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January 29, 2026
Invasive species driving decline in global insects
New global research confirms invasive animals and plants are undermining the natural systems and reducing insect populations.
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January 29, 2026
Onfarm DPIRD data sharing program
A new technology project will help farmers share onfarm information more safely by creating simple licence agreements based on pictures.
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January 29, 2026
Swan Repair Café secures Railway Workshops home
The Swan Repair Café now has a permanent home at the Midland Railway Workshops through the generosity of the Machinery Preservation Club of WA.
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January 29, 2026
Eye on crime
A police chase in Ellenbrook, a man facing child exploitation charges and a Ballajura fire investigated as illicit tobacco-related arson are some of the latest crimes.
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January 29, 2026
Kalamunda Inner Wheel works to eliminate gendaer-based violence
Kalamunda members have got together to support the United Nations’ based Orange the World campaign by wearing orange to help raise awareness.
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January 29, 2026
Hour of Power returns for 2026
The Swan Chamber’s Hour of Power will return in 2026 with the guest speakers from the health and wellness sector looking to share business insights.
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January 29, 2026
Pulse growers urged to take advantage of free seed tests
The DPIRD is offering free seed testing for WA pulse growers to help identify virus risks that can decrease yield, seed quality and profits.
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January 29, 2026
Horses at centre of mental health program
Equine assisted therapy (EAT) will be used to assist counselling students in their training as part of a unique 19-month course.
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January 29, 2026
Kalamunda vollies slam lack of consultation
Kalamunda volunteer firefighting brigade slammed what they say was a decision to change their type 1 truck to a type 2 without consultation or collaboration.
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January 22, 2026
Kalamunda’s three headed High Wycombe challenges
A chronicle of High Wycombe’s planning decisions causing years of frustration for residents living beside industrial zoning and an incomplete Metronet expansion.
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