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December 11, 2025
Resident calls for clarity on High Wycombe buffer history
High Wycombe residents are calling on the city to provide more historical information to understand whether the zoning near their homes is appropriate.
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December 11, 2025
Flooding and tree retention fears over Henley Brook development
The City of Swan have voted not to endorse a Henley Brook development plan after residents raised concerns over drainage and cockatoo habitat destruction.
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December 11, 2025
Bassendean conservation group gets $15k rivercare grant
Friends of Bindaring Wetland secured a DBCA grant for a 1.25-acre revegetation project in Bassendean, aiming to rapidly increase protective habitats for native fauna.
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December 11, 2025
Kalamunda unanimously supports business case for tree nursery bid
The City of Kalamunda unanimously supported a business case for a tree nursery in the city to improve access to trees and save on costs.
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December 11, 2025
Ruby’s reunification program supports young people
WA’s first youth homelessness diversion program helps to strengthen relationships and rebuild trust within the family unit.
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December 11, 2025
Protecting animals during a bushfire
Companion animal owners are urged to develop a plan for animal welfare to be prepared for potential bushfires or other emergencies, before summer conditions escalate.
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December 11, 2025
Playing fields expansion at Ray Owen Reserve
Funded through the WA recovery plan, the project will deliver a new playing field and floodlights as well as upgrades to current facilities.
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December 11, 2025
Glen Forrest boy rewarded for his act of kindness 
A Glen Forrest boy has been rewarded for his keen-eyed treasure hunting after he found and returned two lost wedding rings.
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December 11, 2025
Stories of sport and community at final 2025 talk
Echo News journalist Guanhao Cheng and Binar Futures founder and community leader Adam Desmond share stories revealing their connections to Midland and what drives them.
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December 11, 2025
Mundaring Christmas tree project brings centre alive
This year’s Mundaring Christmas tree returns with 400 hand-painted canvas leaves by Chidlow Primary students with an artistic theme celebrating Mundaring wildlife.
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