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City of Stirling adopts revised Strategic Community Plan and future-focused budget

The City of Stirling's Annual Budget 2026/27 was adopted by Council on Tuesday 7 July 2026.

City of Stirling delivers plan for a sustainable City with a local focus

“This budget will fund a range of interesting and important projects, from the completion of the Mirrabooka Town Square upgrade to safety improvements in the Scarborough Beach precinct,” City of Stirling Mayor Mark Irwin said.

Balcatta Etna Football Club scores a winner with major upgrades at Grindleford Reserve

“It’s fantastic to see a successful community club get the first-rate facilities it deserves, from the new lighting to the renovated clubrooms," City of Stirling Mayor Mark Irwin said.

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25 September 2024

Over half a million dollars awarded in first round of Community Grants

The City of Stirling has successfully completed the first round of its 2024/2025 Community Grants Program.

Image of Prime Minister, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP and CEO Stev Rodic at the 2024 National Awards for Local Government.

National award for Trackless Tram Trial

The City of Stirling’s Trackless Tram Trial has been celebrated among high calibre winners in the 2024 National Awards for Local Government.

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Community Grants Program open for 2024-25

After a highly successful first year of operation, the City’s Community Grants Program will open for applications on Monday 1 July 2024

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2024-28 Corporate Business Plan and annual budget adopted

The City of Stirling has adopted a revised 2024-28 Corporate Business Plan and a $350.1 million annual budget for 2024/25.

14 September 2023

Public golf course redevelopment starts with announcement of contractor

The multi-million dollar redevelopment of Hamersley Public Golf Course is set to start in October.

Stirling officially tees off on new era of golf

The City of Stirling has approved a multi-million dollar plan to redevelop Hamersley Public Golf Course (HPGC).

City of Stirling kaadatj Nyoongar moort Nyoongar boodja-k Wadjak boodja-k. Ngalak kaadatj Nyoongar nedingar wer birdiya koora koora wer yeyi. Baalabang koondarm, malayin wer nakolak baalap yang ngalany-al. Ngalak dandjoo barn wer kaaratj bandang boodja-k.

The City of Stirling acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land, the Wadjak people of the Nyoongar Nation, and pays respect to the Elders both past and present for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal Australia.