A star-studded audience walked the red carpet at the black-tie opening night of the Roleystone Theatre last Friday.Those lucky enough to receive a golden...

Oakford’s Morgan Byas has officially thrown his hat in the ring for the seat of Darling Range.The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale councillor was confirmed...

There was a touch of poetic synchronicity at play in Mundijong last Thursday when around 100 people gathered to celebrate 100 years of the...

For the first time in WA, people with a vision impairment will have the chance to play AFL and soccer as a member of...

Two young guns in the local baseball scene will head to Sydney in June to represent WA in the 2024 Australian Little League Championships.In...

As the countdown to the opening of the Armadale Arts Festival ticks on, the Classic Sounds Orchestra has been industriously working on three different...

The Kelmscott League team continued their great form over the weekend with another convincing win, pouncing on the Baldivis Brumbies.The weekend’s 95-point victory makes...

What’s a school day without colour?That’s the question the South Thornlie Primary School community were asking after they held their first ever colour run...

When the Gosnells Robotics Clubs needed purpose-built tables, the Gosnells Woodturners Association didn’t hesitate to lend a hand.The Gosnells Robotics Club initiative, led by...

It’s our national story, a story about being there for others when they need help, no matter who they are or where they are.That’s...

Half of Jarrahdale turned up at the tavern on Sunday to thank local bushfire brigade volunteers after “the season from hell”.Jarrahdale Volunteer Bush Fire...

A war of words has erupted between the City of Canning and Riverton MP Dr Jagadish Krishnan over a notorious local crash hot spot.The...

The SJ Shire will rush the rollout of pre-booked bulk waste collections to pacify irate residents and stem the tide of illegal dumping.For the...

Local ultramarathon athlete Sacha Dowell has taken on a challenge of a different kind.On Saturday she spent the night cramped inside a cage as...

Councillor Morgan Byas has won the battle for increasing transparency in council business. But he hasn’t yet won the war.In December the Shire of...

Ryan Grant is living proof that trying something new can have incredible results.The 16-year-old Canning Vale resident has made his mum and the Coogee...

The fate of the City of Armadale Christmas Parade will be decided next week.The city’s officers made a case to kill off the parade...

A Southern River resident said she was sickened when she saw a 30-metre-high Rose Gum in shreds lying beside the road in her street...

Around 300 people from all corners of Perth flocked to St Mary in the Valley on Saturday for the Kelmscott church’s 150th anniversary.Visitors filled...

A trio of Bongers trekked to Geelong to compete in the Australian Tetrathlon and Laser Run Championships at the weekend.It was the first time...

Church and businesses robbed A stolen white Nissan Navara has been used to break into and steal from a number of local businesses over the...

Kelmscott Colts took to the big oval at John Dunn in their first home game of the season against Rossmoyne on Saturday.The visitors jumped...

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale will launch a new community history awards initiative this month which aims to celebrate the area’s rich history.Shire President...

Local principals are currently working out how to keep schools open when teachers go on strike next Tuesday.The State School Teachers’ Union of WA...

The Armadale RSL Sub-Branch will be hosting a Community ANZAC Day Dawn Service on Thursday 25 April commencing at 5:45am sharp.The Armadale Police Rangers...

An application for Probate or an application for Letters of Administration are both applications where a person asks the Supreme Court for the authority...

The City of Canning will commemorate those who have served, and continue to serve our nation, at the annual ANZAC Day march and service...

An independent financial literacy charity is calling for an overhaul of the delivery of financial literacy in schools, with girls slipping through the cracks...

Last weekend's tragedy at Bondi Junction where six precious lives were lost, has left me, along with countless others, in a state of profound...

Local rockers The Southern River Band are on the brink of living the dream.The Thornlie-based hard rock outfit is receiving radio airplay with their...

An intersection in Byford has become infamous for recording serious crashes – so much so that locals need not speak its name, and simply...

The Monday after a bushfire raged through quiet, leafy Bedfordale last month, the neighbourhood turned out in force to express their heartfelt gratitude to...

There was an era within living memory, when being the owner of a timepiece, artfully engraved with a personalised message, was a mark of...

A huge cast of actors are rehearsing their lines in preparation for one of Jarrahdale’s most anticipated events.The Jarrahdale Ghost Walk is on again...

The Byford BMX Club has pulled off a ‘flawless’ round of the 2024 AusCycling State BMX Series.Last-minute vandalism to jumps couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm...

Motorbike rider dies A motorcyclist has died after being hit by an IBC falling from a ute along the South West Highway.The accident occurred on...

The leader of the Legalise Cannabis Party WA, Dr Brian Walker, has called upon the state government to launch an immediate inquiry into the...

Making quality connections with his neighbours has earned local resident Kash Ahearn the 2024 City of Gosnells Neighbour of the Year Award.From caring for...

The family of missing 45-year-old father-of-four Daniel O’Meara has made a desperate plea for information, after he disappeared over a month ago.Mr O’Meara was...

 Kelmscott Bulldogs Football Club kicked off the season with the club hosting three of their four teams at home ground.The first round of football...

Property-related crime has soared in Western Australia over the past three years.There have been 6000 more incidents reported across the state this year compared...

A 40-year-old woman from Champion Lakes has been fined a total of $6,000 for starving her two horses until they were ‘skin and bone’.The...

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale invites all community members to pay their respects to those who have served and who continue to serve our...

Volunteers at the Armadale SES have been given a licence to caffeinate after a local business espressoed their gratitude for the unit’s service.Transport Services...

Rotary Canning River has just one more plaque to fill to finish it’s Gosnells Community Wall of Remembrance to acknowledge locals who served in...

Back for its second year, the City of Canning’s cultural extravaganza, Global Streets, will be held at Queens Park Reserve on Saturday 20 April.From...

Next week parents of school-aged children will be eligible to apply for the state government’s Student Assistance Payment initiative.The payment is not means-tested, meaning...

This April, buying a bucket of balls at the Whaleback Driving Range could see golfers walk away with an invitation to an exclusive golfing...

I've had my share of moments picking on the state and federal government's decisions and actions. Yet today, I'm setting aside the critic's pen...

Peter Player pipped the pack of pencilled parodists … when his single-gag cartoon ‘Warm Up’ won the Rotary Cartoon Awards’ 2023 Cartoon of the...

It was The Seekers who first tugged at the nation’s heartstrings by proclaiming that ‘we are one, but we are many’ – a call...

Martha Nubia Barrientos knew there was no future for her in Colombia due to the political turmoil in the country and lack of employment,...

A community of crafty women has been stitched together through the promise of crochet, company, coffee and a worthy cause.“This is my happy place...

Police have smashed through the fortified front gate of the Gypsy Joker clubhouse in Maddington in a choreographed crackdown on bikie drug peddling.Detectives from...

St Mary in the Valley Anglican Church at River Road in Kelmscott will celebrate its 150th anniversary on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April.Saturday...

A beloved police officer has died from a medical episode while on duty on Saturday.WAPOL announced the passing of police dog Ace yesterday.“PD Ace,...

Properties in Oakford came under threat from a bushfire on Easter Sunday.The bushfire began beside the Tonkin Highway between Rowley Rd and Thomas Rd...

Woodturning is not just for old blokes, it’s an artform that everyone can enjoy.That’s the message from the Gosnells Woodturners Group who are looking...

The Kelmscott Bulldogs will officially launch their 2024 season tonight (Thursday) from their newly-refurbished clubrooms.The John Dunn pavilion was built in January 1978 and...

The City of Gosnells is giving away 10,000 native plants to residents in a bid to increase biodiversity and make the city greener.Register from...

The Dragon Boat AusChamps will return to the Champion Lakes Regatta Centre this month.The AusChamps are Australia’s pinnacle national competition for dragon boat racing,...

Roleystone Hockey Club is preparing to hit off a great winter season ahead, after Hockey WA approved their application to submit a team in...

The next generation of local leaders has voiced concerns about the growing disparity between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots’ in our society.Inequalities in...

If you’d have told Mitchell Warrilow when he started Little Athletics last year that in just six short months, he’d be heading to Adelaide...

A huge effort from over 100 career and volunteer firefighters kept homes safe as an out-of-control bushfire in Bedfordale raged on Friday.The fire is...

For the first time in over a decade, Armadale Bowling Club’s top team has brought home the flag.It was a categoric win for the...

Council has given its blessing to the Free Reformed School Association to build a new K-12 private college in Oakford, after they promised to...

