City of Kalamunda

February 26, 2026
School principals at breaking point
Principals’ Federation of WA president Kya Graves says rising violence and stress are pushing principals to breaking point with a need for systemic reforms.
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February 26, 2026
Firefighters continue push for better work conditions
WA firefighters have escalated union action and fronted Parliament House to demonstrate as staffing shortages and pay disputes with the state government continue.
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February 26, 2026
Riders gear up for Avon Valley’s Black Dog Ride
Motorcyclists will depart Kalamunda Agricultural Hall for the Avon Valley Black Dog Ride to raise awareness of suicide prevention.
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February 26, 2026
Swan biodiversity plan approved with conditions
Residents questioned City of Swan’s dragging biodiversity commitments that seemed to overlook elements of fauna and tree protection before council adopted the action plan with conditions.
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February 19, 2026
Hatch Court precinct road access to be reviewed
The City of Kalamunda will look to make changes to draft LPP35's Hatch Court precinct after residents opposed a Kalamunda Road exit.
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February 19, 2026
Bumper crop signals strong Swan Valley vintage
Swan Valley winemakers are calling it a bumper 2026 vintage and report mild summer conditions and cool nights boosting fruit quality.
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February 19, 2026
Heatwaves impacting possum behaviour
New research shows heatwaves reduces the critically endangered western ringtail possum’s feeding and mating behaviours.
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February 19, 2026
Gidgegannup Men’s Shed officially opened
Gidgegannup Men's Shed reopened on February 15 after a major rebuild, with members celebrating the community support that brought it back.
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February 19, 2026
Swan council report error questioned
A City of Swan planning report to rename the North Ellenbrook West area included three lots that resident Jan Zeck says were zoned incorrectly.
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February 12, 2026
Northam cannabis facility and data mining centre 
A Northam resident has questioned the approval process regarding a hydroponic cannabis facility and data mining centre at the AvonWest transport and logistics hub.
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