Avon Valley

November 13, 2025
WA Stolen Generations Redress Scheme open
Applications for a one-off payment and a personal acknowledgement from a state representative is now available to victims of the Stolen Generation.
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November 13, 2025
FRRR launches free online community tool
Community groups in rural areas applying for funding may now access a new free online tool providing data to back up their advocacy efforts.
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November 13, 2025
Rural Aid expands mental health support 
Rural Aid has received federal funding to provide three new counsellors across six regions to support mental wellbeing amid the live sheep export phase-out.
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November 13, 2025
Sheep etags pass 10 million
Electronic identification tags to help boost livestock traceability has been expanded and extended for its fourth year.
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November 13, 2025
Reminder to work safely during harvest
WorkSafe is reminding farm workers to be careful during harvest time and manage risk effectively.
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November 6, 2025
Main Roads and Kaarakin partner to mitigate bird strikes
A major dialogue between Main Roads WA and Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Conservation Centre has opened up after a dramatic increase in bird strikes along local highways.
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November 6, 2025
Shire of York final rates notice bungle:
The Shire of York is under fire for sending 802 incorrect final rate notices with wrong due dates, including 28 to residents who had paid their rates in full.
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November 6, 2025
Hills communities unite to help orphaned joeys
A group of dedicated volunteers in the Perth Hills are giving orphaned joeys a new start with help from an outpouring of public generosity.
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November 6, 2025
The Moustache is calling to fight suicide:
Rallying locals across the region, Movember urges action for men's health to tackle the increased suicide rate crisis in regional Australian communities.
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November 6, 2025
Mundaring road extension criticism over Nth Stoneville link
A recent announcement of federal funding for a Parkerville road extension is drawing criticism from the community, after links to the North Stoneville property development were highlighted.
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