Stories from our community
New Junction flythrough with Swan Valley Fresh and Vertical Village
The New Junction virtual fly through has been updated to include the proposed redevelopment of Swan Valley Fresh on the corner of Morrison Drive and Keane Street, and the proposed lifestyle over 45s vertical village on Junction Parade, opposite the Catalyst building.
New Junction Score Board looks to the Future
To assist people walking and driving around New Junction, the old scoreboard on Junction Parade has recently been sign written to list upcoing events.
2025 Midland NAIDOC a Success
The free annual community event in celebration of NAIDOC was held at Weeip Park on Tuesday 7 October.
Scoreboard Update
Council at it’s meeting on 9th July 2025 further considered options for the scoreboard, including retaining in its current location (on a proposed development site) or relocating to the proposed Residential Park.
New Junction bears fruit – and vegetables
The Museum of Perth have been steadily restoring the heritage buildings at 43 and 45 Sayer St, and implementing a Work for the Dole program.
Council approves sale of land for a vertical retirement village
At the meeting of 11 June 2025 Council approved an 18 month option for the purchase of lot 811.
Future for the historic Midland Oval Scoreboard
Future for the historic Midland Oval Scoreboard
QR codes assist interpretation at New Junction
QR codes assist interpretation at New Junction
The first group of QR codes has been installed at New Junction.
New Junction Annual Report 2023-24
Council at its meeting of 09 April 2025 received the Annual report for the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.
A great time Under The Sea
A great time Under The Sea
Friday 24 January was the first of this years Friday at LoCale series.
Forge Article -midland is your next investment
Forge has featured Midland - prosperity, opportunity, growth – perception is changing around Midland.
Investment Focus – Midland Updated
At a recent business breakfast hosted by the City of Swan, the updated Investment Focus booklets for the key areas of the City of Swan were released.
123 Years of New Junction Giveaway
123 Years of New Junction Giveaway
To celebrate this, there are five junior basketballs and footballs to be won at each of the City of Swan’s libraries.
New Junction precinct turns 123 years old
New Junction precinct turns 123 years old
October 21, 1901 saw the Midland Oval and Recreation Reserve – now New Junction - officially opened by His Worship The Mayor of Midland Junction, Dr William Elgee, with a commemorative tree planting ceremony and day of sports activities on the Oval.
Aboriginal place name mapping portal launched
Unveiled at the Midland NAIDOC event on Tuesday and delivered in collaboration with Landgate, the City is proud to support the launch of a new Aboriginal place names mapping portal as part of the Place Names Maali project.
NAIDOC 2024
NAIDOC 2024 celebrations at Weeip Park and LoCale for another fun filled and entertaining day.
Midland in the ten Perth suburbs named on Rising Stars 2024 report by Canstar and Hotspotting
Midland in the ten Perth suburbs named on Rising Stars 2024 report by Canstar and Hotspotting
Explore Midland during the School Holidays
With these school holidays now in full swing and looking for ideas of activities to do with the kids, two play trails are available to explore around the Midland area.