LOCAL NEWS

November 5, 2026
Shire of Northam appoints temporary chief executive
The Shire of Northam council has appointed Tim Clinch as temporary chief executive officer following the departure of former chief executive Debbie Terelinck in August.
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November 5, 2026
Have you seen a frog around lately?
Residents are being encouraged to identify and report frogs in their neighbourhoods as part of a citizen science initiative.
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November 5, 2026
Alcoa conditions not enough, conservation groups claim
Conservation groups claim the new state government conditions imposed on mining company Alcoa do not go far enough to protect Western Australia’s drinking water and climate.
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November 5, 2026
Northam solar farm extension sought
The Shire of Northam has received an application to extend an existing solar farm located in Muluckine.
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November 5, 2026
Data centre rally next week
Following a rally in October, residents will continue their opposition to CDC’s proposed data centre on Bushmead Road.
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November 5, 2026
Colour me wonder at MJAC
A Midland Junction Arts Centre exhibition will celebrate the playful and colourful ways stories are told through childhood discovery.
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November 5, 2026
Swan Community Lanterns Festival
Ballajura will celebrate cultural heritage, friendship and belonging with the first Swan Community Lanterns Festival of its kind.
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October 29, 2026
Swan Aboriginal patient accommodation plans
Swan Valley Planning Scheme Amendment 16 seeks to rezone priority agriculture land to special use to facilitate an accommodation project.
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October 29, 2026
Chittering council backs opposition to Gonneville
The Shire of Chittering unanimously voted to formally oppose the proposed Gonneville Pro-ject's infrastructure and transport corridors.
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October 29, 2026
CDC and Perth Airport present in Woodbridge
The Woodbridge community met with Perth Airport and CDC staff to discuss their concerns about a third runway extension and a new data centre proposal.
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