A summer school project at Casuarina Prison has helped provide homes for native wildlife needing care and rehabilitation.Prisoners made about 20 nesting boxes for...

Stroke patients admitted to hospital emergency departments around the country are set to be dosed with a breakthrough Australian-developed drug designed to reduce brain tissue...

Local boy Austin Ryan is just 10. He can’t talk and struggles to make friends. But since joining an inclusive rugby team, it’s led...

For those who are sick of seeing unsightly graffiti in our suburbs, one local council has decided it has had enough.The City of Canning...

Strike Force Vulcan officers are currently investigating the cause of several fires that occurred in Maddington between March 9 and 12.The cause of the...

Thousands of eager truck enthusiasts made the pilgrimage along the South West Highway on Sunday for the WA Mack Muster and Truck Show at...

Courtney Mazzini has emerged victorious in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s North Ward by-election at the weekend.Ms Mazzini secured over 40 percent of the...

It was an exceptionally busy day for Western Australia’s Legalise Cannabis Party last Thursday – Serpentine doctor Brian Walker MLC and parliamentary colleague Sophia...

Dozens of local kids got to live out their horse-filled dreams on Sunday at the Jarrahdale Equestrian Centre’s Pony Gala event.The centre hosts the...

A Yarning Circle was officially opened at Southern River College this week in a ceremony led by Noongar teacher Richard Kickett.The proceedings commenced with...

The state government has entered into a three-year agreement to lease the Cockburn-based mental health clinic previously operated by Bethesda.Earlier this year, Bethesda announced...

A 46-year-old St James man has been charged with animal cruelty after he allegedly failed to seek appropriate veterinary care for his puppy who...

Bannister Creek Primary School hosted a vibrant Harmony Picnic on Friday, March 22, which drew an estimated crowd of 1500 attendees from the local...

Excitement filled the halls of St. Jude’s Catholic Primary School in Langford as students and staff gathered on March 1 in celebration of Harmony...

Get ready for a day of laughter and fun as the SJ Family Fun Day heads to Byford Library on Wednesday, 10 April.The event...

Picking up from last week's deep dive into the escalating crime in our suburbs, I've taken to the streets again to understand the root...

The Permacast saga came to a dramatic end on March 6, when the Metro Outer Joint Development Assessment Panel again flew in the face...

Around 100 community members gathered for the official ribbon cutting of the new Good Sammy shop in Kelmscott’s Stargate Shopping Centre on Friday.The shiny...

After a decade of drought, the Armadale Bowling Club’s top side has the chance to bring home the flag this Saturday.In fact, in a...

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the City of Gosnells Don Russell Performing Arts Centre (DRPAC) with a day of performances and interactive events on...

Fighters from local martial arts club Mat Shark Jiu Jitsu have claimed three out of the four junior trophies up for grabs at the...

The Coalition has been riding the bumper of the federal government’s Vehicle Efficiency Standard, labelling it a “family car and ute tax”.The loose idea...

Last Thursday the Jarrahdale Community Collective joined with their funding partners and Jarrahdale locals to officially open the stage one works of the Outdoor...

The Cities of Armadale, Gosnells and Canning will join 19 other local governments in WA to lead the way in transitioning their fleets to...

Western Australia's premier truck event – the WA Mack Muster and Truck Show – is gearing up for its third edition on Sunday, March...

Residents in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale will be compensated for the (hopefully temporary) loss of the Watkins Rd Transfer Station with three green...

Armadale’s fifth grade have capped a magnificent season by winning back-to-back flags after finishing on top of the ladder and winning a hard-fought home...

In the quiet corners of our neighbourhoods, where the heart of our community beats the strongest, a silent battle rages.Our beloved corner stores, the...

Canning Council has taken out three gongs at the Institute of Public Works Engineers Australasia (IPWEA) WA 2024 awards.The awards recognise and showcase individual...

On Saturday, a community of West Australians of Indian Heritage connected with the ancient people of this land, the Noongar people of Whadjuk Boodjar,...

A 56-year-old Cloverdale man has been sentenced to a 12-month community-based order and permanently banned from owning animals for kicking, dragging and punching his...

Canning’s Rostrata Family Centre and Prendwick Pavilion in Willetton will undergo major transformations in the coming months after council endorsed the upgrades last month.Due...

The City of Armadale is best placed to lead the diversification of the WA economy, according to one of the state’s top economists.Around 50...

Students at Communicare Academy, working alongside art teacher Cassandra White-Dunn, have created a bold new artwork for the City of Gosnells.Principal Matthew Borgward said...

Are you ready for a journey through time from the eve of World War I to the free-loving ‘70s and the crazy world of...

Singer songwriter Wayne Perry will be headlining the 2024 Armadale Arts Festival, which runs for two weeks from May 3.A self-described wandering troubadour, Wayne...

If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, you should report the crash to the WA Police and make a statement.You should also...

Dangerous parking around the Armadale Hospital continues to create unnecessary hazards for pedestrians and motorists.But there is confusion over who is responsible for monitoring...

On February 19, Steve Wright was relaxing in the backyard of his Byford home.It was a stinking hot day – getting up to 44...

It’s been almost six years since the community was gifted a large parcel of land in Mundijong to transform into an enviable sporting and...

The nation’s top young triathlon and aquathlon superstars have descended on Rockingham this week to compete for a coveted School Sport Australia medal.Four talented...

Two young lion-hearted Kelmscott ladies have done their community proud at the Western Australian Leo of The Year competition.Lucy Hepple and Hope Lankford are...

Emma Ferguson knows all too well about the dangers of Melanoma.The 26-year-old, who is battling with it, will be walking in the Melanoma March...

Progress is chugging along on the Byford Rail Extension project, with the rail line inching closer to getting off the ground.More than 25 per...

Never give up, and there’s no reason you can’t have a normal life with epilepsy.That’s according to Misty Bazeley of Bazeley Racing in Serpentine...

Mustang tears through suburbs to evade police Detectives from the Rapid Apprehension Squad have charged a man after a wild police chase yesterday.About 10.15am, police...

It’s been a busy start to the new year for the Serpentine Jarrahdale Men’s Shed.Skilled hands have been flat out creating mud kitchens and...

Gosnells councillor Glenn Dewhurst wants conditions to be imposed on the use of council property for protests.It comes after about 100 people held a...

Harrisdale High student Keina Sugiyama has wowed animation industry leaders with her original work at an international conference in Sydney.SIGGRAPH is where some of...

What started as a way to learn some social skills has led to a young Huntingdale artist receiving a major national award.Ten-year-old Phoebe Webber,...

When local man Matt Bonser was still a teenager, his dad was diagnosed with lymphoma and passed away the following year.Six years later, his...

Perth-based Carabiner Architects have secured the contract to design the Byford Health Hub.“This marks an important stage in a project that will give local...

A newly-completed redevelopment of Cassidy Pavilion at Walter Padbury Park in Thornlie will help local footballers kick goals on and off the field.The $900,500...

The Armadale Girl Guides have once again spent their Thursdays tidying up the neighbourhood, as part of Clean Up Australia Day.Girl Guides has been...

Armadale’s fifth grade are through to the grand final after a magnificent victory against the Perth Tamils.Armadale won the toss and batted first, and while...

Canning’s Kent Street Weir will see enhancements with work commencing on the wetland buffer expansion and upgrades to dog exercise area this month.Working with...

Paul Tanner, Lynwood High School’s first student in 1974, popped in recently to meet Kerry Burvill, who is still teaching generations of Lynwood SHS...

Construction has started on Exal Group’s new student accommodation project in Waterford – with the Minister for Planning and Housing, John Carey, Curtin Deputy...

In most Western Australian Courts, a legal costs order will be made in favour of the “winner”.Where a costs order is made, there is...

Canning mayor Patrick Hall has formally withdrawn his nomination for preselection to run as a Liberal candidate for the federal seat of Tangney in...

When Pat Hart looks back on her life and all she has achieved so far, even she is astounded.From white water rafting in Fiji...

A million-dollar playground and recreation area will open in a few months at the much-loved Serpentine Dam.“The centrepiece of the $1.06 million project will...

With a leap year only occurring every four years, the chances of being born on the 29th of February are very rare.People born on...

Bankwest will close all its 28 remaining Perth branches by October, and 15 regional branches will be converted to Commonwealth Bank branches.The shock announcement...

