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October 23, 2025
Residents raise floodplain and bushland concerns
Environmental groups warned Swan Valley developments risk damaging floodplains and bushland with calls for stronger biodiversity protections.
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October 23, 2025
Parents’ phone use at Swan Active is drawing scrutiny
Swan Active parents and phone use during children’s swimming times have come under fire after a patron called out recent lapses in supervision.
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October 23, 2025
Forrestfield kid raises thousands for others
A Forrestfield student has raised over $5300 and is sending 214 parcels of essential supplies to remote Indigenous communities.
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October 23, 2025
Community pressures council over Dayton drainage
Residents are calling for urgent action on rising groundwater and flooding and for balance in urban development and the area’s environmental protection.
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October 23, 2025
Council election results 2025
Local government election results are in, with new and returning councillors elected to the Swan, Mundaring, Kalamunda, Bassendean, York, Chittering and Northam councils.
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October 23, 2025
Perth Hills accommodation awarded state tourism grant
Bickley Tree Stay owners receive a state government grant to expand their sustainable glamping site nestled in the hills to boost tourism in Kalamunda.
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October 23, 2025
Ground breaks on Brabham’s $8.5m community centre
Construction has begun on a new $8.5m Brabham District Community Centre, which will hold function halls, meeting rooms, and external areas, with completion anticipated for October 2026.
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October 23, 2025
Swan leathermaker wins big at Perth Royal Show
Swan View resident Pete King shares his experience after his excellence in leatherwork earned him the top award at the 2025 Perth Royal Show.
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October 23, 2025
Brice Wells memorial Kalamunda bird walk
Birdlife WA are hosting a free memorial walk event at Jorgensen Park on October 25 to honor the legacy of conservationist and Birdlife member Brice Wells.
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October 23, 2025
Geof Irvin named Kalamunda Freeman of the City
Kalamunda resident Geof Irvin has been helping youth in the city reach their potential regardless of handicaps for over four decades, earning the city’s recognition.
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