LOCAL NEWS

December 11, 2025
Clive Ryder’s solo exhibition at MJAC
Midland Noongar artist Clive Ryder presents his first solo exhibition of large-scale acrylic landscapes at MJAC, continuing his father's artistic legacy.
Read More
December 11, 2025
Working together in fight against stable fly
DPIRD is urging Swan Coastal Plain residents to control stable fly this summer by managing organic waste.
Read More
December 11, 2025
Swan Valley rates proposal draws scrutiny 
Swan Valley residents are fighting a controversial City of Swan rate plan that could reclassify their homes from rural to residential, significantly raising rates.
Read More
December 11, 2025
Cliff Whiteman celebrates his 100th birthday 
A look back at Midland stalwart Cliff Whiteman’s life as he celebrates his 100th birthday in December.
Read More
December 4, 2025
Unsolved bird paralysis disease escalates in Perth's east metro
Wildlife hospitals grapple with a recent surge in bird admissions due to an unidentified neurological paralysis syndrome, fearing it will strain already limited resources.
Read More
December 4, 2025
East metro radiation oncology petition gains traction
A petition to parliament is calling for funding of Midland services enabling closer to home accessible cancer treatment that won’t incur out-of-pocket costs.
Read More
December 4, 2025
Resident petitions for stronger Kalamunda tree retention 
A look at Kalamunda’s tree retention saga as advocates recently petition Kalamunda council for stronger policies that favour tree retention and align with WALGA.
Read More
December 4, 2025
Kalamunda supports new Forrestfield housing
Kalamunda council voted to support the amendment of local planning laws to allow Satterley to go forward with housing estate plans in Forrestfield.
Read More
December 4, 2025
Indigo Junction receives $3.7m boost 
Midland’s Indigo Junction has received a $3.7m funding injection to build more accommodation for women and children who need shelter from family and domestic violence.
Read More
December 4, 2025
Ballajura Primary School secures funding for Aboriginal school mural
Thanks to state funding, Ballajura Primary School plans to develop a Aboriginal mural for its grounds, led by artist Amy McGuire with input from students.
Read More

Privately owned, proudly independent local news service.

ALL IMAGES & WORDS © 2023 Echo Newspaper
linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram