LOCAL NEWS

April 30, 2026
Fire truck staffing shortages
According to new figures recently released in state Parliament, more than 100 fire trucks around the metro area are out of action due to chronic staffing shortages.
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April 30, 2026
Barkers Bridge reduced to single lane
Barkers Bridge in Guildford has been reduced to single-lane traffic, with commuters facing delays as structural concerns are being assessed.
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April 30, 2026
Petition calls for upgrade to Fleming Reserve skate park
A petition calling for upgrades to Fleming Reserve skate park in High Wycombe is now at 300 signatures, with local riders and parents raising safety concerns.
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April 30, 2026
High Wycombe train station development
Metronet’s vision for the High Wycombe Station is progressing as stage 1 civil works now look to develop infill around the long inactive train station precinct.
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April 30, 2026
Kalamunda dog poo bag shortage
Dog waste bags have been restocked after Kalamunda announced a shortage earlier in April due to a global supply issue, with the council reaching out to neighbouring cities for assistance.
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April 30, 2026
Woodbridge turtle spotting science event
The Walliabup Wildlife Warriors and citizen scientist Ian Barlow will host a community event in Woodbridge, showing how residents can take part in turtle habitat conservation on Sunday, May 3.
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April 30, 2026
Quilting exhibition to be held at MJAC
The WA Quilters Association (WAQA) will premiere the 15th biennial, juried contemporary quilting exhibition Stitched and Bound at the MJAC from May 2 to June 28.
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April 30, 2026
Pipeline riders set for big Parkerville finish
Riders of the Big Yellow Pipeline Challenge will roll into the Perth Hills on Sunday, May 3 after completing either the full five-day, over 600km journey from Kalgoorlie or the one-day, 65km ride from Bakers Hill along the iconic Kep Track.
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April 30, 2026
Mundaring continues tree canopy expansion efforts
The Shire of Mundaring says work to grow and protect the tree canopy is continuing through a range of local and state initiatives, alongside previously completed grant-funded projects.
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April 30, 2026
Protest halts work at Alcoa Huntly mine
Operations were halted at Alcoa’s Huntly mine for about three hours earlier in April as protesters escalated pressure over ongoing clearing in the Northern Jarrah Forest.
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