Avon Valley

April 30, 2026
Funding boost for Northam events
At its April 22 ordinary council meeting, councillors approved a range of annual grants to support events across Northam, Wundowie and Bakers Hill.
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April 30, 2026
North Stoneville appeal reopening bid rejected
A last-minute bid by Satterley Property Group to reopen its North Stoneville appeal case has been rejected by the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT).
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April 23, 2026
Swan to inspect Ellenbrook skatepark safety
City of Swan says they will inspect the Ellenbrook skatepark following community calls and a petition for safety upgrades to the facility.
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April 23, 2026
Mundaring canopy program ceased for PSHB control
The Shire of Mundaring says their Urban Canopy Grant Program is no longer active and a state government approach is now in place instead.
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April 23, 2026
New Mundaring memorial policy
The Shire of Mundaring has passed a new policy setting a framework for approving applications for memorials of loved ones in public places.
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April 23, 2026
Gidgegannup volunteer recognised as community legend
A Gidgegannup volunteer firefighter has been named a local legend after eight years of devotion to keeping the hills community safe.
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April 23, 2026
Swan youth backing owl nest project
Young volunteers from Bullsbrook and Ellenbrook are doing their part to support local owl populations by donating parts for and donating nest boxes.
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April 23, 2026
Youth photograph comp
Children and entrants under 18 are invited to take part in a photography competition as a celebration of Youth Week.
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April 23, 2026
Quarantine area declared to stop Qfly
A quarantine area has been newly declared to stop the qfly from spreading and Swan and Kalamunda have been enveloped in the quarantine’s orange zone.
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April 23, 2026
New Midland women's refuge opens
The state government has committed $3.7 million for new Indigo Junction facilities in Midland helping women and children escaping domestic violence and healing.
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