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...

Free entertainment draws big crowds to local show

New energy was brought to this year’s Kelmscott Agricultural Show as entertainers AC/DC Tribute Band, local singer-songwriter Dylan Hutchins and folk-rock artists No Mountain...

Fresh ideas spark new pathways for WA tourism

Curtin University students are bringing bold new ideas to the future of nature-based tourism in Western Australia, with fresh concepts that focus on culture,...

Staff run for the kids

With determination, 31 staff from Curtin University’s School of Nursing have come together to honour the legacy of a much-loved colleague, raising more than...

Twin tons light up a big weekend for Armadale

4th Grade At Gwynne Park, Armadale’s 4th Grade side stormed to a seven-wicket win over Jandakot Park, chasing 138 in just 21 overs thanks to...

Amanda’s legacy lives on through garden and goodwill

Among those who wandered through the Amanda’s Garden Fete in Southern River earlier this month was a meningococcal survivor, Nick Peters. Nick first met Barry...