LOCAL NEWS

May 22, 2025
Swan and Mundaring suburbs show high growth
Cotality research director Tim Lawless says house prices at least 15km from the Perth GPO remained attainable which pushed the population and price growth in the outer suburbs.
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May 22, 2025
Midland car yard vandalism charges
Three juveniles have been charged in relation to the vandalism of several vehicles across car yards in Midland which occurred at the end of April.
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May 22, 2025
Aveley man walks for suicide prevention
After a tragic accident that paralysed him, Aveley man Ted Lee will be walking at this weekend’s HBF Run to raise funds for suicide prevention.
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May 15, 2025
Divided opinion on upcoming Swan speed changes
Some Swan residents welcome the drop in speed limits on Campersic and Oakover roads, but others say the lack of public consultation is an issue.
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May 15, 2025
Midland op-shop closes after 51 years
The Guild of St Richard’s op-shop opened their doors in Midland back in October 1973 but will be closing permanently due to rising rent and upkeep costs.
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May 15, 2025
Kalamunda welcomes second seeing eye dog
Seeing Eye Dog handler Jo McCormick says well-intentioned drivers should not stop for a seeing eye dog as this can confuse them and increase the risk of accidents.
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May 15, 2025
Anzac Day in France for Gooseberry Hill vet
A combat veteran from Gooseberry Hill who served for 22 years reflects on the atmosphere of experiencing an overseas Anzac Day service.
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May 15, 2025
Good Sammy reopens in Midland
After Good Sammy Midland closed in 2022 due to building condition concerns, the site has been refurbished and the op-shop has reopened.
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May 15, 2025
Mundaring bushfire contained but not out
A bushfire suspected to be the result of an escaped or unattended fire began burning in Mundaring on May 1 and has been contained and controlled but is not out.
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May 15, 2025
Exhibition of art and identity at Midland Junction Arts
Two new exhibitions are open at the Midland Junction Arts Centre, exploring language, place and identity.
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