LOCAL NEWS

January 22, 2026
WALGA offers strategy support
The peak body for local governments supports the state goal of 30 per cent tree canopy in 2040, welcoming planting grants for the next decade.
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January 22, 2026
Bibbulmun Track Foundation welcomes new chief executive
Su-Mita Hill is Bibbulmun Track Foundation’s new chief executive who aims to strengthen community engagement, conservation awareness, and citizen science opportunities along the trail.
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January 22, 2026
Woodbridge primary develops worm farm with state funding
Woodbridge Primary School is launching a high-capacity worm farm for organic scraps, thanks to funding from a state government grant promoting less waste at school.
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January 22, 2026
Lupinosis warning for livestock
Wheatbelt farmers are urged to look for lupinosis symptoms in their livestock as the disease can potentially cause severe liver damage and blindness.
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January 22, 2026
Hyper to return to Midland in March
The all-ages, alcohol-free event Hyper Fest is returning to Midland March 21 with Hockey Dad, Rum Jungle and Mia Wray as headline acts.
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January 22, 2026
Fringe World theatre production comes to Midland
UWA students will premiere an original play at Midland Junction Arts Centre in January exploring human connection when characters believe the world is ending.
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January 22, 2026
Success Hill drainage project almost finished
The Town of Bassendean is expected to complete a new drainage project that aims to protect the culturally significant Success Hill site from water damage.
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January 22, 2026
Northam mural boosts Indigenous youth wellbeing and participation
Northam Indigenous youth are getting involved in a new mural being put up as part of a state campaign promoting mental health.
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January 22, 2026
Gidgegannup residents demand action over illegal dumping
Gidgegannup residents have slammed the City of Swan’s inaction as illegal dumping increases, turning Toodyay Road into a landfill of furniture, tyres, and rubbish.
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January 15, 2026
Ellenbrook shoppers targeted by card-skimmers
Ellenbrook residents are being urged to check bank statements after scammers used a closed martial arts business’s identity to steal thousands of dollars via card skimming.
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