City of Swan

May 21, 2026
Gidgestock music festival on again
Gidgegannup’s annual Gidgestock festival returns in October with live music, camping and fundraising supporting volunteer fire services and community charities.
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May 21, 2026
Hazelmere data centre application withdrawn
Community opposition and almost 1900 submissions preceded GreenSquareDC withdrawing its controversial Hazelmere data centre proposal near the Helena River and Waldorf School.
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May 14, 2026
New concerns over Harry Potter experience
The discovery of hazardous asbestos in fill soil has fuelled further opposition to the City of Kalamunda’s recent decision to lease Jorgensen Park for a Harry Potter experience.
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May 14, 2026
Lloyd Street bridge delays continue amidst concerns
Heritage and environmental concerns continue stalling the Lloyd Street bridge project, with no construction timeline confirmed as Main Roads works through ongoing consultations.
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May 14, 2026
Hantavirus cruise passengers to quarantine in Bullsbrook
The $400 million, long inactive quarantine facility in Bullsbrook will be home for six MV Hondius cruise ship passengers over the coming weeks.
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May 14, 2026
Midland cross-agency working group to address long-standing congestion
A new cross-agency working group brought together by Midland MLA Steve Catania will aim address long-standing congestion concerns across Midland.
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May 14, 2026
Swan based youth music program nurturing new artists
The Swan City Youth Service (SCYS) is enabling a group of local emerging music makers to star in their own music video using tracks they wrote and performed themselves.
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May 14, 2026
Swan volunteer bushfire brigades conduct biggest burn
The City of Swan’s bushfire services have carried out their largest ever hazard reduction burn in the Avon Valley, encompassing approximately 350 hectares.
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May 14, 2026
State Budget 2026-27
Updates on the newest budget and what it means for the eastern suburbs, Avon Valley and beyond.
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May 7, 2026
Kalamunda finalises lease for Harry Potter event
The City of Kalamunda finalises a lease for the Harry Potter Experience despite residents raising concerns about environmental impacts, noise, traffic and transparency.
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