The apprentice chefs visited The House of Honey in the Swan Valley to learn about the importance of bees and have hands-on encounters in the bee hives.
The increased land tax would have brought the city into line with other local governments and generated an estimated $1.5m extra per annum, according to Cr Dave Knight.
Disaster resilience a hot topic in the Perth Hills
Senator Linda Reynolds says it is important governments and stakeholders engage with the community to find solutions to improve connectivity and resilience in the Perth Hills.
The Nationals WA say a disaster recovery centre will help communities rebuild, recover and reconnect sooner and more effectively in the aftermath of a disaster.