Creative minds are being called upon to help launch a new road and pedestrian safety campaign in Byford.Seven winning community-designed adhesive decals will be...

The Metro Outer Joint Development Application Panel has thrown out the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s recommendation and approved Permacast’s development applications.The long-running saga between...

Pop ‘n’ Rock Symphony will return to the City of Gosnells this Saturday, 9 March, bringing an eclectic mix of songs you know and...

Do you know this woman? Armadale Police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a woman in relation to Stealing from Woolworths, Kelmscott on Thursday...

Gosnells business The Body Clinic has a fresh new look from the street, thanks to the first Small Business Shopfront Improvement Grant provided by...

Local businesses will come together next week in an effort to grow the economic potential of one of the fastest growing local government areas...

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has confirmed the detection of the declared pest Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer (PSHB) along 67 Riley...

The state government has announced $150,000 in funding for two projects which aim to empower Western Australian women with the knowledge, skills, and confidence...

Police horses Ink and Zulu have been reining in troublemakers while patrolling in Armadale last week.PH Zulu, the NSW-bred Clydesdale-cross gelding, has been a...

Armadale Cricket club have finished the regular season with five sides making finals – a wonderful achievement.Fifth grade led the way, finishing on top...

In my dual role as a parent and community advocate, I've observed the seismic shifts reshaping our educational landscape. Globally, there's a marked emphasis...

Serpentine Jarrahdale’s diversity and multiculturalism will be in the spotlight at the shire’s Harmony Night Festival later this month.Capping off Harmony Week with a...

Local residents have been warned about the risk of mosquito-born viruses.The City of Canning is alerting the community to protect themselves against mosquito bites...

For many years, when our office first opened, our miniature dachshund, Lily, would accompany me to work.She loved a belly rub and was a...

Local residents are furious after 40 trees from ecologically sensitive bushland in Wungong were ‘poleaxed’ in what appears to be a last-minute adjustment to...

What’s to be done with the Jull Street Mall?It’s a question that’s been chewed over for decades.The mall’s problems are obvious and so well-documented...

Whitby and Mundijong locals without phone reception might have to wait until the end of the year for relief, unless advocacy from the SJ...

Students from 13 local public schools will unite over robotics thanks to a grant secured by Southern River College teacher and robotics coach, John Townley.The...

Thornlie MLA Chris Tallentire will not be recontesting the seat at the March 2025 State election.He said he looked back on his parliamentary career...

Window smashed in break-in At around 8.35am on Friday, February 2, two men were caught on CCTV walking onto a property on Leslie Road in...

Hopes to accommodate the new DFES Emergency Training Academy in Mardella have been extinguished.The then McGowan Government committed over $2 million in 2020 to...

The Armadale RSL Sub-Branch hosted a luncheon on Saturday to thank the Armadale Police Rangers and the 1st Armadale Scout Group for their decades of...

The man charged with shooting at police while leading them on a wild high-speed chase from Kelmscott to North Dandalup will apply to be...

A 47-year-old Gosnells woman has been fined $2000 and prohibited from being in charge of an animal after leaving her five-month-old puppy alone in...

Armadale’s Fifth Grade had a good start in their match against Phoenix after winning the toss and bowling.Rhys Mackie was on fire from the...

The brains behind Byford’s new coworking space are getting ready to showcase other local female-preneurs in celebration of International Women’s Day.Byford Co.Lab’s Jacqui Gandy...

Gosnells Council has voted to chop down a 30-year-old Rose Gum in Matison Street Southern River despite residents petitioning to save it.A condition of...

Local not-for-profit organisation Communicare is calling on donations of food and other household staples to help support the young people and their families at...

By Glenn DewhurstAustralia, we're on the brink of a financial cliff, pushed by a government and banking elite dead set on herding us into...

Students at Rossmoyne Primary School have participated in a languages (Chinese/Mandarin) program for more than a decade.In addition to learning how to speak, read...

Thirteen young local archers will be heading to the 2024 Nationals in Canberra next month to shoot on the big stage with the rest...

The Y WA (formerly YMCA) is calling for the next generation of youth leaders to apply for the 29th Y WA Youth Parliament program.This...

Councillors have unanimously voted to put the kibosh on Permacast’s expansion…again.The precast concrete formwork manufacturer is currently contracted for a number of state government...

While local families struggle with the cost-of-living crisis and finding suitable housing, Southern River MP Terry Healy has offered his constituents “free gnomes” if...

The pursuit for a permanent and proper place to impound escapee pups has been put on pause again.Officers at the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale...

The Armadale Line ‘transformation’ has met another milestone, with work beginning on the first elevated station at Carlisle.Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has also confirmed...

Armadale worker assaulted Police are appealing for help to find a woman who assaulted a staff member of an Armadale supermarket.At around 5.50pm on Sunday,...

A local primary school principal’s leadership and impact on children’s lives has been acknowledged with a prestigious Honorary Doctorate from Curtin University.Lee Musumeci has...

Thornlie TAFE is all about opportunity, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on a visit there on Monday.“It's about an opportunity for people to earn...

RSPCA WA is calling for information after a greyhound was found wrapped in four blood-soaked blankets and buried in a shallow grave with wire...

The Federal Government is spending $10 million to clean up the Canning, Southern and Wungong rivers.The project includes erosion control and sediment reduction, weed...

Another slice of the Anstey Keane Development has been released for public comment.The structure plan proposal seeks to subdivide a 4.45-hectare site which runs...

Armadale Cricket Club’s Ainsley Noronha has become the 56th member inducted as an official club legend.Ainsley debuted in 2005 and has gone on to...

The Byford Glades Community Garden’s Urban Agriculture Program has been cultivating a healthy amount of community interest.There are currently eleven free workshops planned between...

A 23-year-old Willagee woman, who failed to seek vet treatment for her puppy’s broken leg, has been fined $2200 and banned from being in...

There’s been a groundswell of enthusiasm to root out the rabbits running rife around these parts.The Peel Harvey Biosecurity Group (PHBG) is finalising preparations...

Harrisdale resident and UWA Biomedical Science student, Marina du Toit, recently added an international experience to her university journey, travelling to Bangalore, India to...

A class of savvy young locals recently  got the insider information on writing resumes that stand out from the stack.The free workshop was held...

The Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group and the Friends of Mary Carroll Wetlands have both been successful in their bids for small grants from the...

There’s a dark cloud hanging over the shiny new building opposite the Armadale Hospital.The development was approved in August 2022 – after much hand-wringing...

In just over a week, Byford local Renee Wirth will deliver on a promise she made to herself to cross the channel in the...

Thugs who attack retail workers could soon cop up to seven years in prison.The state government will introduce legislation to parliament this week to...

The City of Armadale is celebrating nearing the completion of its ambitious Neerigen Brook culvert replacement.The project is on track to finish by late...

Things are going full pelt for the Armadale section of the Byford Rail Extension.There has been a raft of changes for pedestrians and motorists...

Local horse lovers are in for a real treat next month when the Australian Heavy Horse Association hosts its 2024 State Show.The event will...

Piara Waters man charged after festival assault Midland Detectives are continuing their investigation into a serious assault that occurred at a cultural festival in Wattle...

School’s boost geared towards smaller class sizes Burt MP Matt Keogh joined students at Providence Christian College on Monday to officially open their new $2.4...

A 43-year-old Beckenham man has been fined $5000 and permanently prohibited from being in charge of an animal for beating and otherwise injuring his...

More people than ever are learning to swim at the Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre, potentially making it the most popular swim school in...

The RSL Victoria Park/South Perth sub branch celebrated National Servicemen’s Day on Wednesday with the dedication of a plaque remembering the service of nurses...

The Darling Downs Residents Association has been hard at work, teaming up with the shire to upgrade a series of community spaces.Together they have...

Three candidates will contest the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s by-election next month.Courtney Mazzini, Dean Strautins, and Fiona Lowe have all nominated, with each uniquely...

Firearm owners will be offered up to $1000 to hand in their weapons, before new ownership laws are introduced to State Parliament next week.Ahead...

Gosnells Community Legal Centre volunteers run a mediation program that helps people going through a separation to resolve their issues and make agreements around...

By Pravin SChampion Lakes were triumphant in a dominant display against Kardinya Lakes in One Day Cricket encounterIn the thrilling encounter, Champion Lakes won...

I was disappointed to read the article in last week’s Examiner Newspaper written by Mel Dee titled ”Decline in cash services” (The Examiner, January...

