LOCAL NEWS

December 4, 2025
Perth Sky Sculpture Park calls for art
Perth Sky Sculpture Park has launched and invites artists to create bold paid works in bushland to foster a new cultural destination in the hills.
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December 4, 2025
Andrew Reserve land sale is going ahead
Despite community opposition, the City of Kalamunda unanimously approved the controversial sale of two public-use lots next to Andrew Reserve acknowledging advertising concerns in the process.
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December 4, 2025
Midland women’s centre secures $37k tech funds
Midland Women’s Centre has received a $37,000 technology upgrade, delivered by Midland MLA Steve Catania as a pre-election promise, to modernise their essential systems.
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December 4, 2025
EMRC immobilisation plant gets EPA tick
The Environmental Protection Authority approved in late November the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council’s proposal to build a toxic waste treatment plant in Swan.
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November 27, 2025
Alcoa removes Perth Hills from their exploration area
Alcoa announced on Monday that they would no longer conduct exploratory drilling in the Perth Hills, following opposition from the community and its representatives.
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November 27, 2025
Arson attack on Midland tobacco shop escalates organised crime fears
An arson attack heavily damaged a Great Eastern Highway tobacco shop on Monday; sparking fears the Victorian tobacco wars have now reached Western Australia.
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November 27, 2025
Pickering Brook townsite expansion deferral 
Kalamunda council voted to recommend the WAPC defer Pickering Brook’s townsite scheme amendment to allow time to address bushfire risk concerns.
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November 27, 2025
New toxic plant infestation found in John Forrest National Park
Conservation volunteers are sounding the alarm after toxic plants were discovered in John Forrest National Park, posing a risk for native plants and animals.
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November 27, 2025
Swan Valley residents rally against development
The Vines and the Swan Valley residents gathered at the steps of Parliament House to protest the development pressures in their respective areas.
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November 27, 2025
Maida Vale native plant nursery celebrates 50 years
Zanthorrea Nursery turns 50 this year and celebrates half a century of contributions to community with a look back at where it all began.
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