City of Swan has adopted its 2026-27 budget, funding roads, parks, community facilities and security while increasing property rates by 4.95 per cent this year.
Midland-area Liberals welcome agreement on the Lloyd Street Bridge design but demand firm construction timing and funding after the stalled project’s four-year delay for commuters.
Construction starts on new Brabham Senior High School
Construction has begun on the $144 million Brabham Senior High School, bringing places for 1000 students and shared community facilities from the 2028 school year.
Approved station precinct plans for Bassendean and Ballajura move more well-connected housing closer, with detailed zoning and building-height controls to follow after further community consultation.
WA Police are targeting privately manufactured firearms amid rising seizures, while separate Midland and Guildford cases involve a serious bicycle collision and train-truck crash charges.
Guildford residents can join archaeologists excavating the historic Post Office site, searching for artefacts from the former Convict Depot Hospital and well across three days.
Saffioti eager for action on Swan flooding and new review
Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti has backed a new urban water review addressing Swan Valley flooding, drainage policy and support for affected local landowners and residents.
