LOCAL NEWS

November 12, 2026
New build-to-rent building welcomes Midland residents
Midland welcomes 51 new build-to-rent apartments as a $120 million urban infill project delivers sustainable housing within walking distance of transport and amenities.
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November 12, 2026
Forrestfield business honoured for backing volunteer firefighter
Forrestfield’s Lil Miki’s Before and After School Care receives recognition at the VERA Awards for supporting an employee’s emergency service volunteering.
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November 12, 2026
Funding boost for Koya Aboriginal Corp
Koya Aboriginal Corporation receives a $500,000 Lotterywest grant to strengthen organisational capacity and expand culturally grounded services supporting Aboriginal children, young people and families.
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November 12, 2026
Greens call for moratorium on data centres
The WA Greens call for an immediate moratorium on new AI data centres, citing concerns about energy consumption, water use and environmental impacts.
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November 12, 2026
Eye on crime
Eight juveniles face charges following an alleged armed robbery and assault in Ellenbrook and stolen motorbikes recovered in Gooseberry Hill.
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November 12, 2026
Filming to save the Jarrah Forest
Filmmaker Jane Hammond raises funds for her latest documentary highlighting threats to Western Australia’s Jarrah Forest from mining expansion and environmental degradation.
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November 12, 2026
Students join with NASA to fight fires from space
Swan Christian College students join a NASA-backed STEM initiative to develop technology for predicting lightning-triggered bushfires using satellite data and weather monitoring.
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November 12, 2026
Stratton mother daughter duo fined $8,000 for animal cruelty
A Stratton mother and daughter are fined a combined $8000 after being convicted of animal cruelty offences involving two dogs suffering serious medical conditions.
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November 12, 2026
Tied up with String MAC fundraiser
Mundaring Arts Centre revisits its popular blind box fundraiser, featuring miniature artworks by Western Australian artists to support future exhibitions and community programs.
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November 12, 2026
Pride in Swan Festival returns
Pride Swan Festival returns to Guildford on November 21, celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities with live entertainment, cultural performances and a special commemoration honouring LGBTQIA+ veterans.
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