LOCAL NEWS

April 30, 2026
Bassendean to receive padel courts
The Town of Bassendean council has endorsed the establishment of a dedicated committee to help deliver padel courts at BIC (Bassendean Improvement Committee) Reserve.
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April 30, 2026
Funding boost for Northam events
At its April 22 ordinary council meeting, councillors approved a range of annual grants to support events across Northam, Wundowie and Bakers Hill.
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April 30, 2026
SBDC climate ready workshop at Caversham
The Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) is facilitating a series of ‘climate ready’ workshops with the first one to be held in Caversham.
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April 30, 2026
Guildford Post Office restoration under review
The Guildford PO is now the subject of a major restorative proposal to transform it into a modern restaurant and heritage space.
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April 30, 2026
Extra Midland hospital beds for winter
An additional 60 hospital beds will come online at St John of God Midland over the coming winter months with funding from the state Budget 2026-27.
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April 30, 2026
North Stoneville appeal reopening bid rejected
A last-minute bid by Satterley Property Group to reopen its North Stoneville appeal case has been rejected by the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT).
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April 23, 2026
Swan to inspect Ellenbrook skatepark safety
City of Swan says they will inspect the Ellenbrook skatepark following community calls and a petition for safety upgrades to the facility.
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April 23, 2026
Mundaring canopy program ceased for PSHB control
The Shire of Mundaring says their Urban Canopy Grant Program is no longer active and a state government approach is now in place instead.
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April 23, 2026
New Mundaring memorial policy
The Shire of Mundaring has passed a new policy setting a framework for approving applications for memorials of loved ones in public places.
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April 23, 2026
Gidgegannup volunteer recognised as community legend
A Gidgegannup volunteer firefighter has been named a local legend after eight years of devotion to keeping the hills community safe.
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