Swan Valley rates proposal draws scrutiny

Swan Valley residents are fighting a controversial City of Swan rate plan that could reclassify their homes from rural to residential, significantly raising rates.

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Resident calls for clarity on High Wycombe buffer history

High Wycombe residents are calling on the city to provide more historical information to understand whether the zoning near their homes is appropriate.

Flooding and tree retention fears over Henley Brook development

The City of Swan have voted not to endorse a Henley Brook development plan after residents raised concerns over drainage and cockatoo habitat destruction.

Bassendean conservation group gets $15k rivercare grant

Friends of Bindaring Wetland secured a DBCA grant for a 1.25-acre revegetation project in Bassendean, aiming to rapidly increase protective habitats for native fauna.

Kalamunda unanimously supports business case for tree nursery bid

The City of Kalamunda unanimously supported a business case for a tree nursery in the city to improve access to trees and save on costs.

Sport

Forrestfield swim club awarded swimming club of the year

The Guildford and Kalamunda Districts Swimming Club celebrated winning the swimming club of the year award 2025 last month, recognising its six decades of community presence.

Real Estate

A Greenmount home with a history

This Greenmount block has a sprawling yard and a house on it filled with heritage character, offering a gateway to a Perth Hills lifestyle.548 Great Eastern Highway, Greenmount

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