The Alcohol and Drug Foundation says new data released this week shows a concerning number of parents allowing their children to drink alcohol.The ‘Secondary school students’ use...

The City of Armadale’s first Children’s Storytime and Toy, Games and Book Swap has been a resounding success, with 111.6kgs of items diverted from...

A new kid on the block has been ruffling feathers in the lofty world of pigeon racing.Banjup’s Robert Sheehy has only been in the...

The Byford and Districts Country Club has become host to the hottest event in town, with tickets selling months in advance for its second...

Early last year Ash Botheras took her first tentative steps towards becoming the support for her community and the role model for her young...

Local woman Kylie Van Uden, 29, is riding high following her crowning as the Western Australian Rodeo Queen 2024.The title of Rodeo Queen comes...

The Jarrahdale Forest Protectors (JFP) have challenged Alcoa to a town hall Q&A, to get to the bottom of several points of contestation.JFP’s chair...

Volunteering in Australia has been undergoing a period of major change over the past two decades; the 2021 census showed a 19 percent decline...

The Every Woman Triathlon returns to the iconic Champion Lakes Regatta Centre on Sunday 18 February.This is an event run by women, for women,...

Canning mayor Patrick Hall on Wednesday confirmed he would be nominating for Liberal Party preselection in the Federal seat of Tangney.“To end growing speculation,...

When crafty seniors at BaptistCare Graceford Residential Care in Byford get together every Monday morning for a weekly yarn session, they are doing a...

Orienteering WA is encouraging people to have a go at their MetrO event at Piara Waters this Saturday.Orienteering is a map reading sport where...

Canning Council’s Mid Week Eats is serving up a mid-week treat with the food truck series back Thursday nights in February from 4.30pm –...

From nature to culture, exploration will be a key theme of Great Beginnings Beckenham when it opens its doors later this month.A team of...

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at Gosnells free Lunar New Year event.Held at Langford Park on Saturday and sponsored by Lotterywest, the event...

The under 17s took on fellow top aspirant Lesmurdie Gold who won the toss and batted. Armadale got off to a great start thanks...

Former Armadale Town Hall performer Cally Zanik is ready to tread the boards again this month.She previously appeared at the venue with Laughing Horse...

RSPCA WA will be in Thornlie on Monday February 19 offering free supplies and advice to pet owners who may be struggling with the...

Gosnells' coolest event on its summer calendar is back – bigger and better.Tropic Like It’s Hot is bringing a family-friendly beach vibe, featuring more...

Communicare this week unveiled a new artwork Baalap Kep Waankiny (two people talking by the water) by local artist Bennell Collard, aged 13, from...

Canning Council is set to receive $39,900 to deliver a neighbourhood sport-skills program for young people aged 8-15 years around Bentley and Queens Park,...

Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoos at Mills Park now have a reliable fresh water source for hot summer days.Gosnells Council installed a bird waterer called...

Everywhere you turn, there’s another mention of a crisis.And in true Aussie spirit, we’ve made quick work of desensitising ourselves to the multitude of...

There’s a reason you might be seeing double: twins are now more common than at any other time in history.That’s according to the first...

Jaxon Wood is something of a maths and science prodigy.He revels in the possibility of unproved theorems.“With math, I like to go into the...

Two young boys have lost their mother in a tragic house fire in Roleystone.Neighbours from all sides recalled being woken by the children’s terrified...

  Drugs and weapons found after search of Harrisdale home Central Regional Operations Group have charged a 28-year-old Harrisdale man after stopping his vehicle on Great...

Jennifer Keys was named the Gosnells Citizen of the Year at the Australia Day Big Breakfast last weekend.Mrs Keys’ passion for promoting healthy lifestyles...

CORRECTION 5/2/24: This article originally published a response from the Department of Immigration which stated that "current (and past) legislation does allow for someone...

Local volunteers who go above and beyond in their contribution to the community were celebrated at the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s annual Australia Day...

On Friday the most outstanding members of the City of Armadale were honoured for their remarkable contributions to the community at the annual Citizen...

In their second year supporting Dandelions WA’s school backpack drive, Member for Darling Range Hugh Jones and Darling Downs resident Vanessa Miller delivered 115...

The winners of Canning’s Community Citizen of the Year Awards were announced at its annual Family Fun Day last Friday.The Community Citizen of the...

CBC have made Armadale work hard in the first day of their clash at the home of cricket, Gwynne Park.Armadale won the toss, and...

Victoria Park will ring in the Lunar New Year with a feast of Asian culture and cuisine.Taking place on Friday February 16, the corner...

A former deputy mayor has received the City of Armadale’s highest civic honour.Jeffrey Harold Munn CMC was awarded the rarely-bestowed title of Honorary Freeman...

Spiders might be silent heroes in helping us understand and keep track of animals, with new Curtin research revealing their webs act like natural...

As Perth swelters through a heatwave, the RSPCA has revealed its officers are being called out to rescue dogs from hot cars more than...

Vietnam veteran Norm Heslington has lived in Australia for 70 years, but has been denied from calling himself Australian.“All my life I’ve struggled to...

It takes a deep well of resilience to rise again after repeated trauma.It also takes bravery to confront your own battles with mental health...

Jan Star has spent most of her lifetime as an advocate for the natural environment.Last month that “outstanding and sustained contribution” was celebrated when...

Thugs bash 84-year-old man Cannington detectives have charged a 28-year-old Beckenham man following a series of assaults in Cannington on Tuesday.It will be alleged that...

Twelve local dancers are a little closer to their dream of flying to Sydney in September for the Australian Dance Festival thanks to 700...

Days after the closure of its Armadale branch, Bankwest has announced they’ll now be taking the axe to the Maddington store.“Bankwest has made the...

A social media storm erupted on Monday evening when the City of Armadale published a confusing announcement that sounded as if it had made...

Warren Francis had a day out last Saturday in the ODG clash against Leeming who batted first after winning the toss.They soon wished they...

There’ll be fireworks, food trucks, freakishly good live music, and family fun on Friday as the City of Armadale once again hosts its free...

Local councils are banding together to help people switch their thinking.Armadale, Gosnells and Serpentine Jarrahdale councils’ sustainability initiative Switch Your Thinking is seeking providers...

What value a tree? It's getting to the stage where you dare not admire a beautiful tree in our area in case you Jinx it...

It has been a tragic start to summer with seven Western Australians losing their lives to drowning – more than double the number at...

A rabbit boom is expected after this season’s hot, dry conditions.The Peel Harvey Biosecurity Group (PHBG) have started preparations for the autumn 2024 calicivirus...

Arthur McHugh’s orange bus has been picking up and dropping off school kids from Jarrahdale to Kelmscott for the past 37 years.He and his...

A man who allegedly shot at police during a wild, high-speed chase along the South Western Highway on Thursday has been remanded in custody...

The West Mundijong Industrial Area has been a dream 16 years in the making.But this year that dream finally becomes reality for the Shire...

Canning’s mayor and deputy mayor have put their hands up for the next Federal and State elections hoping to take seats from Labor.A source...

Family violence offender jailed A repeat family violence offender who spat on his mum and threatened to kill her has been sentenced to eight months...

A mature tree in Matison Street, Southern River, is about to be cut down by Gosnells Council within four weeks, due to the development of...

In December the City of Armadale launched its first Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.The formal document lays out a list of practical steps with the...

After living with vision loss for more than a decade, East Cannington’s Thayana Mubila has recently made a life-changing partnership.The 30-year-old was matched with...

Freshly-elected Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale president Rob Coales has shot down widespread rumours that he plans to run against Hugh Jones at next year’s...

The South Metropolitan Cricket Association Colts have triumphed in their quest for back-to-back victories in the CricketWest T20 Cup on Sunday.The match was a...

Canning Council is giving Canning residents a reason to come together and celebrate Australia Day at its annual Family Fun Day at Shelley Beach...

Cyclists have reported being assaulted and left for dead by motorbike riders hooning along bike and pedestrian paths.An exclusive WestCycle survey has found Perth’s cyclists...

BreastScreen’s free screening mammogram service is coming to Serpentine next month.The mobile clinic will be located in the Clem Kentish Hall carpark from February...

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale will celebrate Australia Day with a traditional community breakfast at the SJ Community Recreation Centre on Friday, 26 January...

After the success of the November 2023 inaugural Swap – Don’t Shop Fashion Gala event, the City of Armadale will be hosting a Children’s...

