Shire of Mundaring

Jackson Phillips has just been named 2026 WA Young Person of the Year.
October 8, 2026
Jackson awarded 2026 WA Young Person of the Year
Middle Swan’s Jackson Phillips has been named WA Young Person of the Year for his leadership and work supporting young people through tennis.
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October 8, 2026
Hour of Power education and media focus
Swan Chamber’s next Hour of Power event in Midland will feature speakers from education and media discussing leadership, work and personal wellbeing.
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Now is the time to prepare your garden for summer.
October 8, 2026
‘Slip, Slop, Slap’ your garden before summer
Water Corporation is encouraging residents to prepare gardens for a dry summer by improving soil, checking sprinklers and following watering rosters. Caption: Now is the time to prepare your garden for summer.
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October 8, 2026
Perfect time for planned burning
DFES is urging Hills residents to prepare for bushfire season through safe planned burns, clearing vegetation and maintaining firewise gardens.
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Little Acre’s natural swimming pond.
October 8, 2026
Five open gardens in Darlington
Five Darlington gardens will open to visitors on October 11, offering garden tours and supporting the local community garden.
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October 8, 2026
Tender released for Glen Forrest kindy and pre-primary facilities
A tender has been released for an $11.9 million kindergarten and pre-primary block at Glen Forrest Primary School, with four classrooms planned.
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October 8, 2026
Mundaring to tackle overdue pool inspections
The Shire of Mundaring is working to reduce overdue swimming pool inspections after a report identified 86 pools and spas awaiting checks.
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October 8, 2026
WALGA commends WA tree recovery program in fight against polyphagous shot-hole borer
WA councils will receive further funding to replace trees lost to the shot-hole borer, with more than 10,000 new trees planned.
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A fine example of late 1800s Irish lace.
October 8, 2026
Step back in the threads of time at Guildford
A Guildford Historical Society exhibition will showcase historic clothing, lace, textiles and photographs, exploring the people and stories of Guildford’s past. Caption: A fine example of late 1800s Irish lace.
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October 8, 2026
BNAA seeks pause on Robinson Grove plan
Bibbul Ngarma Aboriginal Association wants the Robinson Grove structure plan paused until questions about Helena River foreshore restoration, public access and long-term management are resolved.
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