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The 2026–27 budget outlines Council’s current priorities for services, community facilities, infrastructure and the continuing renewal of Subiaco’s public places. Read the original story: City’s budget announcement

Residents, businesses and stakeholders were invited to help shape the City’s approach to economic development, including how Subiaco can support enterprise, attract investment and remain a lively place to work and visit. Read the original story: https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/see-do/good-to-know/news/have-your-say-on-economic-development-in-the-city-4dd9e00e

City of Subiaco | 22 October 2025. Beginning a second term as Mayor and welcoming the newly sworn-in Council.

City of Subiaco | 22 October 2025. The Mayor and Councillors were sworn in after the 2025 local government election.

City of Subiaco | 14 July 2025. The City announced a CCTV trial as part of its community safety work.

City of Subiaco | 25 June 2025. Council announced the 2025–26 budget and rates, setting out services, projects and capital works.

City of Subiaco | 24 June 2025 Council endorsed publication of the City of Subiaco Council Plan 2025–2035 at its ordinary meeting. The plan sets the City’s vision and strategic direction for the next decade, following community consultation. Read the City’s announcement and view the plan.

ABC Perth interviews Mayor David McMullen after a development panel decision on Hay Street shopfronts.

WALGA | 2 August 2024 Mayor David McMullen received a Local Government Merit Award in WALGA’s 2024 Local Government Honours Program. The awards recognise notable contributions to WALGA, local government or the sector. Read WALGA’s 2024 recipient profile.

City of Subiaco | 11 July 2024. Community scorecard results covered services, facilities and local priorities.

City of Subiaco | 26 June 2024. The 2024–25 budget funded services and a $21.4 million capital works program.

City of Subiaco | 29 May 2024 The City launched its first Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan, setting out an initial framework for its reconciliation work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Read the City’s announcement.

PerthNow reported on 23 May 2024 that western suburbs councils had been given one week to respond to the State Government’s proposed approach to planning for the UWA–QEII precinct. Mayor David McMullen raised the time needed for meaningful consultation. Read the original source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/perth/western-suburbs-councils-given-one-week-to-respond-to-state-governments-new-approach-for-uwa-qeii-precinct-c-14755090

City of Subiaco | 1 November 2023 Council approved Local Planning Policy 1.3 – Sustainable Development. It requires applicable residential developments to include specific sustainability measures in their design, with the aim of improving environmental outcomes. Read the City’s adoption announcement.

City of Subiaco | 14 July 2023. The 2023 Community Scorecard reported industry-leading results in 17 areas.

David McMullen was elected Mayor of the City of Subiaco on 16 October 2021 with more than 63 per cent of the vote. After four years as a Councillor, he was sworn in as Mayor and committed to good governance, leadership with integrity, strong advocacy for Subiaco and putting the community first. Read the original story: https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/see-do/good-to-know/news/new-mayor-for-the-city-1fc576d3