City of Swan

December 4, 2025
Midland women’s centre secures $37k tech funds
Midland Women’s Centre has received a $37,000 technology upgrade, delivered by Midland MLA Steve Catania as a pre-election promise, to modernise their essential systems.
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December 4, 2025
EMRC immobilisation plant gets EPA tick
The Environmental Protection Authority approved in late November the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council’s proposal to build a toxic waste treatment plant in Swan.
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November 27, 2025
Alcoa removes Perth Hills from their exploration area
Alcoa announced on Monday that they would no longer conduct exploratory drilling in the Perth Hills, following opposition from the community and its representatives.
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November 27, 2025
Arson attack on Midland tobacco shop escalates organised crime fears
An arson attack heavily damaged a Great Eastern Highway tobacco shop on Monday; sparking fears the Victorian tobacco wars have now reached Western Australia.
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November 27, 2025
New toxic plant infestation found in John Forrest National Park
Conservation volunteers are sounding the alarm after toxic plants were discovered in John Forrest National Park, posing a risk for native plants and animals.
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November 27, 2025
Swan Valley residents rally against development
The Vines and the Swan Valley residents gathered at the steps of Parliament House to protest the development pressures in their respective areas.
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November 27, 2025
Bells Rapids Lookout budget blowout
The City of Swan’s Bells Rapids Lookout tower project has now exceeded its planned budget with the excess to be paid for via municipal funds.
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November 27, 2025
Final York tip decision now with SAT
Despite opposition from York community members the Allawuna tip approval has gotten the tick from the EPA and is now a SAT matter.
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November 27, 2025
Connection Café to bring Christmas cheer
Midland food relief and community hub Connection Café will provide Christmas hampers and perform live music to spread cheer in the lead up to Christmas.
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November 27, 2025
Mahogany Creek second hand store to close
After 26 years, the Mahogany Creek second hand store will stop trading at Christmas.
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