Swan planning concerns raised at community meeting

Swan community representatives want the city’s independent planning review to examine how planning rules were applied while raising wider concerns about development assessment panels.

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Tree clearing prompts Kalamunda planning review

Kalamunda councillors backed a review into planning delegations after concerns about how protected trees were cleared in Wattle Grove.

Kalamunda facilities spared demolition

Kalamunda councillors delayed demolition of four community facilities after concerns about consultation and information used to justify their removal.

Ellenbrook school named in air conditioner row

An Ellenbrook school's air-conditioning is in parliamentary debates after documents revealed repeated breakdowns over hot summer days.

Northam mourns recent loss of two local swans

Northam is mourning two recent swan deaths, including a cygnet injured at the town pool and a swan known by the community as Grandpa Nick.

Sport

Lions win semi-final thriller

Mt Helena Lions edged Gidgegannup by two points in the Hills Football Association semi-final, earning a preliminary final clash with Mundaring on September 6.

Real Estate

Bassendean home with space and potential

Bassendean buyers are offered five bedrooms, renovated interiors and future improvement potential at 47 Ivanhoe Street, a character home positioned on a spacious 910sqm block.47 Ivanhoe Street, Bassendean

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