LOCAL NEWS

October 1, 2026
WALGA welcomes govt freight buy back Bill
WALGA has welcomed the state government’s introduction of legislation to buy back the state’s freight rail network.
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October 1, 2026
Unravelling personal stories at Zig Zag Gallery
Exhibition explores how everyday fabrics hold human history and emotions at Zig Zag Gallery.
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October 1, 2026
Annual Anglican Parish Spring Fete
The annual Anglican Parish of Swan Spring Fete is on Saturday, October 10.
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October 1, 2026
Buffer concerns return to Kalamunda council
High Wycombe residents have returned to Kalamunda council seeking answers about the long-running Sultana Road West interface between industrial operations and residential properties nearby.
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September 24, 2026
Gonneville project concerns raised in council
Chittering residents attended last week’s council meeting to express their disappointment on the shire’s advocacy regarding the Gonneville project.
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September 24, 2026
New Hazelmere data centre proposal
Data centre operator CDC is proposing a Hazelmere facility on Bushmead Road sparking environmental concerns over threatened wildlife habitat.
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September 24, 2026
Hatch Court development to go for public comment
Kalamunda council approves splitting a High Wycombe precinct local structure plan in two for public advertising while delaying consultation.
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September 24, 2026
Swan rejects bid to pause ward review consultation
City of Swan council rejects motion calling for the revocation of the ward boundary review following debate about ward representation.
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September 24, 2026
Midland history advocate receives Centenary Merit Award for efforts
Midland born and raised Matthew Pavlinovich received the Centenary Merit Award by the Royal Western Australian Historical Society for his contribution to local history.
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September 24, 2026
Ballajura Youth Outreach wins award
The Ballajura Youth Outreach Project received the Youth Focus Sector Collaboration Award at the 2026 WA Youth Awards.
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