LOCAL NEWS

February 12, 2026
Northam cannabis facility and data mining centre 
A Northam resident has questioned the approval process regarding a hydroponic cannabis facility and data mining centre at the AvonWest transport and logistics hub.
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February 12, 2026
Western Power fronts court in Midland over Parky fires
Western Power faces charges in Midland court over the 2023 Parkerville bushfire allegedly failing to ensure network safety and destroying or disposing evidence related to the incident.
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February 12, 2026
Proposal for 73 new apartments in Bassendean
Public consultation has opened for Bassendean proposal seeking to build an apartment complex with 73 build-to-rent apartments near the Bassendean train station.
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February 12, 2026
Councils ready for cat containment but laws still lag
Outdated cat laws are preventing local councils from effectively enforcing pet cat containment, according to the Invasive Species Council.
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February 12, 2026
Icon Cancer Centre Midland doubles radiotherapy capacity
Icon Cancer Centre Midland opened a second radiation cancer treatment machine cutting wait times and boosting access for City of Swan patients.
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February 12, 2026
Eye on crime
A serious crash investigation in Forrestfield and an ongoing investigation into the Boya bushfire are some of the latest crime stories from the hills.
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February 12, 2026
St Stephen’s Anglican Church helping back-to-school costs
St Stephen’s church has been providing stationery items for needy children in local schools for more than 40 years.
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February 12, 2026
Swan business leaders: wellness and balance
Swan business owners and directors Kylie Moore and Greg Chaine presented on building businesses through adversity, and balancing personal health at the Hour of Power.
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February 12, 2026
Kalamunda Water Park celebrates 10th annual School’s Out event
Kalamunda Water Park’s 10th School’s Out event drew more than 750 attendees for with Youth Action and Headspace Midland promoting support services on the day.
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February 12, 2026
State wine industry boost set to benefit Swan Valley
A $6 million WA wine partnership aims to grow exports and sustainability, with Swan Valley producers set to benefit from the greater funding.
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