Entries are now open for the City of Gosnells Community Art Exhibition and Awards 2024.The annual competition showcases work by local artists and those...

I'm a true-blue Aussie and I've got something important to say about Australia Day.It's a day that's close to our hearts, where we celebrate...

A professor at Curtin University has offered advice to parents to get their children away from screens while avoiding potential “tech tantrums” in the...

Cannington Detectives have taken two men into custody following a police pursuit around lunch time, that began in Thornlie and ended near the Perth...

A former City of Gosnells councillor has resigned in dramatic circumstances after it was revealed he has been charged with stalking.Former councillor Ken Ashwin...

A teenager was charged with lighting two fast and furious bushfires along Ranford Rd in Champion Lakes on Wednesday afternoon last week.The first fire...

A local campaign to collect school supplies for kids in need is picking up steam.Darling Downs powerhouse Vanessa Miller has again teamed up with...

Around 750 workers will lose their jobs at the Kwinana refinery after it stops producing alumina from July this year.On Tuesday Alcoa announced it...

Women prisoners preparing for re-entry into the community have been volunteering their time taking aged care residents in Bentley for a cycle on specially...

An invasive and destructive beetle could have devastating impacts on local orchards if its spread is not stemmed.The Department of Primary Industries and Regional...

The rescue of a kitten with a badly injured leg in Langford has prompted RSPCA WA to issue a plea to cat owners to...

City of Canning mayor Patrick Hall says it has been left to councils to decide whether the date for Australia Day should be changed...

Councillors have voted to put forward two traffic management projects in Mount Richon and Harrisdale as part of a federal government funding allocation this...

A 47-year-old Gosnells woman has been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly leaving her five-month-old puppy alone in her backyard for long periods of...

Kargotich Road users are enjoying a smoother commute with Stage 1 upgrades now officially complete.These works are the first to be completed under the...

Locals aged under 18 are being encouraged to share their views on the environment in the ‘Your Environment: Your Say’ survey launched by WA...

A Perth family has urged pet owners to take precautions for their pets during fireworks after their beloved dog, Lily, went missing during the...

New Year’s fires investigated Armadale Detectives are investigating two scrub fires in Darling Downs that occurred on Sunday, 31 December.About 11.45pm, a small scrub fire...

The CricketWest Belt up Association Cup kicked off last weekend with three rounds over two days at Charles Veryard Reserve and Murdoch Oval.With the...

Detainees There has been much in the media about the release of criminal immigration detainees ordered by the High Court of Australia.Some of these detainees...

Local artists are being asked to put up their hands for three separate large-scale public artworks along the eight-kilometre stretch of the Byford Rail...

As we hurtle into the new year, which brings with it the promise of new possibilities, it’s traditional to pause for a moment and...

As we hurtle into the new year, which brings with it the promise of new possibilities, it’s traditional to pause for a moment and...

It won’t be a happy New Year for some locals who were outraged to learn of Bankwest’s intentions to close its Armadale branch early...

Council has voted down a motion to open up its policy concept forums (PCFs), workshops and Q&A sessions to the public.The motion, proposed by...

A five-year program to boost native and control feral animal populations has had remarkable success in parts of the City of Armadale.The city is...

It’s predicted that up to 40,000 people will eventually call the Wungong Urban Development area home.It will be the single largest master planned residential...

The Premier and Environment Minister have effectively put the independent environmental watchdog on a leash ahead of its unprecedented decision on Alcoa’s bauxite mining...

Armadale Rotary Club members have teamed up with Crossways to bring a little Christmas joy to those who need it most this year.Together the...

The Byford Baptist Church will receive a $2000 boon from the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale to support its community food market.Byford is in the...

Now you see it, now you don’t.The Armadale Station was demolished last week.Platforms were dismantled on Monday. But it was on Wednesday when the...

Former Canning councillor Jesse Jacobs has been censured for making false and misleading comments about mayor Patrick Hall.The Local Government Standards Panel found he...

For the past 22 years the John family has been the rhythm section of the local community. Their support and drive has allowed young...

Legalise Cannabis Party MP Brian Walker is seeing 2023 out in a blaze of glory after backing up last year’s “poorly photoshopped” and “controversial”...

The Armadale Line shutdown is generally seen as ‘a necessary pain in the butt’; a short-term minor irritation for long-term benefits.But for Helen Stanwix,...

Uncertainty about when the Watkins Rd Waste Transfer Station will be open for business again has been growing in the community.Questions have circulated online...

It’s not the present most were wanting this year, but Byford will be getting a level crossing closure just in time for Christmas.The Larsen...

The best and brightest police rangers from the Armadale Unit were celebrated in an awards ceremony last week at Cecil Andrews College.The Armadale Unit...

Members of the Byford Glades Community Garden were starstruck last week when gardening legend Costa Georgiadis made an impromptu visit.Costa is the ambassador of...

Volunteers in the SJ Shire have been celebrated for their selfless contributions to the community.The SJ Community Resource Centre hosted a dinner at the...

Last Saturday Tim Clifford from the Wilderness Society walked 55km from the Alcoa mines in the Northern Jarrah Forests to Parliament House as part...

Canning Vale dogs and their owners have a new off-leash enclosed dog park to enjoy, with the recent opening of Bracadale Dog Park.The fenced...

An exercise in cooperation to tame the scourge of cotton bush in the Serpentine National Park has been declared a success.The Peel Harvey Biosecurity...

Serpentine Jarrahdale residents brought Paterson Street to life with festive cheer as a record crowd celebrated the 2023 SJ Christmas Street Festival last Friday...

A company charged over the death of a construction worker at a Curtin University building site has pleaded not guilty in the Perth Magistrates...

On Friday Premier Roger Cook and Education Minister Tony Buti officially opened Piara Waters Senior High School.Four new primary schools have been opened in...

A wonderland of stage performers, festive singers, roving entertainers, craft activities and more entertained record-breaking crowds at the City of Gosnells Jingle All the...

While the festive season can be filled with fun and frivolity, for those experiencing family discord, isolation or mental health issues it can sometimes...

Armadale have gone down in two thrilling mid-season One Day Grand Finals on Sunday.Fifth grade took on Kardinya who won the toss and batted.Two...

Pre-primary students at South Thornlie Primary School were recently delighted to receive 40 hand-crafted woodwork toys, including a rocking horse as donations from Thornlie...

Armadale Detectives are seeking information in relation to an armed robbery that occurred in Byford on 18 November.The victim – a 27-year-old man –...

There’s been a call-out for helpers from the community to assist the crew from HD Streetwise with their Gifting Forward and Christmas Hamper initiative.On...

Canning Council’s chief executive Michael Littleton said he will check out the open art studios at Melville and Stirling councils with a view to...

Youth Fest is returning to Canning Leisureplex this Saturday, December 16.This free event welcomes young people aged 11 -17 to the Leisureplex to engage...

A Byford family is inviting the community to help shine a light on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), in an effort to heal after hearing...

A day after the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Education Minister Tony Buti has given a heartfelt apology to WA students with disability...

Armadale resident Ian Alexander and his wife are livid about the piles of grass tree carcasses that now litter the train line along Wungong...

They might not have a ‘fancy’ golf course or high-end yacht facilities, but that hasn’t stopped the Byford and Districts Country Club from rising...

Armadale University of the Third Age (U3A) member Denise Crouch was horrified to learn that her meticulously washed and sorted household recyclables were bound...

The Willetton Football Club celebrated International People With a Disability Day last Sunday.In 2017 the club introduced its first integrated all abilities team into...

The DNA of a man caught by police for breaking into a Forrestfield house and stealing its contents has been used to tie him...

A structure plan to build more than 400 new houses and a new primary school in Piara Waters has been given the nod by...

Three senior students from Armadale schools have each received a $750 educational scholarship in honour of much-missed former school principal and Rotary Club of...

Cannington MP Bill Johnston has resigned from State Cabinet and will not seek re-election next year.But Mr Johnston, 61, who was Energy Minister, the...

Hundreds of families filled Memorial Park on Saturday evening for the City of Armadale’s annual Carols by Candlelight.A host of performers, characters, and community...

A new all-abilities playground opened last Tuesday in Southern River, marking the first completed major project as part of the Sutherlands Park redevelopment.Located off...

A new theatre company founded by Byford residents Nicole George, Stephen Carr, and Nicola Beard, will celebrate its debut production – The Little Mermaid...

