Anita McInnes, Yanchep News Online

Comment is open on the proposed demolition of the former Two Rocks Tavern bottle shop and caretaker’s dwelling at 20 Enterprise Ave. A development application submitted to the City of Wanneroo proposes the demolition of the former bottle shop and caretaker’s dwelling associated with the Two Rocks Tavern (Tavern on the Rocks) site.

Miffy, one of the new koalas homed at Yanchep National Park, has given birth, with footage of the mother and her joey released by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions this week.

The Spot and Capricorn beach north of Yanchep Lagoon have BEN signs but not shark monitoring network receivers so funding to support Surfing WA shark hazard mitigation initiatives will no doubt be welcomed ... Surfing WA chief executive officer Mark Lane said the funding was a major step forward for ocean safety in WA.

Earlier this year when reports about the disappearance of magpies started to surface it got me thinking about one of my own experiences with the Australian bird. In the 1990s a group of magpies made up of about a dozen or more birds of varying ages were frequent visitors to my Yanchep property.

Have you noticed any sick magpies in the northern suburbs in the City of Wanneroo or the Shire of Gingin or have the magpies in your area just disappeared? Wildlife centres record spike in bird paralysis disease (Echo News, March 13) reported on a Perth Hills resident who took two sick magpies to her vet and was told about a spike in a paralysis disease they called black-and-white bird disease.

The April 2025 Yanchep Central – commercial development transport impact assessment prepared for FRP Capital says the proposed development on the western side of Kakadu Rd and north of Morwell St will include a fastfood outlet, showrooms and a gym along with two medical centres and an automotive unit.

With polling booths in WA closed for just more than 2 hours the federal election has already been called with Anthony Albanese’s government to be returned.

Yanchep author Calum Greenall, who writes children’s picture books will be at Perth Upmarket next Sunday with signed copies of his books ... His already published books include Sam’s Stormy Night and Barry’s Broken Dam – they’re part of a series of four that go together.

Pearce MHR Tracey Roberts has released a statement about her health saying she was recently diagnosed with multiple systems atrophy ... Mrs Roberts, who was elected to the House of Representatives in 2022, said with medical advice and the support of family, friends and the community of Pearce she was committed to standing for re-election.

A free app designed to make boating safer and more convenient for everyone will soon undergo a public trial in selected areas including Two Rocks and Whitfords. Marine Rescue Two Rocks is holding an open day including a sausage sizzle on Sunday, February 23 where people can learn more about the app and setting it up.