LOCAL NEWS

April 23, 2026
Quarantine area declared to stop Qfly
A quarantine area has been newly declared to stop the qfly from spreading and Swan and Kalamunda have been enveloped in the quarantine’s orange zone.
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April 23, 2026
New Midland women's refuge opens
The state government has committed $3.7 million for new Indigo Junction facilities in Midland helping women and children escaping domestic violence and healing.
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April 23, 2026
Labor's latest prison plan comes under fire
A former Bullsbrook COVID clinic is proposed to be turned into a prison, but Guildford-based MLC Anthony Spagnolo has cited a lack of community consultation.
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April 23, 2026
Wine industry calls for delay to container deposit scheme
WA’s wine industry urges the state government to delay the container deposit scheme, warning it will increase costs and threaten regional jobs.
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April 23, 2026
New exhibition celebrates Mundaring’s past
The Mundaring District Museum unveils a new exhibition celebrating local history, inviting visitors to explore the shire’s past and contribute their own stories.
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April 23, 2026
Kalamunda exhibition exploring sustainability and renewed purpose
Kalamunda’s Zig Zag Gallery presents Reclaimed Fragments and Friends, an exhibition using discarded materials to explore sustainability, renewal and creative transformation.
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April 23, 2026
Swan rally opposes Hazelmere data centre
Residents rallied outside the City of Swan's administration centre and marched to the town hall in protest of a proposed AI data centre in Hazelmere.
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April 16, 2026
Gidge family fruit business fights for survival
Gidgegannup’s Macri’s Fruit Shed says a two-year planning battle and costly rule changes have left the family business facing closure despite strong community support locally.
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April 16, 2026
Dropping into danger at Ellenbrook skatepark
Ellenbrook skaters are backing a petition for urgent repairs and upgrades, saying cracked concrete, damaged coping and slippery surfaces are creating safety risks for riders.
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April 16, 2026
Kalamunda seeking $5m for major road upgrades
Kalamunda is seeking more than $5 million in external funding for major road upgrades aimed at improving safety, easing congestion and boosting traffic flow in the area.
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