LOCAL NEWS

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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May 14, 2026
State Budget 2026-27
Updates on the newest budget and what it means for the eastern suburbs, Avon Valley and beyond.
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May 14, 2026
Hazelmere data centre decision due by next week
The City of Swan has recommended refusal of the proposed Hazelmere data centre, but residents say they are concerned approval may still be given by the MODAP panel.
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May 14, 2026
Re/place to examine navigation of new territory
The Zig Zag Gallery in Kalamunda is hosting an exhibition by artists Nadia Rasheed and Diane Keating exploring identity, displacement and transformative journeys through mixed media.
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May 14, 2026
Hills Choir celebrates 40 years of music in the Perth Hills
The Hills Choir celebrates 40 years of community singing with a documentary screening on May 16 and anniversary concert on June 14 in the Perth Hills.
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May 7, 2026
Kalamunda finalises lease for Harry Potter event
The City of Kalamunda finalises a lease for the Harry Potter Experience despite residents raising concerns about environmental impacts, noise, traffic and transparency.
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May 7, 2026
Idle Swan District Hospital site sparks concerns
Concerns grow over delays redeveloping the former Swan District Hospital site, with calls for urgent housing development and action on the deteriorating 8ha property.
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May 7, 2026
Wind in the Willows continue operations
Bassendean council confirms Wind in the Willows childcare services will continue operating until at least July 2027 while long-term plans are explored after a sale offer was withdrawn.
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May 7, 2026
Viveash rezoning gets EPA tick
The EPA declines to assess Viveash rezoning plans give the City of Swan the go ahead to rezone the lots from industrial to residential with further progress to be advertised.
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May 7, 2026
Vale Guildford indigenous rights activist Margaret Jeffery
Mrs Jeffery passed away last month and is remembered for her tireless work in the fields of Aboriginal rights, the environment and heritage.
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