Armadale have had another great weekend of cricket with both of their sides qualifying for home One Day Grand Finals this Sunday at Gwynne...

Organisers of the Byford Carols are declaring this year’s event was the best one yet. The small but dedicated carols committee has been putting...

Burt MP Matt Keogh has disputed Senator Matt O’Sullivan’s claim last week that construction of the Nicholson Road and Garden Street flyover in Thornlie...

A robotics tournament held at Southern River College saw 36 teams of young engineers battling it out with robots they designed, constructed and coded,...

The Riverton RSL has once again come on-board to collect toys from Riverton, Willetton and Lynwood to bring back to its Everyday Elves Workshop...

The community has stepped up to fight textile waste at the City of Armadale’s very first Swap - Don't Shop Fashion Gala.Almost 100 women...

Communicare: Communities for Children, Hippy, SEMPSS (South East Metro Parenting Support Services) and Choose Change Program had an outstanding “Stopping Family and Domestic Violence:...

All lots in the Southern River Business Park are now under contract, after Gosnells Council accepted an offer on the final lot last week.The...

Two award-winning local artists are teaming up to exhibit their unique and arresting portraits of iconic Australian plants and animals.Armadale Society of Artists members...

Make sure you're one of the cool kids on the block this Christmas and head down to the SJ Shire's Christmas Street Festival tomorrow (Friday,...

Gosnells councillors have refused a 12-year-old student’s petition to change the name of her street from Blackboy Court in Thornlie to Grasstree Court.But they...

Not every couple receives letters of congratulations from the King, Governor General and the Prime Minister on the occasion of their diamond wedding anniversary.But...

A list of over 150 Australian scientists have joined forces to condemn the continued mining of unique jarrah forests in the south east.US mining...

It was originally envisaged that the Tonkin Highway Stage 3 Extension from Byford to Jarrahdale Rd would be nearing completion right about now, at...

A new gym and swim school will be coming to Byford after council approved the development at its November 20 meeting.The new fitness complex...

Mount Richon actress Hayley Parker is excitedly sewing her evening wear number after recently securing her place in the finals of Mrs Galaxy Australia...

Gosnells mayor Terresa Lynes now has a ratepayer funded Tesla car for her use, including personal use, provided by the City, according to Kenwick...

In week 6, the Year 5 and 6 students at South Thornlie Primary School attended a “History of Telephones” lesson as part of their...

Gosnells residents are set to have “snow much fun” with the City’s annual free Christmas event, Jingle All the Way, on Saturday December 9.From...

The joy on a child’s face on Christmas morning is one of those moments that parents around the world go to great lengths to...

Thirteen outstanding young athletes from the Burt electorate have been recognised for their talent and achievements.They were awarded in a ceremony with local member...

Willandra Primary School has officially turned 30.Students, and past and present staff had a wonderful day celebrating the school’s milestone on Saturday, November 18.The...

Roleystone residents Phil and Julie Davey have already decked out their home with an array of Christmas themed lights, as part of the City...

If you’ve missed the days of the big screen, historical epic then you’ll relish the opportunity to witness the visual feast that is 2023’s...

Armadale Cricket Club have had a huge weekend of cricket with five wins.On Saturday, fifth grade took on Cockburn and batted first after winning...

It’s time to join in the festive spirit of the holiday season with the City of Armadale’s Carols by Candlelight.All are invited to enjoy...

A Christmas Scavenger Hunt has been created for kids to enjoy in the lead up to Christmas.The Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre and The...

The SJ Shire Emergency Services team paid a visit to the Whitby community to chat all things bushfire preparation at a special barbecue event...

It’s time to Come All Ye Faithful to the annual Byford Carols.For over 30 years, the Byford community has been celebrating Christmas together in...

After four months overseas competing in international tournaments, local pentathlon star Kayla Bongers has touched back down in Perth, just in time for an...

Construction of the Nicholson Road and Garden Street flyover in Thornlie is under a cloud after the Federal Government’s 90-day review into infrastructure projects...

Councillors for the City of Armadale have shone brightly in this year’s WA Local Government Association’s (WALGA) honours program.In a year which saw more...

A group of around 50 members of the Oakford community have strongly opposed a new K-12 school being built in their rural oasis.A development...

On Monday, dignitaries officially opened WA’s fourth Head to Health centre – in Armadale. The first opened in Midland last year, and two others...

Despite months of warnings of the Armadale/Thornlie line shutdown, many commuters still arrived at the Kelmscott Train Station on Monday morning ready to board...

High-risk former migration detainees have been released into Thornlie after the High Court ruled they were being illegally detained.New details have emerged about the...

Gosnells Council will continue to operate its Bush Fire Brigade despite the State Government’s Joint Standing Committee declaring its bushfire law invalid in a...

Residents in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s North Ward will be asked to cast their vote again in March.The election of North Ward councillor...

It’s not really news that it’s hot outside right now.But what is news is that Perth is currently facing its first ever November severe...

Nothing was getting in the way of bride PJ Dhaliwal and a possum needing rescue.When local Darling Range Wildlife Shelter volunteer PJ was tying...

A 25-year-old man accused of murdering a Perth grandmother and injuring her daughter inside a Beckenham home has been remanded in custody for at...

Outgoing president for the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Michelle Rich was formally honoured for her many years of service at Monday’s council meeting.Former shire...

There will be no holding back on the fairy lights next month, when local homes shine bright as part of the City of Armadale’s...

Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group has expressed deep concern following a report by a local Kelmscott resident, revealing the distressing discovery of five dead possums...

The countdown to Christmas is on in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, with a range of festive activities planned over the coming weeks.Some of...

There’ll be a little extra sparkle in the air next month as the kids from Harrisdale High take audiences on a magic carpet ride...

For 50 years the Armadale/Kelmscott Lions Club has been bringing Santa to excited kids all over the City of Armadale.The annual Santa Sleigh Run...

Sheep are the new heroes in the fight against bushfires, thanks to an initiative by the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale.The shire's Emergency Services team...

Gosnells Council is encouraging residents to light up the streets this Christmas, by joining in the annual Safe City Christmas Lights Competition.Mayor Terresa Lynes...

This semester, Year 6 students at South Thornlie Primary have taken part in a new social justice initiative.This initiative has been implemented by Behavioural...

Armadale’s fifth grade have had a comfortable win against Riverton Rostrata after posting 264 last week. Ainsley Noronha (2-13) bowled a beautiful early spell to...

The tunnel that allows water to flow under the Albany Highway at Armadale is not living up to its job.The low-lying areas around the...

Canning Council has announced a week-long series of free events and activities to celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) from December 1...

Celebrate Christmas with Canning’s annual Carols by Candlelight Concert on Saturday December 2 at the City’s Civic Amphitheatre, Cannington.The free family event will kick...

Victoria Park’s free street party returns to Albany Highway this Saturday, with live music, rides, and roving performers from 4-9pm.Albany Highway will be closed...

Buying or renting a residential property involves significant financial transactions which, increasingly, are targets for scammers.Over the last 12 month, WA ScamNet received 129...

It reads like an Aussie Christmas song...In the 80 days of Springtime, Mad Pauly saved for thee: 47 dugites, 17 tiger snakes, 16 bobtails,...

In front of a packed Optus Stadium for the recent Matildas v Philippines match, Gosnells Council employee Maria Hulls received an honour she never...

The fastest blades in the west converged on the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale this month for the inaugural Mundijong Open Quick Shear competition.A couple...

Tributes and messages of condolences are flowing in from around the state for the St John WA paramedic who was killed in a car...

A man responsible for leading police on a high-speed chase along the Brookton Highway in August has been jailed for 10 months.On August 18,...

The Armadale/Thornlie line will officially close on Monday to allow the state government to complete a number of station upgrades, level crossing removals, and...

Communities in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale and the City of Armadale gathered on Saturday to honour those who served.Services to mark Remembrance Day...

Seventy-seven cygnets were spared certain death when a slew of volunteers stood shoulder to shoulder at sunrise to save them.The Forrestdale Lake Nature Reserve...

Car bursts into flamesA dramatic police pursuit which started in Maddington has ended in Carlisle after the car burst into flames.Just before midnight last...

In a show of solidarity for safety, officers and prisoners at Karnet Prison Farm have banded together to help fight off a significant bushfire...

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Gosnells Neighbour of the Year Award.Returning after last year’s highly successful launch, the award recognises and celebrates...

