Avon Valley

November 7, 2024
Guildford childcare proposal raises tree removal concerns
The Guildford Association is concerned a new childcare proposal will result in the loss of mature gum trees on the proposed development site.
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November 7, 2024
WAPC allows residential mix
Despite objections the WAPC has endorsed a Malvern Springs amendment which will allow some residential development on part of a lot zoned for commercial use.
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November 7, 2024
Greens push Plibersek to reject North Stoneville
Greens WA candidate Janelle Sewell wants Tanya Plibersek to know how concerned hills’ residents are about her environmental approval of North Stoneville.
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November 7, 2024
Midland theft rates drop
Midland district’s top cop Mark Marriott says the rate of theft in the area has fallen but residents can help reduce crime rates by taking simple precautions.
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November 7, 2024
Aerial firefighting fleet to protect grain crops
A specialised aerial fleet managed by DFES has been activated to keep WA’s grain crops safe ahead of the bushfire season.
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November 7, 2024
Private land temporary homes welcomed
WALGA has welcomed new regulation changes which allows local government approval of camping on private land to relieve housing shortages.
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November 7, 2024
No support for sheep farmers until after the federal election
Live sheep export farmers won’t be receiving financial relief during the shutdown until after the federal election, according to The Nationals
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November 7, 2024
New Wheatbelt project gives boost to Carnaby’s black-cockatoos protection
The Wheatbelt’s Carnaby’s are set to benefit from a $1 million funding boost to protection of its vital habitat and support their breeding and feeding.
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November 7, 2024
Swan Lullabies launch at Mandoon Estate
After months in the making, a Noongar language preservation album featuring songs created by an all-male group of Indigenous men from Midland, has launched.
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October 31, 2024
Perth Hills incident control centre progress criticised
The Nationals have criticised Labor for not having delivered an incident control centre ahead of the upcoming bushfire summer season.
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