LOCAL NEWS

March 12, 2026
Altone Comes Alive festival returns
The Altone Comes Alive festival will be a celebration of multicultural unity and feature performances from different community groups as well as offer carnival rides.
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March 12, 2026
MRS amendment progresses despite opposition
A Metropolitan Region Scheme amendment enabling future development in Bullsbrook progresses despite community opposition and concerns about flooding, environmental impacts and planning transparency.
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March 5, 2026
The Vines short course construction concerns
Construction has started on The Vines golf course despite strong opposition to the new short course from members and residents.
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March 5, 2026
Local governments closer to cat law reform
Councils across Swan, Mundaring, York, Bassendean and Kalamunda welcome a bill allowing local cat containment laws to better protect wildlife.
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March 5, 2026
Guildford museum building marks 100 years
Guildford’s Regent Theatre building turns 100 on March 9 and is home to Michael and Lara Buzza’s museum showcasing taxidermy and heritage.
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March 5, 2026
Music Mart stalwart retires after 50 years in the industry
Midland Music Mart employee and former owner Arthur Santoro retires after 50 years of serving the local music community.
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March 5, 2026
Year 11 art exhibition supports volunteer camp
Parkerville Steiner College students will host an art auction and sale at Bellevue Cottage on Saturday, March 14 featuring works from students and other talented local artists.
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March 5, 2026
Free concert celebrates all things Irish
A free lunchtime concert featuring Irish singer and entertainer Patrick O’Hooligan will be held on Thursday, March 12 at Midland Town Hall.
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March 5, 2026
Farm owner fined $22K over unsafe machinery
A Katrine farm owner was fined $22,000 after unsafe wool press controls were found following a 2022 incident.
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March 5, 2026
Improving outcomes for vulnerable youth
Parkerville Children and Youth Care CEO Kim Brooklyn says family violence drives trauma, calling for coordinated child-centred responses that combine safety with better housing support.
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