LOCAL NEWS

February 26, 2026
Firefighters continue push for better work conditions
WA firefighters have escalated union action and fronted Parliament House to demonstrate as staffing shortages and pay disputes with the state governmnet continue.
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February 19, 2026
Hatch Court precinct road access to be reviewed
The City of Kalamunda will look to make changes to draft LPP35's Hatch Court precinct after residents opposed a Kalamunda Road exit.
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February 19, 2026
Bumper crop signals strong Swan Valley vintage
Swan Valley winemakers are calling it a bumper 2026 vintage and report mild summer conditions and cool nights boosting fruit quality.
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February 19, 2026
Heatwaves impacting possum behaviour
New research shows heatwaves reduces the critically endangered western ringtail possum’s feeding and mating behaviours.
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February 19, 2026
Gidgegannup Men’s Shed officially opened
Gidgegannup Men's Shed reopened on February 15 after a major rebuild, with members celebrating the community support that brought it back.
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February 19, 2026
New Midland station opening celebration
This Sunday, the brand-new Midland Station precinct will transform into a vibrant festival ground for the ‘Meet Me at Midland’ community celebration event.
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February 19, 2026
Bullsbrook community anger over repeated power outages
Frustration is rising in Bullsbrook over repeated power outages that have left more than 2000 households without power.
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February 19, 2026
Chinese New Year festival highlights multiculturalism
Last Saturday’s Swan Chinese New Year festival and community market brought together more than 1300 people of many races and cultures.
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February 19, 2026
Land titles must show Aboriginal heritage say agricultural bodies
WA farm groups are calling for Aboriginal heritage sites to be shown on Certificates of Title, arguing landholders can face legal risk without clear notification of registered sites on private properties.
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February 19, 2026
Tran-sitations explored at MJAC exhibition
Tran-sitations by Jon Tarry is a poetic exploration of mass transit in a constantly moving world and will be showcased by the Midland Junction Arts Centre (MJAC).
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