Avon Valley

April 16, 2026
Gidge family fruit business fights for survival
Gidgegannup’s Macri’s Fruit Shed says a two-year planning battle and costly rule changes have left the family business facing closure despite strong community support locally.
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April 16, 2026
Dropping into danger at Ellenbrook skatepark
Ellenbrook skaters are backing a petition for urgent repairs and upgrades, saying cracked concrete, damaged coping and slippery surfaces are creating safety risks for riders.
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April 16, 2026
Kalamunda seeking $5m for major road upgrades
Kalamunda is seeking more than $5 million in external funding for major road upgrades aimed at improving safety, easing congestion and boosting traffic flow in the area.
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April 16, 2026
New Midland social housing apartments
Midland has gained 16 new social housing apartments with the state saying the Ferguson Street development will provide accessible homes near essential services for residents.
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April 16, 2026
Bassendean RSL site proposal progresses
Bassendean’s vacant Guildford Road RSL site could be redeveloped for veteran housing and new clubrooms, with the town and RSL WA progressing discussions on future options.
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April 16, 2026
Community continues Swan planning review push
City of Swan residents are pressing for faster action on an independent planning review that council backed in March and say delays threaten the review’s September deadline.
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April 16, 2026
Northam Motorsport festival returns
Northam’s motorsport festival returns this month with vintage cars, street racing, family attractions and road closures as the town celebrates its long racing tradition again.
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April 9, 2026
CCWA oppose Alcoa licence over mercury risk
The Conservation Council of WA is opposing the state granting a licence for an Alcoa alumina refinery due to concerns about its rising mercury emissions.
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April 9, 2026
Iconic Guildford Hotel changes hands
Former Guildford Hotel owner Luke Martino says the sale of the hotel brought about mixed emotions but believed it had been left in good hands.
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April 9, 2026
Eradication effort underway to stop Qfly
Authorities respond to Queensland fruit fly detection in Perth, urging residents to report sightings and follow disposal rules as eradication efforts ramp up across affected suburbs.
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