May 21, 2026

BNAA receives grant to restore Helena River

Bibbul Ngarma Aboriginal Association secured nearly $97,000 to restore the lower Helena River through weed removal, revegetation and community-led environmental rehabilitation initiatives.

May 21, 2026

Glen Brook elevated walkway opens

John Forrest National Park’s new elevated Glen Brook walkway is now open, offering visitors sweeping views while broader rejuvenation works continue across the park.

May 21, 2026

Business and community focus at Hour of Power

Business leadership, community contribution and local government challenges were discussed during Swan Chamber’s Hour of Power featuring Ben Heptinstall and Kevin Bailey.

May 21, 2026

App upgrades will support primary industries and emergency services

Western Australia’s upgraded Weather Stations app now provides improved real-time weather data and tools supporting emergency services, farmers and regional communities statewide.

May 21, 2026

Future leaders stepping up for youth parliament

Five eastern suburbs young people have been selected for the 2026 Y WA Youth Parliament program representing local electorates and youth perspectives statewide.

May 21, 2026

New book shares letters from WA woman’s life across Northam, Onslow and Parkerville

Judy Taylor’s new social history book Nancy’s Letters explores regional Western Australian life through decades of personal correspondence written by her mother Nancy Taylor.

May 21, 2026

Midland midwife named overall winner at WA Nursing and Midwifery Awards

Midland midwife Jodee Hollingsworth received top honours at the WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards for advancing culturally safe Aboriginal maternity care.

May 21, 2026

Eye on crime

Police are investigating a fatal Gidgegannup crash while arson squad detectives have charged a Middle Swan man over a Midvale Molotov cocktail house fire.

May 21, 2026

Gidgestock music festival on again

Gidgegannup’s annual Gidgestock festival returns in October with live music, camping and fundraising supporting volunteer fire services and community charities.

May 21, 2026

Hazelmere data centre application withdrawn

Community opposition and almost 1900 submissions preceded GreenSquareDC withdrawing its controversial Hazelmere data centre proposal near the Helena River and Waldorf School.

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