LOCAL NEWS

July 30, 2026
Vibrant station precincts closer as plan approved
Approved station precinct plans for Bassendean and Ballajura move more well-connected housing closer, with detailed zoning and building-height controls to follow after further community consultation.
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July 30, 2026
Parkerville Grove School welcomes first students
Students have once again returned to the historic campus more than 100 years after the first children attended kindergarten at a Parkerville Children and Youth Care cottage.
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July 30, 2026
Eye on crime
WA Police are targeting privately manufactured firearms amid rising seizures, while separate Midland and Guildford cases involve a serious bicycle collision and train-truck crash charges.
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July 30, 2026
Digging into Guildford’s story
Guildford residents can join archaeologists excavating the historic Post Office site, searching for artefacts from the former Convict Depot Hospital and well across three days.
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July 30, 2026
Saffioti eager for action on Swan flooding and new review
Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti has backed a new urban water review addressing Swan Valley flooding, drainage policy and support for affected local landowners and residents.
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July 23, 2026
Call for transparency after Wattle Grove tree removal
Fight for Wattle Grove is calling for greater transparency after earmarked trees were cleared without council voting.
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July 23, 2026
Odour unit to tackle Vines foul smell
An odour control unit was installed along Millhouse Road to mitigate a “disgusting” smell following months of complaints.
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July 23, 2026
Midland’s New Junction precinct hits road block
Midland’s New Junction precinct is making slow progress with stage one only being completed after eight years.
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July 23, 2026
Gidge family fruit business saved
Macri’s Fruit Shed ongoing land use dispute has come to an end with the business securing planning approval.
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July 23, 2026
Lights out after Success Hill copper theft
The lights along a share path near Success Hill station have been out for more than six months because of copper theft.
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