Park in Midland, which officially opened on October 30 as part of the Kambarang Festival.
120 Years on – New Junction reopens
On Saturday 30 October 2021, 120 years on, the Oval celebrates its redevelopment with the Kambarang Festival.
Weeip Park Nature Playground Opens for the School Holidays
The Nature Playground, with funding from the Stefanelli Family and Lotterywest, has opened in time for the October school holidays.
Insect Invasion of New Junction
The insects have finally arrived! And they are being installed on ground and in the air.
Youth Playspace Taking Shape
The youth playspace, supported by generous donations from the Stefanelli family and the Lotteries Commission, is taking shape.
Weeip Park: New Junction’s Major Public Open Space
The first stage of Weeip Park opened in 2020, and is designed to be a place to tell stories, catch up with friends and play. It includes a grassed kick about area, a dedicated youth zone, a climbing wall, basketball goals, public art and landscaping.