Avon Valley

March 5, 2026
Wattle Grove South rezoning opposition continues
Wattle Grove South residents say consultations show majority opposition to rezoning, raising concerns about developer influence and losing EPA protections from rezoning.
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February 26, 2026
Darlington tree removal sparks tree canopy concern
Residents are calling for greater transparency after a century-old maritime pine was removed with concerns raised about canopy loss.
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February 26, 2026
Swan against Hepburn East rezoning
Swan councillors opposed a proposal to rezone 111ha at Hepburn East, highlighting priority one water source risks and environmental concerns.
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February 26, 2026
Midland station to carpark distance is under scrutiny
Midland commuters are urging solutions for the 500m walk between the new carpark and Midland station with PTA giving an update on their latest answer.
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February 26, 2026
Stirk Park’s skate park safety concerns raised
Safety concerns have been raised by residents about children entering Elizabeth Street from Kalamunda’s Stirk Park skate area.
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February 26, 2026
School principals at breaking point
Principals’ Federation of WA president Kya Graves says rising violence and stress are pushing principals to breaking point with a need for systemic reforms.
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February 26, 2026
Firefighters continue push for better work conditions
WA firefighters have escalated union action and fronted Parliament House to demonstrate as staffing shortages and pay disputes with the state government continue.
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February 26, 2026
Swan biodiversity plan approved with conditions
Residents questioned City of Swan’s dragging biodiversity commitments that seemed to overlook elements of fauna and tree protection before council adopted the action plan with conditions.
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February 19, 2026
Hatch Court precinct road access to be reviewed
The City of Kalamunda will look to make changes to draft LPP35's Hatch Court precinct after residents opposed a Kalamunda Road exit.
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February 19, 2026
Bumper crop signals strong Swan Valley vintage
Swan Valley winemakers are calling it a bumper 2026 vintage and report mild summer conditions and cool nights boosting fruit quality.
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