Shire of Mundaring

May 28, 2026
Trees felled on Alexander Drive were approved: Swan
Developers say tree removals on Alexander Drive are approved and necessary, despite resident backlash over habitat loss and environmental concerns.
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May 21, 2026
Swan planning review committee formed
City of Swan has established a planning review committee and allocated $50,000 towards an independent review following community concerns over planning decision-making processes.
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May 21, 2026
Mature trees destroyed on Alexander Drive
Ballajura resident Viola Marrapodi says trees were destroyed on last Thursday morning with the lone tree that was saved that day lying in pieces along Alexander Drive now.
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May 21, 2026
Spagnolo Midland Hospital expansion delay claims are rejected by Lawrence
Midland Hospital expansion funding and delivery delay claims by MLC Anthony Spagnolo have been rejected by Hasluck MP Tania Lawrence.
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May 21, 2026
Midland in high demand for emergency support 
Midland recorded Western Australia’s second-highest demand for Vinnies emergency relief, with rising requests for food, petrol, blankets and support amid cost-of-living pressures.
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May 21, 2026
Nannas for Native Forests to open in Kalamunda
A new Kalamunda branch of Nannas for Native Forests hopes to grow environmental advocacy and community education focused on protecting Perth Hills ecosystems.
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May 21, 2026
Mundaring Firefighters Schoolmarks 30 years of volunteer training
Volunteers, DFES and the Shire of Mundaring celebrated 30 years of the Mundaring Firefighters School, which has trained more than 9000 emergency responders statewide.
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May 21, 2026
Swan View educator nominated for youth award
Swan View online safety educator Paris McNeil has been nominated for a 2026 7NEWS Young Achiever Award recognising her statewide digital safety advocacy work.
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May 21, 2026
Glen Brook elevated walkway opens
John Forrest National Park’s new elevated Glen Brook walkway is now open, offering visitors sweeping views while broader rejuvenation works continue across the park.
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May 21, 2026
Hazelmere data centre application withdrawn
Community opposition and almost 1900 submissions preceded GreenSquareDC withdrawing its controversial Hazelmere data centre proposal near the Helena River and Waldorf School.
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