LOCAL NEWS

November 27, 2025
Midland TAFE gets $3.3m for renewables facility
$3.3 million of funding has been allocated for a renewables training hub at North Metropolitan TAFE’s Midland campus.
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November 27, 2025
Ballajura artist takes out Lester Prize People’s Choice Award 
Ballajura artist Jessica Logan secured the Lester Prize People’s Choice Award for ‘Half Time,’ an evocative portrait challenging perception of motherhood and athletics.
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November 27, 2025
Day in the Forrest celebrates 10 years of music
Day in the Forrest music festival, now in its tenth year, promises a day of food, family-friendly fun, and music from emerging and established Western Australian artists.
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November 27, 2025
New facilities at St Brigid’s Primary School
Middle Swan’s St Brigid’s Primary School has received a $178,155 federal injection to expand their facility for Year 1 students and upgrade the playground.
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November 20, 2025
Mundaring votes to recommend SP 82 refusal
The Shire of Mundaring have voted to recommend the WA planning commission refuse structure plan 82 due to negative effects on amenity, environment, traffic, and bushfire safety.
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November 20, 2025
Residents start Brooking Road extension petition
Stoneville and Parkerville residents have launched a petition demanding a ratepayers’ meeting with the Shire of Mundaring over the design and impact of the Brooking Road extension.
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November 20, 2025
Green waste restrictions in effect across metro area
New quarantine zones have put further restrictions on the transportation of green waste between the Midland area and the Perth Hills to prevent the spread of shot-hole borer.
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November 20, 2025
New Midland station on track to open in February
The Metronet Midland train station is scheduled to open at the end of February next year with a 31-day partial shutdown in the lead-up.
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November 20, 2025
Western Power prepared for summer season
Western Power says year-round billion-dollar maintenance and mitigation works are boosting network resilience ahead of the incoming summer heat.
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November 20, 2025
Spagnolo accuses Minister of denying opposition Midland Fire Station access
Guildford-based MLC Anthony Spagnolo shared his concerns in parliament, speaking on complications and denials while arranging a visit of Midland fire station ahead of bushfire season.
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