Avon Valley

March 12, 2026

Kalamunda residents call for public park transparency

Residents call for transparency over a proposed Jorgensen Park lease, after council sought community feedback while keeping details confidential.

March 12, 2026

Proposed new data centre comes under fire

Hazelmere residents concerned about environmental impacts, traffic safety risks and limited time for community consultation on a new data centre.

March 12, 2026

Swan council backs planning department review

The City of Swan council has voted to approve the planning department review following an electors’ meeting motion that highlighted the need.

March 12, 2026

Residents push for parking limits on Amherst Road

Woodbridge residents say commuter parking near Midland station narrows the street and creates daily safety concerns for motorists and pedestrians.

March 12, 2026

MRS amendment progresses despite opposition

A Metropolitan Region Scheme amendment enabling future development in Bullsbrook progresses despite community opposition and concerns about flooding, environmental impacts and planning transparency.

March 5, 2026

The Vines short course construction concerns

Construction has started on The Vines golf course despite strong opposition to the new short course from members and residents.

March 5, 2026

Local governments closer to cat law reform

Councils across Swan, Mundaring, York, Bassendean and Kalamunda welcome a bill allowing local cat containment laws to better protect wildlife.

March 5, 2026

Guildford museum building marks 100 years

Guildford’s Regent Theatre building turns 100 on March 9 and is home to Michael and Lara Buzza’s museum showcasing taxidermy and heritage.

March 5, 2026

Music Mart stalwart retires after 50 years in the industry

Midland Music Mart employee and former owner Arthur Santoro retires after 50 years of serving the local music community.

March 5, 2026

Farm owner fined $22K over unsafe machinery

A Katrine farm owner was fined $22,000 after unsafe wool press controls were found following a 2022 incident.

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