City of Kalamunda

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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October 22, 2026
CDC data centre rally in Hazelmere
Hazelmere residents are rallying against the newly proposed CDC data centre to be built on Bushmead Road, citing noise, size and energy usage concerns.
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October 22, 2026
Back to school with Dandelions
Malaga-based Dandelions children’s charity receives a major grant to help them provide essentials to school children doing it tough.
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October 22, 2026
Have your say on the future of play
The state government is calling for feedback from children, families, and early childhood professionals to have their say on the future of play in WA.
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October 22, 2026
Swan Valley flooding debate in parliament
Guildford-based MLC Anthony Spagnolo urges the state government to take urgent action on Swan Valley water management following a recent parliamentary debate.
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October 22, 2026
Eye on crime
Mundaring and Ellenbrook police charge three people following separate investigations into copper theft and related offences in Gidgegannup and Ellenbrook.
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Left: The cafe was soft-launched last Wednesday by co-owners Dave Elder (left) and Jesse Casserly (right). Right: The event featured live music and plenty of food.
October 22, 2026
New Guildford cafe named after Swan football legend
Guildford’s historic Stirling Arms Hotel opens Billie’s, a new cafe and wine bar named after former operator and football legend William Walker.
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The festival will return at Darlington Village on November 7 and 8.
October 22, 2026
Darlington arts festival on again
Darlington will come alive with nature, creativity, and local spirit as the annual Darlington Arts Festival returns to the Perth Hills.
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