LOCAL NEWS

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
Annual WOW Day celebrates SES volunteer efforts
Wear Orange Wednesday will be held on Wednesday, May 20 to acknowledge and thank State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers around the state.
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May 14, 2026
Control program targets feral fox activity
An increase in feral fox activity in the City of Kalamunda has prompted the city to coordinate a targeted control program with a state agency.
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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
Wattle Grove dog park receives placemaking accolades
The City of Kalamunda has won the metropolitan and Peel category for the Wattle Grove community dog park, as part of the Local Government Place Innovation awards.
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May 14, 2026
Hills girl raises awareness of cystic fibrosis
Nine-year-old Norah Bashford will join her family in selling around 300 roses for cystic fibrosis as part of this year’s 65 Roses Day fundraiser.
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