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By Claire Ottaviano ATTENDEES to the final Swan Chamber of Commerce Disruptive Leadership Series for 2021 got an exclusive glimpse into a very green possible future for Midland. The video, featuring a futuristic vision of a town centre dominated by ...

By Claire Ottaviano AFTER more than 35 years of bringing local news into the heart of the community, Echo News is now turning to its readers for support. Since March, almost 200 regional and community newspapers have ceased printing – ...

By Rebecca Peppiatt A request by Mundaring Garden and Farmer’s Market for a waiver of site fees was put to Shire of Mundaring councillors on Tuesday at their monthly meeting, causing lengthy debate and divided opinion. Mandy and Andrew Osenton, ...

By Rebecca Peppiatt A KALAMUNDA couple, who are trying to establish a weekly farmers market in Mundaring, has slammed the Shire for poor communication, unfair rates and lack of support for a community initiative. Andrew and Mandy Osenton say they ...

By Melissa Sheil DESPITE its doors  only opening for the first time less than a year ago, a family-owned Henley Brook eatery and brewery is leading the pack in industry recognition. Bailey Brewing Co has been listed as a finalist ...

By Rebecca Peppiatt A UNIQUE Perth Hills business that makes use of odd spaces has won a national award for its innovativeness and will now represent Australia in the Asia Pacific category of the competition. Six years ago Jeremy Hurst, ...

By Rebecca Peppiatt A Mundaring caravan park has become a beacon of hope for those struggling with the housing crisis after offering their sites to those that have nowhere else to turn. Shorrelle Watkins and her partner Mark Kelly from ...

By Melissa Sheil A FORRESTFIELD mother-of-three has won the top stall holder award at the Royal Show for her business that encourages children to be sun smart whilst protecting the environment. Stephanie Bream was awarded the President’s Pick for Best ...

By Rebecca Peppiatt The opening of American fast food giant Taco Bell in Midland this week caused major traffic issues as locals were determined to be among the first to try it out. Midland was chosen to be home of ...

By Melissa Sheil THREE of this year’s local finalists in the AusMumpreneur Awards are proving you can have it all, having been recognised for building and managing their entrepreneurial business ventures while also raising children. Fleur Adams from Perth Hills ...