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April 2, 2026
El Caballo Blanco gets new lease of life
Perth entrepreneur Paul Hanna plans to revive Wundowie’s El Caballo Blanco, keeping its Spanish theme and planning for a hydroponics related innovation hub showcasing hemp products.
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April 2, 2026
Childcare site sale scrapped after buyer withdraws
Bassendean stopped the Wind in the Willows site sale after community backlash and the buyer’s withdrawal prompting council to explore future alternatives.
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April 2, 2026
Kalamunda supports Wattle Grove South rezoning
Kalamunda council voted 6-1 to support the Wattle Grove South structure plan, despite long-running community opposition and environmental concerns over urbanisation.
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April 2, 2026
Kalamunda moves to regulate AI
Kalamunda is drafting an AI policy to automate certain processes, aiming to retain the element of human oversight and prohibit the use of sensitive or confidential information.
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April 2, 2026
New train driver seats to be fitted in Bellevue
Driver seats across the C-series fleet will be replaced in Bellevue following complaints from rail staff detailing discomfort while working.
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April 2, 2026
Bibbulmun water tanks reinstated 
Water tanks stolen from Helena and Waalegh campsites have been replaced and refilled as investigations continue.
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April 2, 2026
Kalamunda Primary School seeks support for bus shelter
Kalamunda Primary School’s P&C is fundraising for a bus shelter to protect students and families exposed during wet and hot pick-up times.
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April 2, 2026
Community disappointed by Wattle Grove South decision
Wattle Grove South residents say Kalamunda’s support for the structure plan ignored strong opposition and unresolved government agency concerns.
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April 2, 2026
New Chittering shire president elected following resignation
Councillor David Dewar has been appointed Shire of Chittering president following Mark Campbell’s resignation, with councillor Mary Angus elected deputy.
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April 2, 2026
MJAC receives $69K Lotterywest grant
Midland Junction Arts Centre will use a $69,000 Lotterywest grant for access, security and foyer upgrades plus a new community Digital CoLab hub.
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