LOCAL NEWS

April 2, 2026
EVs come into their own in fuel crisis
Bassendean EV owner Steve Gill says the fuel crisis has illustrated how electric vehicles can provide savings especially with solar charging at home.
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April 2, 2026
Parkerville Gala raises $400k for trauma-informed school
Parkerville Children and Youth Care’s gala raised more than $400,000 to support its new trauma-informed specialist school in the Perth Hills.
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April 2, 2026
Swan Valley flooding issues need govt intervention says Spagnolo
Anthony Spagnolo has written to the Premier for government intervention in Swan Valley floodings due to development impacts.
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April 2, 2026
Successful vintage car swap meet in Toodyay
More than 2000 people attended the Avon Valley Vintage Vehicle Association swap meet in Toodyay, with sellers, displays and clubs represented.
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April 2, 2026
John Ned Kelly’s RE: Born unveils a powerful new direction
Midland's Birli Gallery will be exhibiting works from artist John Ned Kelly celebrating the natural architecture of trees.
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April 2, 2026
Swan Valley easter egg hunt
The Swan Valley's Nikola Estate is hosting a free Easter egg hunt and is inviting families to enjoy the complementary theme rides and a day in the open.
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April 2, 2026
FORM stands by engagement process
FORM defends its Swan Valley sculpture trail consultation, but local artists said engagement came too late to meaningfully influence major project decisions being considered.
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March 26, 2026
City of Swan extends data centre consultation time
The City of Swan will extend the public submissions deadline to March 30 for a proposed Hazelmere AI data centre, following widespread community opposition.
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March 26, 2026
Kalamunda community opposes public park event
Kalamunda residents oppose proposed park event, warning it threatens endangered cockatoos, urging environmental review and council reconsideration.
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March 26, 2026
Swan Valley artists upset by sculpture project handling
Swan Valley artists criticise sculpture project handling, saying local creatives were overlooked in favour of international artist, raising concerns about consultation.
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