Stories from our community
Whadjuk – Boya Ngura Shadow Arbour finished
The recently completed Wadjuk Boya Ngura Shadow Arbour tells a story of Wadjuk culture and life. Shadow makers which relay elements of Noongar culture within the City of Swan throughout history as well as in present day.
Heritage Houses of New Junction - 27 Junction Parade
Council has resolved to retain four New Junction buildings and their front setbacks.
Heritage Houses of New Junction - 26 Junction Parade
Council has resolved to retain four heritage New Junction buildings and their front setbacks.
Heritage Houses of New Junction – 22 Junction Parade
Council has resolved to retain four New Junction buildings and their front setbacks.
Whadjuk – Boya Ngura Shadow Arbour Installation Commences
Installation has commenced on the Wadjuk Boya Ngura Shadow Arbour, which tells a story of Wadjuk culture and life.
Irish Ceilidh a Success
Fridays at LoCale continue. The latest event, an Irish Ceilidh, was held on February 18. It was a lovely warm night, with a gentle breeze.
WHADJUK - BOYA NGURA SHADOW ARBOUR - Yoorn - Bobtail Goanna
Tiliqua rugosa is a short-tailed, slow-moving species of blue-tongued skink found in Australia. Three of the four recognised subspecies are found only in Western Australia, where they are known collectively by the common name bobtail.
WHADJUK - BOYA NGURA SHADOW ARBOUR
Warrine (aka. Warran, Ijjecka, Dtjokoh, Warrany) is an edible native yam, harvested during the Noongar season of Kambarang (Oct – Nov).
This Friday at Locale – Irish Ceilidh
Join the Galloping Foxleys and Trinity Studio of Irish Dance for a toe-tapping journey to Ireland through music, food and art at Midland’s outdoor event space LoCale. The whole family is welcome at this free event for an authentic taste of the Emerald Isle.
WHADJUK - BOYA NGURA SHADOW ARBOUR - Meeting Place
Midland has always been the gateway between the North and East with groups travelling through Wyalunga National Park that is also connected to Bells Rapids and beyond to Toodyay to the North East then on to places Like New Norcia, Mogumber and Moora.
Free WiFi comes to New Junction
With the completion of Weeip Park Stage 2, this initiative now comes to New Junction.
WHADJUK - BOYA NGURA SHADOW ARBOUR - Fishing for Jilgies
Jilgies, or Cherax quinquecarinatus, are a small freshwater crayfish endemic to the south-west corner of Australia. It is one of two species known as gilgie, or Jilgi, which is a seasonal food source for people of the region.
Fridays at LoCale – Island Vibrations
Friday 14 January was the first of the Friday at LoCale Summer series.
Hyper is returning in 2022
Hyper is returning in 2022 with two standalone events headlined by West Australian acts Stella Donnelly and Spacey Jane.
Council votes to retain four City owned heritage properties
At its meeting of 15 December 2021 Council resolved to amend the Midland Oval Redevelopment Master Plan to retain the following properties and their front setback
Explore Midland during the School Holidays
With school holidays only weeks away, now is a good time to start thinking about activities.
WHADJUK – BOYA NGURA SHADOW ARBOUR Takes Shape
Due for completion later this year, the Wadjuk Boya Ngura Shadow Arbour tells a story of Wadjuk culture and life.
Festival of Hope at Weeip Park
Saturday 27 November saw the Festival of Hope come to Midlands Weeip Park.
WHADJUK - BOYA NGURA SHADOW ARBOUR - Emus (Weitj, Wetj, or Waitj)
The emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is the second-largest living bird by height. It is endemic to Australia where it is the largest native bird.
WHADJUK - BOYA NGURA SHADOW ARBOUR - Echidna - nyingarn
Echidnas, sometimes known as spiny anteaters, are quill-covered monotremes (egg-laying mammals) belonging to the family Tachyglossidae. Echidnas and the platypus are the only living mammals that lay eggs. Echidnas live in Australia and New Guinea.