Nedlands could move to a more expensive on-demand model for bulk waste verge collections, which have been delayed. The delay followed a sharp rise in contractor costs, with the previous contractor seeking an increase the council called excessive and unjustifiable. Three submissions were received for on-demand loose verge collection, and a recommendation will go to council next week. Under the proposed system, the estimated annual cost to the city would rise to about $726,262, from about $490,494 last year. Officers say the pre-booked system would reduce illegal dumping.
Nedlands quilter Susan Sheath, who spent years as an engineer in the oil and gas industry, is presenting her first solo exhibition, Pieces, at Tresillian Arts Centre. Her bold, contemporary works are designed to be framed and hung like paintings rather than used as bedspreads. Sheath, who has quilted for 50 years, said her passion was reignited after retiring, and she has studied under American quilter Nancy Crow. She wants audiences to view quilting as fine art, and every piece in the show is for sale. The exhibition runs from October 23 to November 13.
A Mandurah man has undergone surgery that removed more than 50 per cent of an aggressive brain tumour. Alexander Carr is spending his 21st birthday in hospital, where he is recovering from the fourth neurosurgery of his treatment. His mother Sarah said the operation gave the family fresh hope and a plan. The family has raised more than $110,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to pay for a personalised cancer vaccine from a Canadian company, which is estimated to cost around $450,000. Alex has been approved to enter a neuro rehabilitation unit.
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Sixteen people from Western Australia have been named as nominees for the 2027 Australian of the Year Awards. Among them are Professor Michael Wear, an Indigenous marine environmentalist from Shark Bay, and Adam Desmond, an Indigenous community leader from Bellevue. Professor Wear leads large-scale marine restoration in Shark Bay, including a seagrass project with Murdoch University. Mr Desmond founded Binar, an Indigenous basketball association that now supports more than 2,500 children. The Western Australian recipients will be announced in Perth on October 30, 2026.
Sixteen people from Western Australia have been named as nominees for the 2027 Australian of the Year Awards. Among them are Professor Michael Wear, an Indigenous marine environmentalist from Shark Bay, and Adam Desmond, an Indigenous community leader from Bellevue. Professor Wear leads large-scale marine restoration in Shark Bay, including a seagrass project with Murdoch University. Mr Desmond founded Binar, an Indigenous basketball association that now supports more than 2,500 children. The Western Australian recipients will be announced in Perth on October 30, 2026.
Seven Perth councils will roll out 40km/h speed zones on local roads over three years, backed by $2.285 million in funding. The Perth Inner-City Group project will combine speed limit changes with community education and research. The rollout starts in Vincent, which introduced a 40km/h limit across its local roads between 2018 and 2023. Perth Inner-City Group spokesperson David MacLennan said a pedestrian or cyclist has a 60 per cent chance of surviving a crash at 40km/h, compared with 20 per cent at 50km/h. Funding comes from the State Government and the Federal Government.
A local dads group in Nedlands, NedsLads, will hold a billy cart race at Nedlands Primary School on November 22. Families will race custom carts on two courses, one running down the Viewway hill and another winding through the school grounds. Winners will be judged on speed and cart design. Organisers say the event brings fathers and father figures together with their children. Tickets for one adult and one child cost $50, with extra children $10 each, and funds go back into school events.
The Nedlands council rejected a request from developers to reduce their public art contribution for the $456 million Nedlands Reserve project. Under the updated local planning policy, projects over $2 million must include public artwork valued at 1% of the total development cost. Human Urban proposed a 0.75% contribution, citing rising costs and a precinct-wide approach. The council voted unanimously to uphold the 1% requirement, with Cr Rachel Kristensen emphasising the importance of public art for community amenity. The policy will be reviewed next April, and artwork costs for higher-value projects may receive leniency.
A six-storey apartment building has been approved for the former Hollywood Village site in Nedlands, Western Australia. The $44 million complex, part of the Nedlands Reserve redevelopment, will include 48 units and 102 carparking bays. The development is being undertaken by Human Urban, a spin-off from Hesperia Group, and is aimed primarily at retirees. The City of Nedlands' report supported the approval, citing the project's high-quality design and adequate parking.
A $4.49 million safety upgrade to Old Yanchep Road in Wanneroo is moving ahead after government funding was approved. The City of Wanneroo accepted the money last month, and work is expected to begin this financial year. Plans include widening and sealing the road shoulders and installing audible edge and centre lines. Between 2021 and 2025, 35 crashes were reported along the road, four of them causing hospitalisation. The city expects to finish the project across the 2026-27 and 2027-28 financial years.
A multi-vehicle collision on Stirling Highway in Nedlands, Perth, has left a woman in her 20s hospitalised. The crash, reported just after 6:50am, prompted emergency services to close the westbound lanes between Webster and Stanley Streets during peak-hour traffic. The injured woman was transported to Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Main Roads WA reopened the highway by 8:10am, restoring normal traffic flow. The incident occurred amid heavy rainfall across the metropolitan area, following recent warnings from Main Roads.
A heart attack occurs every 10 minutes in Australia, with one in four people showing no prior risk factors. Professor Gemma Figtree, a leading cardiologist, will discuss her research on early detection and treatment of heart disease in a free talk in Nedlands on November 11. The event, hosted by the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, will explore her work on identifying individuals at risk before a heart attack occurs.
A popular walking trail in Swanbourne will remain closed until March 2027 as the Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation (PCHF) develops adjacent parkland. The project, approved by the City of Nedlands, aims to transform 20 years of vacant land into a community space with pathways, gardens, and increased canopy. Funded by PCHF through donations, the $3.4 million project includes five years of maintenance. The new park will serve Sandcastles Children’s Hospice visitors and the wider community, with PCHF covering maintenance costs for 40 years.
Varsity, a Perth-based sports bar chain, will open its tenth Western Australian venue in Midland on October 30. The new location, housed in a heritage-listed building, will feature a large sports bar with 52 taps and 20 screens, including a wall of five mega screens. Additionally, it will house a 300sqm arcade precinct with 45 games and a prize shop. The chain, known for its experience-led hospitality, aims to create a venue where guests can spend an entire day or night. This expansion follows the 2025 launch of Varsity Whitfords, with existing locations in various Perth suburbs.
Perth beaches have reopened after being closed due to unsafe bacteria levels from a decomposing whale. The 13-metre humpback whale washed up at South City Beach, attracting large crowds and sharks. Recent tests showed E. coli levels were within acceptable limits, allowing the council to reopen City Beach and Floreat Beach. Swanbourne Beach remains closed, and sharks have been spotted along the coastline.
