Avon Valley

September 3, 2026

Tree clearing prompts Kalamunda planning review

Kalamunda councillors backed a review into planning delegations after concerns about how protected trees were cleared in Wattle Grove.

September 3, 2026

Kalamunda facilities spared demolition

Kalamunda councillors delayed demolition of four community facilities after concerns about consultation and information used to justify their removal.

September 3, 2026

Ellenbrook school named in air conditioner row

An Ellenbrook school's air-conditioning is in parliamentary debates after documents revealed repeated breakdowns over hot summer days.

September 3, 2026

Northam mourns recent loss of two local swans

Northam is mourning two recent swan deaths, including a cygnet injured at the town pool and a swan known by the community as Grandpa Nick.

September 3, 2026

Guildford families set out to restore heritage property

Three Guildford families are currently working on a project to restore the old Garden Hill Estate on Terrace Road.

September 3, 2026

Five local finalists in WA training awards

Five Swan, Hills and Avon Valley finalists will contest the WA training awards on September 10, recognised for achievements across vocational education, apprenticeships and training.

September 3, 2026

Swan planning concerns raised at community meeting

Swan community representatives want the city’s independent planning review to examine how planning rules were applied while raising wider concerns about development assessment panels.

August 27, 2026

Council rejects Lower Chittering bridle trail

The equestrian community in Chittering is disappointed by the shire’s recent decision to not proceed with the proposed Lower Chittering bridle trail path.

August 27, 2026

Swan ward boundary review moves forward

City of Swan council resolved to pass a motion to consult residents on ward boundary options, including proposed Midland/Guildford and Whiteman boundary changes.

August 27, 2026

New FOGO rules create a stink

Residents in the Shire of Mundaring have expressed concerns about the new FOGO guidelines and the collection of re-lidded bins the area's unique needs.

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