Avon Valley

March 26, 2026

City of Swan extends data centre consultation time

The City of Swan will extend the public submissions deadline to March 30 for a proposed Hazelmere AI data centre, following widespread community opposition.

March 26, 2026

Kalamunda community opposes public park event

Kalamunda residents oppose proposed park event, warning it threatens endangered cockatoos, urging environmental review and council reconsideration.

March 26, 2026

Swan Valley artists upset by sculpture project handling

Swan Valley artists criticise sculpture project handling, saying local creatives were overlooked in favour of international artist, raising concerns about consultation.

March 26, 2026

Perth Hills urged to boost tree canopy

Perth Hills groups urged to boost tree canopy, with state grants funding greening projects to reduce heat, improve liveability and expand vegetation across urban areas.

March 26, 2026

Chittering council acknowledges phone towers need upgrading

Chittering council acknowledges phone tower weaknesses after outage, urging upgrades and improved backup power, while advocating to providers and government for stronger telecommunications infrastructure reliability.

March 26, 2026

Chittering tip fires spark council concern

Chittering tip fires raise council concern, with battery-related incidents prompting calls for better disposal education, safety measures and community awareness to reduce fire risks.

March 26, 2026

Chittering pauses remediation

The Shire of Chittering has voted not to continue remediation of the works on the contaminated Lot 7 Muchea East Road while its future remained uncertain.

March 26, 2026

Bassendean residents petition for safer street

Bassendean residents petition council for safer streets, citing rising crime, seeking CCTV and lighting upgrades, while reviewing proposals and considering funding and community safety measures.

March 19, 2026

Bassendean parents oppose childcare centre sale

Bassendean parents say they were blindsided by plans to sell Wind in the Willows and are protesting the proposed sale.

March 19, 2026

Conservationists welcome rat poison retail ban move

Perth Hills conservationists have welcomed a proposed rat poison retail ban, saying it could reduce deaths of owls and other wildlife.

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