Stories from our community
Community invited to paint a new mural
City of Swan is inviting community members to help paint a mural at Weeip Park, our newest open space within the New Junction precinct.
Explore the hidden details of Weeip Park Stage One
Discover the subtle design features of Weeip Park Stage 1 which honour Midland's rich history and the people who've called it home over the years.
What is in a Street Name - Morrison Road
New Junction is boundered by Morrison Road to the North. So where does the name come from?
Dog Socialisation School
The four-week dog socialisation school will help your dog develop their natural social instincts, covering handling skills, impulse control walk and sit exercises and more.
Celebrating a major milestone for New Junction development
The City of Swan has finished stage one construction of New Junction's major public open space, Weeip Park, marking a major milestone for the transformational development in Midland's CBD and representing decades of planning.
Junction Parade Opens
The fences have come down and we can now drive along Junction Parade.
New mural to showcase the voices of young people
Young people across the City of Swan are invited to take part in a collaborative mural project at Weeip Park, the newest open space within the New Junction precinct.
Sneak peak of Weeip Park
We're excited to open the first stage of New Junction's most prominent public open space, Weeip Park.
First Development on New Junction a catalyst for Midland's future
The first building in the City of Swan's New Junction precinct was officially opened on August 28, 2020 marking a major milestone for the transformational development in Midland's CBD.
What's in a name - the story of Weeip and remembering his legacy
An opportunity to remember Swan leader Yoolin Weeip and continuing to celebrate culture and country with the Boya Ngura people.
Have your say about design in Midland
The City of Swan’s latest draft design guidelines are open for consultation from May 9 – 31, 2020
Weeip Park is Founded
The City of Swan Council agreed unanimously to the new name, Weeip Park for the key public open space in the New Junction precinct.
The Stefanelli Legacy
You may have heard about the Stefanelli family’s $1 million contribution to the New Junction development. We sat down with Giovanni, the head of the family, to talk about his life, what Midland means to him, and the importance of giving to others.
De Mol means business
We met with Steve De Mol to hear his recollections of development in Midland and his vision for the future. Steve has lived in the City of Swan for 48 years. This is the place where he got his start and made his name.
Weekend Vibes at Locale’s Friday Night Bites
There was a great turnout at the first Friday Night Bites event, part of the City of Swan’s Weekend Vibes at Locale summertime series.
New Junction Public Open Space Stage 2 Consultation
Stage 2 community consultation will be open from Thursday, August 15 to Thursday, September 5 2019.
Award winning oval design
The City of Swan won four awards at the Public Health Advocacy Institute of Western Australia (PHAIWA) 2019 Local Government Policy Awards on Thursday, 8 August 2019.
Hanging out at Midland Park
This week we hit another New Junction milestone when we started construction of the youth hangout zone at Midland Park. This vibrant space will give our teenagers a place to own and belong.