Federal Election 2019 – Durack
Brenden Hatton, United Australia Party
1. Why are you standing for election?
I have been frustrated by the lack of action for many years from the...
Autumn in the edible garden
Laura Blishen
Autumn is a fantastic time to get out and breathe new life into the veggie patch as the last of the summer crops...
Moora grower cuts the Mustard
Just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be any more diversity in our locally-grown produce – here’s a surprise addition to our regional bounty......
Mission to save the dark skies
‘Galaxy girl’ Carol Redford has embarked on a stellar mission to save the dark skies of the Wheatbelt from an invasion of artificial light!...
Have you visited one of Chittering’s Little Free Libraries?
In this electronic age, the future of the humble book is often debated, with many saying that their glory days are gone. Little Free...
100 issues of NVNews!
As the Northern Valleys News celebrates this landmark 100th issue and an eight-year journey uncovering hidden treasures of the region it seems fitting to...
Location, location, location!
An unparallelled location is the unique drawcard for the newly-launched Muchea Industrial Park in the Shire of Chittering. Planning for the 1,150ha land development,...
Wetlands and Brook system under threat in Gingin
Gingin Water Group
The State’s water regulator has warned Gingin Water Group and the Gingin Shire Council that landholders and the wider Gingin community need...
Local producers gain ‘Snail of Approval’
The Swan Valley and Eastern Regions Slow Food Convivium celebrated Terra Madre Day on 10 December with both purpose and panache. Hosted by member...
Top 10 fun summer activities in the Northern Valleys
In anticipation of the long, hot summer days that await us, here are some fantastically fun activities you can do, right here in the...
CRRA Orange Project delivers Chistmas cheer
The Chittering Residents and Ratepayers Association (CRRA) are looking for more volunteers to help them give back to the community through their Orange Project.
What...
Kid friendly shark spotted at Cervantes shark attracts kids!
The first weekend in December saw the opening of the new shark playground in Cervantes. Forty excited children enjoyed the rock climbing wall, netting...