LOCAL NEWS

July 23, 2026
$6m boost for new Binar Middle Swan hub
Midland non-profit organisation Binar Futures has secured $6m in extra funding to realise the vision of a new community and sporting hub in Middle Swan.
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July 23, 2026
Lake Leschenaultia Open Water Community Swim 40th anniversary
Maida Vale Masters Swimming club will host its 40th annual open water Lake Leschenaultia community swim supported by $10,000 from the Shire of Mundaring.
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July 23, 2026
New Elsie Austin changerooms opened
New changerooms at Elsie Austin in Mount Helena are now open to the public, delivering modern and accessible facilities.
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July 23, 2026
High Wycombe Community Hub receives nearly $40m in funding
The High Wycombe Community Hub has received additional funding from the state government, bringing the total federal and state funding to nearly $40m.
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July 23, 2026
Call for volunteers at Woodbridge bushlands
The Friends of Woodbridge Bushlands are seeking volunteers to help rehabilitate the Devon Street Reserve and Woodbridge green.
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July 23, 2026
Gidge Rock releases new album
Local band Gidge Rock has released their new single Gidgestock Calling aiming to raise funds and awareness for the charities supported by music festival Gidgestock.
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July 23, 2026
Lloyd Street Bridge project to progress
The long-awaited Lloyd Street Bridge project will be progressing with a redesign shaped to honour cultural heritage, environment while addressing Midland traffic conditions.
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July 23, 2026
High Wycombe author to launch memoir
A resident’s memoir about a career in midwifery, its joys and hardships, will be launched at High Wycombe Library at the end of this month.
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July 16, 2026
Chittering mining corridor environmental concerns
Residents and environmental groups express concerns over Chalice Mining’s proposed infrastructure corridor as the EPA’s assessment looms.
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July 16, 2026
Community petition for Slaughterhouse Bridge
Toodyay residents petition for the reopening of Slaughterhouse Bridge as the shire works with Main Roads WA for long-term solutions.
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