Exactly thirty years ago, the Armadale Reptile Centre opened its doors to the public, making it the very first education centre of its kind...

A local athlete from Byford, Dane Sproxton, has made history over the weekend by becoming the youngest athlete in Australia to complete 24 Parkruns...

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has welcomed the announcement that a re-elected Cook Labor Government will commit $5 million towards the planned Jarrahdale Trails...

A man was lucky to walk away unscathed after driving into the side of a moving freight train in Cardup on Sunday morning.Emergency Services...

Just two days after the Cardup collision, The Nationals have released a policy which aims to improve safety at ‘passive’ railway crossings by enhancing...

Australia Day will hit a little different this year for those used to lighting up the night in Armadale.Last year the City of Armadale...

David Campbell is fed up with illegal dumping in residential construction areas and is calling on the City of Gosnells to take action before...

The Public Transport Authority (PTA) has confirmed it will monitor situation surrounding the Fremantle Road level crossing after resurfacing works caused a stir in...

Starting next month, the City of Canning will be commencing major renovations at the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes.The works are expected to run from...

Perth's walking and riding infrastructure is set for a major boost after the State Government announced $8.6 million in grants for new active transport...

Upgrades to Thornlie Station are now clearly visible as construction progresses on the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project.A new overpass to connect passengers between the...

The WA Liberals have announced a raft of election promises in Perth's southern suburbs, focusing on community sports facilities and promoting physical activity within...

The Willetton Dragons had mixed results across their four grades in last week's Round 10 one-day 50/50 matches of the WA Premier Cricket competition.The...

The City of Canning's free Outdoor Yoga at Shelley Foreshore kicked off last week, attracting more than 90 yoga enthusiasts of all ages.The 45-minute...

The inaugural IJG Gosnells Junior Invitational, held last month at the Gosnells Golf Club, saw 70 junior golfers compete in a thrilling 54-hole event.Hosted...

The City of Gosnells is inviting residents from across the area and beyond to come together and "celebrate what it means to be Australian...

Two research projects from Curtin University have been awarded almost $2.8 million in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants to enhance healthcare...

Cyclist dies after Kenwick hit-and-runA cyclist who was struck in an alleged hit-and-run incident in Kenwick on January 3 has sadly passed away.The 54-year-old...

Western Australians now have better access to lifesaving information with the launch of the new Emergency WA app.Emergency Services Minister Stephen Dawson said the...

Last Friday I took my eldest daughter and nieces (6, 7 and 10) to see Spare Parts Puppet Theatre’s latest major production, Hometown.Unbeknownst to...

WA Labor has announced Colleen Egan as the new candidate for the Thornlie electorate in this year’s state election.The appointment follows the unexpected withdrawal...

City of Canning Mayor Hall has described Australia Day as a "mess" and is calling on the federal government to make a clear decision...

Over 3300 letters of support have been collected so far as the City of Gosnells and the local community continue their drive to secure...

Twenty-one-year-old Lloyd Allen from Parkwood is one of just four Curtin University students to be awarded a prestigious 2025 New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarship,...

The $9 million new Station Street Bridge over the Canning River in Gosnells is taking shape and is on track for completion by mid-2025.The...

Cricket and soccer players in Gosnells will soon have a new playing field to enjoy, with Jean Garvey Park set to be upgraded in...

Six new "cutting-edge" safety camera trailers that can detect drivers using their mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt are set to commence operations...

In collaboration with the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) and the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA), the City of Canning has...

Bail for Kenwick hit-and-run accusedA man from Orange Grove accused of fleeing the scene of a serious crash in Kenwick, which has left a...

With just under two months until the state election, WA Labor is now scrambling to find a new candidate for Thornlie after Daniel Morrison-Bird's...

18-year-old Kevin Castle from Kent Street Senior High School has been awarded the prestigious Beazley Medal as the top student in the state for...

Work has officially begun on the extension to the Gosnells Bowling Club, with the first sod turned on the $2.75 million project, which will...

Gosnells families now have a new place for inclusive fun these school holidays with the opening of the all-abilities, steam-train-themed playground at Gosnells Oval.The...

As we look back on the year that was, we are inspired by the many individuals and communities within the City of Gosnells and...

According to new research from Curtin University, rising cigarette prices over the past several years have prompted more older Australians to turn to cannabis...

The follow-up report to the 2023 inspection of Banksia Hill Youth Detention Centre and Unit 18 at Casuarina Prison has found 'green shoots' of...

