LOCAL NEWS

February 5, 2026
Mundaring recognises heroes at citizenship awards
The Shire of Mundaring honoured community heroes on Australia Day with an awards ceremony which celebrated acts of service and contributions to inclusion and sustainability.
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February 5, 2026
Camp Hero helping our eastern suburbs teens
Camp Hero youth leadership camp equips emerging leaders with the skills and confidence to not only look after themselves but their mates as well.
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February 5, 2026
Ellenbrook Community Centre opens its doors
The new $9 million community centre is set to become the community heart, servicing not just Ellenbrook but also its neighbouring suburbs.
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February 5, 2026
Brown Park lights shine on
Brown Park's new LED floodlights have been completed and will enable evening training and matches for Swan View cricketers and footballers.
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February 5, 2026
Midland families struggling to cover back-to-school costs 
The Vinnies Emergency Relief call centre has experienced a spike in calls during the back-to-school period, with Midland one of the places of highest demand.
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February 5, 2026
Mundaring GP Super Clinic to operate urgent care clinic
Renovations are underway for a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic attached to Mundaring super clinic, aiming to deliver fully bulk billed medical services to Bullwinkel residents.
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February 5, 2026
Hazelmere lot applications approved by DAP
Community petition with more than 1200 signatures fails to stop Hazelmere industrial depot development despite residents raising traffic safety concerns for children and elderly nearby.
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January 29, 2026
Partial Midland line closure to make way for new station
Midland Line will partially close for 31 days to complete the new station and is set to reopen on February 22 with a free community celebration with activities and a sausage sizzle.
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January 29, 2026
Bullsbrook residents call for action on power outages
Bullsbrook residents are voicing concerns that power outages are doing damage to community businesses and the health of vulnerable groups and calling on authorities to act.
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January 29, 2026
New studios a local boon or a big name exclusive?
The Perth Film studios are complete, but the question remains whether the studios are for international directors or a new tool for local creators as well.
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