LOCAL NEWS

February 26, 2026
New permaculture program helping local gardens thrive
West Swan not-for-profit organisation GFS Perth has launched a permaculture program beginning at Swan View community garden to support local sustainability.
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February 26, 2026
Riders gear up for Avon Valley’s Black Dog Ride
Motorcyclists will depart Kalamunda Agricultural Hall for the Avon Valley Black Dog Ride to raise awareness of suicide prevention.
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February 26, 2026
Swan $5K illegal dumping fine
A man was fined more than $9000 after being convicted of dumping rubbish and abandoning shopping trolleys in South Guildford.
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February 26, 2026
Helena Valley driver continues years of fundraising for Variety WA charity
Helena Valley resident Jeff Galloway is preparing for another Variety WA cruise after more than 30 years of fundraising exceeding $1 million.
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February 26, 2026
Light installation draws visitors to Woodbridge Riverside Park
An immersive light and sound installation at Woodbridge Riverside Park proved to be a popular attraction for families as part of the Perth Festival program.
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February 26, 2026
Council adopts trolley fee waiver
Small Swan retailers are set to receive trolley fee waivers after council voted to continue enforcement against major chains instead.
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February 26, 2026
All aboard the Midland line
Midland’s new Metronet station officially opened with thousands attending the opening day and celebrating the arrival of the long-awaited infrastructure project’s completion.
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February 26, 2026
Swan biodiversity plan approved with conditions
Residents questioned City of Swan’s dragging biodiversity commitments that seemed to overlook elements of fauna and tree protection before council adopted the action plan with conditions.
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February 26, 2026
Firefighters continue push for better work conditions
WA firefighters have escalated union action and fronted Parliament House to demonstrate as staffing shortages and pay disputes with the state governmnet continue.
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February 19, 2026
Hatch Court precinct road access to be reviewed
The City of Kalamunda will look to make changes to draft LPP35's Hatch Court precinct after residents opposed a Kalamunda Road exit.
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