LOCAL NEWS

August 7, 2025
WALGA slams rating decision
WALGA is concerned the state government wants to change the law allowing local governments to charge rates on miscellaneous mining leases, defying a Supreme Court decision.
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August 7, 2025
Mundaring residents question bushfire funds
Mundaring residents are calling on state and federal governments to fund firefighting aircrafts permanently stationed near the hills to keep the area safe.
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August 7, 2025
Kiara firey returns from Canadian deployment
A Kiara fire station officer has returned from battling in one of Canada’s worst wildfire seasons with renewed appreciation for Australia’s firefighting competence.
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August 7, 2025
Third-generation hills boy to renominate
Mundaring councillor Luke Ellery plans to run for council for another term and shares the memories of Mundaring that guide his approach to local government.
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August 7, 2025
Shire of Mundaring 3.5% rate hike
The Shire of Mundaring has adopted its new budget which will increase rates by 3.5 per cent to support plans to invest in capital projects.
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August 7, 2025
Nine-thousand new trees and plants in Swan
Heavy rain conditions last Sunday didn’t stop hundreds of volunteers from coming out to help Trillion Trees with their annual winter planting days.
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August 7, 2025
Swan dog run petition gains traction
Calls for a dog exercise park at Swan View is growing with an online petition welcoming signatures from the community to support the proposal.
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August 7, 2025
Mixture of nerves and excitement from students
Sacred Heart Principal says students are nervous but excited for their One Big Voice performance at the end of the month.
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August 7, 2025
Midland gave me love for footy: Michael Walters
Former Freo player Michael Walters reminisces on how Midland made him love football and what common trait he thinks players from the area share.
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July 31, 2025
WA program for trees lost to PSHB
The state government is now offering landowners rebates of up to $150 per tree for residents planting new trees due to PSHB-related tree removal.
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