Avon Valley

August 27, 2026

Northam votes to unlock Wundowie access gates

Wundowie’s Brown Road to Olive Road accessway gates will stay unlocked after Northam councillors voted to prioritise emergency evacuation access during bushfires.

August 27, 2026

Kalamunda community safety boost

Kalamunda Police and the City of Kalamunda say coordinated patrols and youth engagement are reducing antisocial behaviour, theft and vandalism in town centre areas.

August 27, 2026

Swan planning process review consultant speaking with community representatives

City of Swan community representatives met independent planning reviewer Len Kosova, raising The Vines, Hazelmere data centre and Midway Ford planning concerns as case studies.

August 20, 2026

Helena Valley development backed amid concerns

A new development in Helena Valley Road has been recommended for approval by the Shire of Mundaring, despite residents’ concerns.

August 20, 2026

Welshpool Road East speed change criticism

A Kalamunda council backed speed limit change draws criticism for the abruptness of the signage changes and camera enforcement.

August 20, 2026

Dead jellyfish in Swan River

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is trying to find the cause behind reports of dead jellyfish between Caversham Avenue and Fish Market Reserve.

August 20, 2026

Citizen science to combat shot-hole borers

A new study has found that citizen science could significantly contribute to the fight against the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer and other invasive species.

August 20, 2026

Swan Valley wine awards 2026

The Swan Valley Winemakers Association celebrated the heritage of the valley’s vignerons at this year’s awards show night and broke the wine entries record again.

August 20, 2026

North Ellenbrook disallowance motions lost in parliament

Disallowance motions to put a pause on rezoning North Ellenbrook areas from rural to urban deferred were lost in favour of prioritising housing outcomes.

August 13, 2026

Warning over discarded Bassendean fishing line

Bassendean reports increase in discarded fishing line, hooks and sinkers along the Swan River and says this risks harming wildlife and injuring people.

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