LOCAL NEWS

August 7, 2025
Shire of Mundaring 3.5% rate hike
The Shire of Mundaring has adopted its new budget which will increase rates by 3.5 per cent to support plans to invest in capital projects.
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August 7, 2025
Nine-thousand new trees and plants in Swan
Heavy rain conditions last Sunday didn’t stop hundreds of volunteers from coming out to help Trillion Trees with their annual winter planting days.
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August 7, 2025
Swan dog run petition gains traction
Calls for a dog exercise park at Swan View is growing with an online petition welcoming signatures from the community to support the proposal.
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August 7, 2025
Mixture of nerves and excitement from students
Sacred Heart Principal says students are nervous but excited for their One Big Voice performance at the end of the month.
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August 7, 2025
Midland gave me love for footy: Michael Walters
Former Freo player Michael Walters reminisces on how Midland made him love football and what common trait he thinks players from the area share.
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July 31, 2025
WA program for trees lost to PSHB
The state government is now offering landowners rebates of up to $150 per tree for residents planting new trees due to PSHB-related tree removal.
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July 31, 2025
Kalamunda tree canopy concerns remain
Tree canopy advocates are disappointed the draft Kalamunda policy no longer prioritises preserving tree canopy and mature trees.
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July 31, 2025
Home salon refused by Bassendean council
A Bassendean mobile salon business is not permitted to operate from home with the officer’s report citing disruptions to the neighbours’ amenity.
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July 31, 2025
Plastic bags litter Lloyd Street
The City of Swan and Main Roads were unable to explain the cause of the plastic bags littered across Lloyd Street on Tuesday morning.
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July 31, 2025
Chittering to rejoin AROC
The Shire of Chittering has voted to rejoin the Avon Regional Organisation of Councils, as its needs now exceed the Northern Growth Alliance’s scope.
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