LOCAL NEWS

December 18, 2025
Peace memorial marks centenary at Midland railway workshops
Unveiled in 1925, the Pietro Porcelli-designed Midland railway workshops peace memorial honours 96 fallen employees from both world wars, standing as a century-old symbol of peace.
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December 18, 2025
Walliston Christmas fruit picking festival
Families can visit S&R Orchard this Christmas for a winter wonderland themed fruit picking experience with free animal farms and activities for children.
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December 18, 2025
Saint John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals: a decade of service
Celebrating 10 years, St John of God Midland Hospitals has delivered a decade of compassionate care welcoming 18,555 babies and training thousands of future medical professionals.
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December 18, 2025
North Stoneville SAT hearings conclude
The North Stoneville development state administrative tribunal appeal hearings have concluded with a decision expected to be handed down in early 2026.
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December 11, 2025
Resident calls for clarity on High Wycombe buffer history
High Wycombe residents are calling on the city to provide more historical information to understand whether the zoning near their homes is appropriate.
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December 11, 2025
Flooding and tree retention fears over Henley Brook development
The City of Swan have voted not to endorse a Henley Brook development plan after residents raised concerns over drainage and cockatoo habitat destruction.
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December 11, 2025
Bassendean conservation group gets $15k rivercare grant
Friends of Bindaring Wetland secured a DBCA grant for a 1.25-acre revegetation project in Bassendean, aiming to rapidly increase protective habitats for native fauna.
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December 11, 2025
Kalamunda unanimously supports business case for tree nursery bid
The City of Kalamunda unanimously supported a business case for a tree nursery in the city to improve access to trees and save on costs.
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December 11, 2025
Ruby’s reunification program supports young people
WA’s first youth homelessness diversion program helps to strengthen relationships and rebuild trust within the family unit.
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December 11, 2025
Protecting animals during a bushfire
Companion animal owners are urged to develop a plan for animal welfare to be prepared for potential bushfires or other emergencies, before summer conditions escalate.
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