Daily childcare fee increase after council vote

Bassendean councillors approve a near 25 per cent childcare fee increase, with families facing higher daily costs as the town addresses losses.

Local News

Midland Meals celebrates with new mural

Midland Meals unveils a vibrant community mural, recognising volunteers, artists and supporters while highlighting the organisation’s ongoing work assisting vulnerable residents.

Swan rate hike goes to public comment

The City of Swan advances a proposed 5.5 per cent rate increase to public consultation following council debate, inviting residents to comment before budget adoption.

Bassendean pushes on with street tree policy

Bassendean council approves amendments strengthening tree protections, increasing replacement requirements and aiming to expand canopy coverage across public land.

Bassendean Nth move to underground power

Bassendean progresses plans for underground power, aiming to improve reliability, reduce outages and modernise infrastructure through a partnership with Western Power.

Sport

‘Barbie’ bounces his way to 300

Veteran Chidlow Cougars player Matthew Mallaby recently played his 300th game against the Pickering Brook Hawks, boosting team morale and helping secure the victory.

Real Estate

Kalamunda collection points for homelessness appeal

Collections points are now open in Kalamunda for those wishing to provide relief for people experiencing homelessness by taking part in a sleeping bag appeal.

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