Many of the City of Canning’s services will have different operating hours for the Australia Day public holiday on Monday, 26 January 2026.
If you are looking for a great activity for the whole family, come along to our Australia Day Family Fun Day from 9am to 2pm at Shelley Beach Foreshore.
Civic and Administration Centre
The City of Canning Civic and Administration Building will be closed for the Australia Day public holiday on Monday, 26 January 2026 and will reopen at 8.15am on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
Waste Collection
Collection services for rubbish or recycling, will be operating as normal.
Visit the Waste and Recycling page to learn more.
Waste Transfer Station
The Ranford Road Resource Recovery and Waste Transfer Station will be open as normal from 8am – 4.30pm (vehicle entry closes at 4.15pm).
Learn more on the Ranford Road Resource Recovery and Waste Transfer Station.
Ranger and Community Safety Services
Our Ranger and Community Safety Services will continue to operate 24 hours a day. For requests of an immediate or urgent nature, please call on 1300 422 664. Press option 1 during the closure period to report urgent requests.
Learn more about Ranger and Community Safety Services.
Libraries
All libraries will be closed for the Australia Day public holiday on Monday, 26 January 2026 and will reopen on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
Learn more about Canning Libraries.
Hillview Intercultural Community Centre
Hillview Intercultural Community Centre will be closed for the Australia Day public holiday on Monday, 26 January 2026 and will reopen on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
Learn more about Hillview Intercultural Community Centre.
Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC)
CREEC will be closed for the Australia Day public holiday on Monday, 26 January 2026 and will reopen on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
Leisureplexes
The Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes will be open for the Australia Day public holiday on Monday, 26 January 2026 from 7am to 6pm.
For group fitness class times, please see the Cannington timetable and the Riverton timetable.
Swimming lessons will not run. Both creches will be closed.
Learn more about the Leisureplexes.
Whaleback Golf Course
Whaleback Golf Course will be open for the Australia Day public holiday on Monday, 26 January 2026.
The course will be open from 6.30am to 8pm. The Driving Range will be open from 6am to 8pm. Last bucket is at 6.45pm. Public holiday rates apply.
Learn more about Whaleback Golf Course.
Youth Services
Youth Services will be closed for the Australia Day public holiday on Monday, 26 January 2026 and will reopen on Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
Learn more about Youth Services.
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