Avon Valley

August 6, 2026
Guildford’s auction tree gets late reprieve
One of the oldest and largest remaining native trees in Guildford - the auction tree - has been saved from destruction.
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August 6, 2026
Chidlow apprentice wins top honour for third time 
Chidlow apprentice Alexis Mifsud reflects on achieving a state history first in winning WA Apprentice of the Year three times in a row.
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August 6, 2026
Transparency deputation at Kalamunda council meeting
Fight for Wattle Grove spokesperson Kim Sinclair presents to City of Kalamunda council about the need for more transparency in tree removal approval processes.
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July 30, 2026
Environmental vandalism at Yalyal Brook
Freshwater stream Yalyal Brook has recently been the subject of environmental vandalism, impacting native vegetation and protected wildlife.
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July 30, 2026
Swan View resident fined for whitegoods
Swan View repairer Siegfried Maier faces financial hardship after appliances were cleared from his yard, leaving his long-running business without stock.
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July 30, 2026
Chittering on pool barrier inspections
The Shire of Chittering is asking for community feedback to expand the inspection of swimming pool barriers across the whole shire.
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July 30, 2026
Chidlow’s push for more postal services
Chidlow Post house has started a community support register to help bring more Australia Post services such as passport applications to the area.
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July 30, 2026
Carnaby’s cockatoos Wheatbelt pesticide exposure
Alarming levels of pesticide contamination have been found in the food sources of endangered Carnaby’s cockatoos near grain silos in the Wheatbelt.
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July 30, 2026
Saffioti eager for action on Swan flooding and new review
Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti has backed a new urban water review addressing Swan Valley flooding, drainage policy and support for affected local landowners and residents.
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July 23, 2026
Call for transparency after Wattle Grove tree removal
Fight for Wattle Grove is calling for greater transparency after earmarked trees were cleared without council voting.
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