Students dive into Italian culture after trip abroad
Ten Canning Vale College students have returned home with new friends and more love for language after taking part in the school’s first Italy...
Funding boost to support Swan Canning Riverpark
The State Government has announced another $1.85 million to support projects that will help protect and restore the Swan Canning Riverpark.
The funding is part...
Samuel’s big moment
Southern River students took on their highest division yet at SchoolSport WA (SSWA) and Field Carnival at the WA Athletics Stadium.
It was a big...
Local physio calls it a day
Armadale Physiotherapy opened its doors 43 years ago, but owner Jim Vanderplas says he’s finally ready to step back.
“I’m leaving on a high,” Mr...
Striving for excellence
Bannister Creek Primary School in Lynwood has been named one of four finalists in the ‘Excellence in Wellbeing and Learning’ category at the 2025...
Resident’s fire concern
It’s not all green in the picturesque hillside suburb of Mount Nasura.
Nestled among the trees is the home of residents Andy and Mary O’Neill,...
Comic’s laughter medicine
Award-winning comedian Nikki Justice has lived a life full of twists, turns and missteps, and she’s not afraid to laugh about it.
Ms Nikki grew...
Ghost town painting takes out top prize in art awards
Two winners sitting side by side were equally surprised when their names were called for first and second place at the weekend’s Armadale Society...
Ben’s 20 years of dedication to the police rangers pays off
Many of the young people in the Cecil Andrews College police rangers program have been through tough times, but unit leader Ben Boekholt says...
Ryan’s heart-felt ode to his grandfather takes out first place
According to Canning Vale College student Ryan Toor, writing isn’t just about imagination, it’s rather about empathy and awareness.
Ryan’s short story ‘The White Lily’...
Students’ mural magic
An Australian ringneck and young kangaroo are just some of the new members of the Serpentine Jarrahdale community, following the completion of a new...
Staff shortages ‘leaving prisoners no better off’, Inspector warns
Chronic staff shortages in health, mental health and rehabilitation services are leaving people in Western Australia’s prisons “no better shape than when they went...