LOCAL NEWS

March 12, 2026
Hills groups celebrate Harmony Week
Schools, libraries and community groups across the Perth Hills and Swan Valley take part in Harmony week celebrations promoting cultural diversity, inclusion and belonging.
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March 12, 2026
World renowned sculptor explores the Swan Valley
Internationally renowned Portuguese artist Artur Bordalo visits the Swan Valley to explore locations for a new sculpture trail celebrating wildlife, culture and tourism.
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March 12, 2026
St Stephens market day on again
St Stephens Anglican Church resumes its monthly market day in Forrestfield-Wattle Grove, welcoming visitors to browse stalls and raising funds to support local community programs.
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March 12, 2026
Parkerville artist honoured in WA Women’s Hall of Fame
Parkerville printmaker Sue Starcken is inducted into the WA Women’s Hall of Fame, recognising her contributions to the arts and decades of community-focused creative work.
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March 12, 2026
Time running out for Great Cocky Count
BirdLife Australia calls for volunteers to join the Great Cocky Count, helping monitor endangered black cockatoo populations across WA as scientists track ongoing declines.
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March 12, 2026
Fuel shortage putting farmers at risk: Hunter
Opposition agriculture spokesperson Lachlan Hunter warns diesel shortages in regional WA are threatening farm operations, raising production delays, supply chain and national food security concerns.
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March 12, 2026
Jubilee Reserve clubrooms refurbishments endorsed
The Town of Bassendean endorses plans to refurbish Jubilee Reserve clubrooms, upgrading facilities at Stan Moses Pavilion and supporting local sporting clubs and community use.
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March 12, 2026
Program aiming to curb harmful online influence
A new education program funded by the federal government aims to help young people recognise harmful online content and better understand consent, relationships and healthy sexuality.
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March 12, 2026
Irish spirit returns to Perth Hills for St Patrick’s Day
Pubs and venues across the Perth Hills prepare to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with live music, themed food and Irish-inspired events, including festivities at Masonmill.
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March 12, 2026
Hills pioneer family marks century since Sicilian migration
A Perth Hills family marks 100 years since Sicilian migrant Leone Conti arrives in Western Australia, celebrating his legacy and the generations that follow.
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