Gosnells’ biggest Fusion Food and Culture Festival went off with a bang last Friday and Saturday.Mayor Terresa Lynes said more than 40,000 people attended...

Band-aid solutionOn Sunday the 12th of November Metronet and the Public Transport Authority held information sessions, one at Armadale train station.The theme of the...

Armadale’s Seventh Grade have had an unbelievable first day in their clash with Phoenix.Vince Tilbrook started things off with an incredible opening spell for...

The City of Canning has invested in its first dedicated dog park, creating more space for our four-legged friends to play.Works to construct the...

There will be no shortage of things to see and do in Victoria Park this festive season, with a jam-packed calendar of events set...

Nashos WA will host its bi-annual National Servicemen’s reunion on December 2 at the Gosnells Hotel.The occasion will mark 15 years since Nashos WA...

Last Wednesday around 80 people gathered at the Settler’s Common in Bedfordale to share a meal, enjoy some live music, and yarn about health.The...

The Jarrahdale Heritage Society has been taking visitors for walks around Jarrahdale for over thirty years, stoking a love for the unique natural forest...

For families doing it tough, the festive season can be one of the most challenging and stressful times of the year.As the cost of...

The Gosnells Women’s Collective has been granted a lease of part of the Beckenham Neighbourhood Centre in Birchington Street.The agenda for Tuesday night’s council...

Leonard The Lonely Duck by former Maddington resident Chris Thomas has proven so popular since initial release, a second print run has now been...

Gosnells councillors are split over a decision whether to install a $20,000 barbecue at Woodswallow Parkway, Maddington, because of the park’s classification.However, play equipment...

The big clean-up of Piara Waters Park is already underway after an out-of-control bushfire engulfed a playground, threatened homes and caused widespread panic on...

The earlier-than-expected onslaught of bushfires has triggered the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale to bring forward its Prohibited Burning Period by three weeks.From midnight tonight...

Ruby Bargerbos has always been a creative soul – she’s been drawing since she could hold a pencil and she has the ability to...

At age 10, Amy Spicer is not old enough to learn to drive but she is learning to fly.The Year 6 South Lake student...

A total of $18 million was awarded to the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale to improve safety on three particularly troublesome roads: Orton, Soldiers and...

A new welcome space featuring the six Noongar seasons is delighting students at Aspiri Primary School.The colourful and interactive artwork is skilfully painted by...

The Royal Aero Club’s annual Open Day at Jandakot Airport was attended by more than 2000 people.It was the first opportunity for the public...

Last Friday the Armadale Primary community officially opened its new kindy playground.Staff, students, families, and local member Hugh Jones all celebrated the completion of...

Ladies from Jarrahdale’s Unwind group are again hard at work making poppies to remember those who gave of themselves in active service to our...

The hills will come alive this weekend as local artists throw open their studios to give the public an intimate peek at their creative...

Police crackdown on dodgy tow truck driversOn 11 September, the Western Australia Police Force commenced 'Operation City' targeting any unlawful activity of the tow-truck...

Despite the challenging weather, experiencing peaks of 37C heat and 50km winds, including seeing some rides having to temporarily pause and stalls getting blown...

The communities of Roleystone, Armadale and Piara Waters are the winners from the federal government’s latest round of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure...

Harrisdale Senior High School Year 11 student Caitlin Newton was recently selected to be one of 15 students representing WA at the Australia Department...

Councillor John Keogh has been voted in by his peers as deputy mayor for the City of Armadale.He takes over the position from Cr...

Gosnells electors used their first opportunity to directly elect the mayor to return Terresa Lynes to the role in an election with the highest...

Tip passes to use at the City of Armadale’s Hopkinson Rd transfer station should be arriving in your letterbox from the end of this...

Fifth Grade have had a commanding win against Thornlie after making 9-275 last week.Rhys Mackie (4-27) bowled superbly early as Thornlie fell to 3-25.They...

Important upgrades to the Jarrahdale Cemetery carpark (adjacent to Kitty’s Gorge) will kick off this month, increasing accessibility to one of the Shire of...

Beckenham charity Samskruthi Perth is preparing to celebrate the Diwali Festival in its own distinct ways.“In light of this, we extend a warm invitation...

Keen to enjoy a guilt free shopping experience that won’t break the bank, reduces textile waste, and breathes new life into pre-loved clothing items?The...

Kids and families can get muddy at this year’s annual Canning Council Muddy Hands Festival on Saturday November 18, from 10am – 3pm.Held at...

If you’ve ever found yourself singing along to Sky Hooks, Split Enz, Kylie Minogue or Ed Sheeran you may not have realised the man...

I must admit I have never been a huge John Farnham fan, but after watching John Farnham: Finding the Voice, I have been converted.This...

Warooga Childcare Centre in Southern River launched its Reconciliation Action Plan last week.“The centre was grateful to our local elder Catherine Bynes, together with...

South Metropolitan TAFE has welcomed the arrival of a Sandvik underground truck donated by mining service employer Barminco, which will boost its capacity to...

An Advance Health Directive (“AHD”) is a legal document that records your decisions about your future medical treatment in a way that will assist...

Owners of ‘nuisance’ cats can now cop a $200 fine in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale.At its October 16 meeting, council voted to adopt...

Local doctors will now be paid three times more to offer bulk-billing services to children, pensioners and concession card holders.Federal Member for Burt Matt...

Thousands of ghouls and goblins of every description slithered up MacDougal Way on Tuesday to raise hell for the last ever Harrisdale Haunt.The annual...

The who’s who of the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale was at the Byford and Districts Country Club on Sunday to celebrate the region’s producers.The...

It’s taken two years longer than expected, but the multi-million-dollar Armadale Courthouse and Police Complex has finally been opened.Police Minister Paul Papalia gave some...

Councillor Amanda Spencer-Teo was elected deputy mayor of Canning Council on Tuesday night.The position was contested by Cr Hardeep Singh but Cr Spencer-Teo won...

An Armadale business which helps hearing-impaired people had a number of stolen items returned after police arrested three teens over the burglary.Detectives from Armadale’swere...

The residents of Roleystone, or ‘Spookeystone’ as it called every October 31, have outdone themselves again putting on an amazingly creative costume display for...

Jarrahdale’s George Parry didn’t set out to go bald on Friday, but after hearing on the radio that it was Canteen’s Bandanna Day, he...

Pack a picnic and surround yourself with sonnets at Araluen Botanic Park this November.Roleystone Theatre is back with its fourth Shakespeare in the Park...

More than 1700 people attended Amanda’s Garden Fete last Saturday and Sunday.They enjoyed live music and the Devonshire teas under the paperbark.The seek and...

Armadale’s 5th grade posted a daunting total in their clash with Thornlie, who won the toss and bowled. Chris Quayle started beautifully and put...

Tricia Duggin was successful in her bid for deputy president for the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale on Monday.“I'm excited to have been elected deputy...

Gosnells Council has voted to limit the number of new cats residents can own to two.They can keep their current cats provided they are...

If you’re a sports fan, then there’s some good news after Gosnells Council has approved additions to the Langford Ale House and Bistro in...

By Mark FarmerSaturday afternoon and the men in white come out to play.Whilst there are loud calls to move to coloured uniforms, it is...

This year’s Canning Show will be the biggest following the $10million upgrade to facilities.It will see the launch of numerous additional venues, opening new...

Past and present students, families, and staff at West Byford Primary celebrated the school’s tenth anniversary last week.The school’s P&C organised a sausage sizzle...

A new-and-improved public space is on the horizon for the Jarrahdale community, with Stage 1 works for the Jarrahdale Outdoor Hub set to start...

Gosnells is changing the way it collects household hazardous waste, to make the process more efficient and cost effective.From Friday November 24, the city...

Children of all ages had a blast playing with LEGO, eating cupcakes, and taking home activity packs and teddy bears at the Children's Week...

Clem Kentish Reserve in Serpentine will transform on Saturday, November 11, as families and friends gather to enjoy a free movie night under the...

Two women have been taken to hospital following a crash between a jeep and a horse-drawn buggy.Officers from the Major Crash Investigation Section are...

The man who caused a five-car crash during a meth and alcohol binge on the Albany Highway in Cannington will be released after serving...

Rob Coales has declared victory, becoming the first directly-elected president of the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale.Mr Coales has toppled his sole rival – the...

