Shire of Mundaring

April 23, 2026
Youth photograph comp
Children and entrants under 18 are invited to take part in a photography competition as a celebration of Youth Week.
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April 23, 2026
Quarantine area declared to stop Qfly
A quarantine area has been newly declared to stop the qfly from spreading and Swan and Kalamunda have been enveloped in the quarantine’s orange zone.
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April 23, 2026
New Midland women's refuge opens
The state government has committed $3.7 million for new Indigo Junction facilities in Midland helping women and children escaping domestic violence and healing.
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April 23, 2026
New exhibition celebrates Mundaring’s past
The Mundaring District Museum unveils a new exhibition celebrating local history, inviting visitors to explore the shire’s past and contribute their own stories.
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April 23, 2026
Swan rally opposes Hazelmere data centre
Residents rallied outside the City of Swan's administration centre and marched to the town hall in protest of a proposed AI data centre in Hazelmere.
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April 16, 2026
Gidge family fruit business fights for survival
Gidgegannup’s Macri’s Fruit Shed says a two-year planning battle and costly rule changes have left the family business facing closure despite strong community support locally.
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April 16, 2026
Dropping into danger at Ellenbrook skatepark
Ellenbrook skaters are backing a petition for urgent repairs and upgrades, saying cracked concrete, damaged coping and slippery surfaces are creating safety risks for riders.
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April 16, 2026
Kalamunda seeking $5m for major road upgrades
Kalamunda is seeking more than $5 million in external funding for major road upgrades aimed at improving safety, easing congestion and boosting traffic flow in the area.
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April 16, 2026
New Midland social housing apartments
Midland has gained 16 new social housing apartments with the state saying the Ferguson Street development will provide accessible homes near essential services for residents.
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April 16, 2026
Bassendean RSL site proposal progresses
Bassendean’s vacant Guildford Road RSL site could be redeveloped for veteran housing and new clubrooms, with the town and RSL WA progressing discussions on future options.
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