Avon Valley

October 29, 2026
Future of trails under the spotlight
The World Trails Conference gathered international trail leaders, elected representatives and experts to explore the future of trails through the lens of connection, culture and conservation.
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October 29, 2026
WA Mandolin Orchestra comes to Kalamunda 
The West Australian Mandolin Orchestra are coming to Kalamunda in November to perform 5 Decades 5 Moods composed by their late founder.
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October 29, 2026
Kalamunda pauses hills mining protections
Kalamunda council delays permanent mining avoidance zone decisions until late November to review potential impacts on the Perth Hills community.
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October 22, 2026
Chittering mining corridor petition
Chittering residents are petitioning the Legislative Council for an independent investigation into the cumulative impacts of Chalice Mining’s newest proposals.
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Save Perth Hills have spoken against the appeal, calling for acceptance of the September ruling.
October 22, 2026
Satterley appealing Nth Stoneville decision
Satterley Property Group is appealing the recent tribunal rejection of its North Stoneville project to the state’s court of appeal but the grounds for appeal are yet to be revealed.
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October 22, 2026
Shire backs Robinson Grove plan
Mundaring council backs the Robinson Grove Phase 2 plan and encourages cooperation with Bibbul Ngarma Aboriginal Association on foreshore works and public open space.
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October 22, 2026
Brigadoon business refused again
Gutter-Vac Midland was not approved at the October City of Swan council meeting after councillors debated the merits of passing and rejecting the home business.
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Earthquake-zones in southwest WA.
October 22, 2026
Earthquake safety under the spotlight
DFES and Geoscience Australia urge preparation for earthquakes by practicing safety drills and securing heavy furniture as WA is the most seismically active state.
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October 22, 2026
Swan revealed as animal cruelty hotspot
RSPCA WA chief operating officer Hannah Dreaver says RSPCA has significantly increased frontline capacity and the number of full-time inspectors to respond to demand.
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October 22, 2026
New laws to ban thugs from stores
New retail barring orders would impose tougher penalties for assaults on retail staff as part of a government election commitment to build on earlier reforms.
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