A group of STEM superstars from Armadale Primary smashed it out of the park at Scitech’s annual Challenge Day last Thursday.Eight year five and...

A 72-year-old man has been charged with common assault after he allegedly spat on Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale presidential incumbent Michelle Rich outside a...

Ruth Butterfield has clinched victory in the City of Armadale’s first ever popularly-elected mayoral race.Over 18,000 ballots were cast for mayor – almost 30...

Residents in the City of Armadale and the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale were like chalk and cheese at Saturday’s council election.Despite projected fears of...

Talented young artist Feteema Aljabiri has been recognised in the Young Australian Art Awards, winning first prize in the Senior Computer Art category for her...

A childcare centre planned for Parkwood is being contested by residents with more than 100 objections and a petition, including fears of “noise pollution”...

Terresa Lynes was re-elected mayor of Gosnells in last week’s council election which recorded the highest voter turn-out on the city.Ms Lynes’ vote was...

Canning mayor Patrick Hall was returned at last Saturday’s council elections after the recounting of thousands of ballots.Former mayor Paul Ng demanded the recount...

It’s been a long time coming, but the City of Armadale has confirmed that Morgan Park’s makeover is planned for next year.The biggest plank...

Samuel Thomas, co-founder of Sam’s Spares and an e-waste advocate in Gosnells, has been nominated for the 2024 Young Australian of the Year for...

This year’s Canning Show will be the biggest ever.There will be two days packed with fireworks, sideshow wonderland rides, carnival games, the Stay &...

A second campus for the Kelmscott-based Sowilo Community High School will be built at Mundijong.The development application for the new school at Lot 9...

The Arson Squad have charged a 27-year-old Serpentine man after a series of pipe bomb explosions in Byford, Mount Nasura and Thornlie.It will be...

Armadale Cricket Club had six wins from nine games over the weekend, with their two grade teams playing a Sunday game as well.Fifth GradeFifth...

Ding ding, round 2 for the Forrestdale Galahs, with A grade up against Cannington, and E grade taking on East Fremantle.In a quirk of...

A record number of revellers flooded through the Rushton Park gates at the weekend for the Kelmscott Agricultural Society’s biggest Show to date.Society president...

Signs have appeared on the Armadale Magistrates Court on Jull St informing the public that all court matters will be heard at the new...

Students and families rode their bikes and scooters to Gibbs Street Primary School last Wednesday for the grand opening of the school’s bike enclosure.The...

Canning Council will review all its waste bins along the Canning River to ensure they are properly managed and not allowing rubbish to enter...

The Gosnells Community Legal Centre (GCLC) is a finalist for the Attorney General’s Community Service Law Awards in the not-for-profit category.The annual awards celebrate...

Three Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale gardening enthusiasts are celebrating their wins in the 2023 SJ Garden Competition.The event, a follow-up to the successful 2021...

On Friday, some 80 local residents packed into the Byford & Districts Country Club to get expert advice about some of life’s most difficult...

For many in the community, now is an appropriate time to remember those people of Gosnells who served in the Australian Defence Forces.Remembering a...

The situation at the Watkins Rd Waste Transfer Station appears to be more dire than first thought.The tip was shut down indefinitely on Friday,...

Proposed new gun laws came under fire from shooters both locally and across the state after they were introduced to the public on Monday.If...

Before moving to Australia a year ago, Angel Asingua avoided swimming at all costs.“In the Philippines as a young girl I was afraid of...

On Saturday, Australia categorically snubbed The Voice.It was a landslide win for the ‘no’ campaign, with all states and the NT voting against a...

A 30-year-old plan to build a regional sports hub including a top-notch indoor basketball and netball centre in Haynes has been given legs this...

Last weekend Mardella resident Reece Jerrett added another title to his already impressive list – National Rural Ambassador.As WA’s Rural Ambassador, Reece inched out...

On September 10, in front of a gathering of family, friends, and fellow students, local woman Katie Russell demonstrated her mastery of taekwondo during...

A remarkable fabric-sewn artwork from the Women Elders Sewing Group has been commissioned by St John of God Health Care to be displayed within...

Bump-in is well underway for this weekend’s 124th Kelmscott Agricultural Show – the city show with a country feel.This weekend, the region’s best produce...

IKEA Australia is set to open a shop in Cannington early next year.At 544sq.m, this is the third of the new, smaller IKEA formats...

A 14-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital after he was allegedly stabbed by his girlfriend’s mother on Tuesday evening.Police were called just before 8pm to...

Viperchain has taken out the $1500 top prize in the Gozzy Rock: Underground Sounds competition on the weekend, defeating five other class acts in...

A 38-year-old Piara Waters man has been charged with animal cruelty for allegedly throwing a cat through the air.At around midnight on 16 January...

Students from Kenwick School recently took delivery of a beautifully crafted little library.The Room 10 class had spotted book houses in the neighbourhood when...

On Monday the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale acknowledged the contribution of three of its councillors who will hang up their hats at this Saturday’s...

Amanda’s Garden at the junction of Margaret and Matison streets in Southern River will open for its annual fete on October 28-29 from 10am...

WorkSafe has laid charges against two companies after a worker died after falling from a roof under construction at Curtin University three years ago.In...

It’s been a busy October, and what better way to finish off a month of festivals than with the highly anticipated Armadale Society of...

Coterie, one of the hottest new acts out of Perth and New Zealand, is set to perform onstage at the Gosnells Fusion Food and...

Canning Council is working with Sam’s Spares to reuse electronic waste (e-waste).Sam’s Spares is run by 19-year-old resident, Sam Thomas.Sam, who is autistic and...

A local cemetery conservation group are trying to unearth the identities of people buried in unmarked gravesites in Kelmscott.The St. Mary in the Valley...

Baha’is held twin holy day celebrations of the birth of Bab and Baha'u'llah on Sunday evening in Shelley.The celebration attracted about 100 local Baha'i residents...

Gosnells Ghost Walks continues its spook-tacular success, winning a 2023 WA Heritage Award from the Heritage Council of Western Australia.Mayor Terresa Lynes said the...

Volunteer firefighters for the Roleystone Karagullen Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade got a sneak peek at their new station on Tuesday.Getting the Springdale Park-based facility...

The RSPCA is calling for information after a cat was found with gunshot wounds at a home in Huntingdale.A woman found the black and...

Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s rubbish collection service is a little on the nose this month after multiple reports from locals that landfill and recyclable...

53-metre footpath in Jarrahdale has become a hotly-contested topic.Or, at least, the absence of the footpath has, with council to address the issue for...

A fundraiser for the Cancer Council has shown the community of Roleystone in a new light.The Roleystone Laid Bare calendar features local ‘models’ who...

Four local residents have been named finalists in the 2023 WA Youth Awards.Their accomplishments will be on show at the WA Youth Awards gala...

The Byford Health Hub is inching closer to concrete reality.The East Metropolitan Health Service is now calling for registrations of health and social care...

Canning Council is helping residents to put the right thing in the right bin, with its eighth round of bin tagging commencing on Monday.The...

This year marks 25 years of uninterrupted service by Canning’s Community Safety team, who have been available around the clock 24 hours a day,...

Cannington detectives have charged a 34-year-old man over a burglary in Victoria Park on Sunday.About 12:10am, detectives were patrolling the Victoria Park area when...

Canning Council has secured $717,120 in Federal blackspot and $344,000 in State Government Black Spot funding for key road safety projects over the next...

Thousands of people donned their finest tartan for the Armadale Highland Gathering on Sunday.The day kicked off with the Perth Kilt Run, with over...

If you haven’t seen the headlines lately, there is a national referendum being held this Saturday, October 14.The vote is compulsory for all Australian...

 The kids of Armadale got to party at the skate park last week, as local youth support services teamed up to celebrate National Headspace...

Yokine resident Xuran Ning, 39, has appeared in Armadale Magistrates Court accused of stealing election signs alongside Canning councillor and mayoral candidate Jesse Jacobs.He...

It’s humbling to think that every fifth person you walk past on the street could be suffering from a mental illness.Perhaps you are too?...

Gosnells Council has bought four new hybrid vehicles, with more on the way, as part of the city’s efforts to reduce fuel consumption and...

The Armadale Soccer Club hosted its night of nights on Saturday, with the club celebrating its best premier league result this season.The club has...

Local pet owners struggling to make ends meet right now will be given a lifeline this month, with the RSPCA teaming up with Vetwest...