Avon Valley

November 27, 2025
Alcoa removes Perth Hills from their exploration area
Alcoa announced on Monday that they would no longer conduct exploratory drilling in the Perth Hills, following opposition from the community and its representatives.
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November 27, 2025
New toxic plant infestation found in John Forrest National Park
Conservation volunteers are sounding the alarm after toxic plants were discovered in John Forrest National Park, posing a risk for native plants and animals.
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November 27, 2025
Final York tip decision now with SAT
Despite opposition from York community members the Allawuna tip approval has gotten the tick from the EPA and is now a SAT matter.
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November 20, 2025
Mundaring votes to recommend SP 82 refusal
The Shire of Mundaring have voted to recommend the WA planning commission refuse structure plan 82 due to negative effects on amenity, environment, traffic, and bushfire safety.
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November 20, 2025
Don’t risk your life by relying on scheme water during bushfires 
DFES have issued a warning to homeowners living in bushfire prone areas to not rely on scheme water if they intend to fight fires.
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November 20, 2025
Media award for former Echo cadet
Former Echo Newspaper cadet journalist Andrew Williams has won the year’s top state cadet media prize for his work covering surveillance failings in the state justice system.
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November 20, 2025
State homelessness sector leaders gather in Midland
Homelessness leaders gathered in Midland to discuss five pre-budget submission priorities for the state government to consider, to end youth homelessness in WA.
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November 13, 2025
Councils tackle challenge of community engagement
Local councils are reporting high levels of community consultation on projects despite concerns raised by residents about being left out of the decision-making process.
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November 13, 2025
Biosecurity Blitz 2025 ends soon
The annual Biosecurity Blitz closes next week, giving residents one last chance to report pests in paddocks, waterways, and backyards.
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November 13, 2025
Research focus at DPIRD Dale Frost Field Day
Grain growers gathered at DPIRD’s Dale Research Field Day to explore new frost research aimed at developing wheat and chickpea varieties that can survive the frost.
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