Scitech is set to launch a range of exciting new exhibits, thanks to a $571,000 Lotterywest grant and an extra $1 million in support...

Well, another year has passed us by.As someone much funnier than me once said: “Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana....

The new year is upon us, and with it comes the promise of change.Whether you like it or not, the City of Armadale is...

With the elevated rail structure nearing completion, the community has begun putting their own stamp on the Byford Rail Extension.Eight Western Australian and Noongar...

Around 200 people from Serpentine to Gosnells came together in Byford on December 20 to celebrate the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s first community Christmas...

This was the year the Oakford Bush Fire Brigade was promised construction would start on their new station.But after a decade of limbo, not...

The state government is planning on giving the old station master’s house in Kelmscott a new lease on life … again.This is the government’s...

With Christmas Day officially over, we're left squeezing down wrapping paper into the recycling bin and wondering how long the ham will last in...

One of the most popular golfing facilities in Perth's southern suburbs is set for a $1.85 million upgrade in early 2025.Located in Parkwood, Whaleback...

It will come as no surprise to those who frequent Westfield Carousel in Cannington that its car park has been named the riskiest in...

Every Monday night at the Kensington PCYC, a supportive community of men gathers to connect, offer mutual support, and foster personal growth in a...

After 16 years in Parliament, the incumbent Member for Thornlie, Chris Tallentire, has bid farewell to Parliament House in a candid and honest valedictory...

The City of Canning is inviting the community to kick off the new year with a bang at its annual concert and fireworks display...

Students and staff at Brookman Primary School in Langford have earned recognition for their work on an innovative Six Seasons Garden, which teaches students...

The Greater Brixton Street Wetlands is set to receive a $1.5 million funding boost from the State Government in an effort to preserve its...

Reserve F of Sutherlands Park, located in Huntingdale, is set to receive new LED floodlights after the City of Gosnells officially awarded the installation...

Police will be out in force this festive season as part of a $2.86 million crackdown on crime at Perth's shopping precincts.Known as Operation...

In an effort to make sport more accessible, more sporting facilities on public school sites will be opened up for community use outside of...

A small but dedicated group of Maddington locals gathered at Mission Australia's Wattle House earlier this month to address community concerns and discuss how...

In an effort to ease cost-of-living pressures on families, the State Government has made $2.4 million available to more than 560 WA public schools...

Armadale Senior High students have created a buzz with their innovation to support pollinators from the ravages of land clearing.The Minister’s Innovation Challenge 2024...

Work has officially started on the new Sienna Wood Town Centre which will provide a new retail hub in the heart of the rapidly...

While numbers of entries in this year’s City of Armadale Connected Community Christmas Lights Trail competition were down, the wow factor has grown exponentially.A...

There was a collective head-scratching moment last night when a road train managed to get stuck at the top of the Jull Street Mall.Emergency...

For 15 years, Friends of Forrestdale's David James has sounded the clarion call for the black swans who breed at the lake. Forrestdale Lake is...

When he was younger, Oakford resident Paul Speering never imagined he’d become a World Powerlifting Champion.But in October this year, at the age of...

Local kids wheeled into the Byford Youth Space last week to make their voices heard on design elements of the new pump track/jump line,...

Santa has been a busy boy this past week, with sightings in Byford and the City of Armadale.On Sunday, he accompanied members of the...

The narwhals are on their way to the US of A.After blowing everyone else out of the water at the First Lego League WAForrestfield...

One local family's Christmas is a lot merrier after purchasing a million-dollar lotto ticket from AP Newsagency in Byford on Saturday.Saturday’s draw saw two...

Katies in the Armadale Shopping Centre has been pummelled by people hoping to snap up a bargain in its final days.It’s the end of...

A portion of general waste from City of Canning residents will be sent to a processing plant in Kwinana, known as the Kwinana Energy...

Appalled I am appalled by the twist that the treasurer put on the worsening budget position... that it was due to paying money to veteran’s...

Community centre broken intoDetectives from Cannington’s Rapid High Harm Offender Response Team are seeking the public’s assistance regarding a burglary that occurred in Beckenham...

In an emotional farewell to politics, Bill Johnston, the Member for Cannington, delivered his valedictory speech to Parliament late last month, closing the chapter...

Truck rolls over in Armadale A truck driver walked away unscathed from a rollover on South West Highway near the Armadale Industrial Estate yesterday morning.Onlookers...

Animal cruelty offenders in two separate cases were sentenced at the Armadale Magistrates Court on Friday.The first of the two cases, presided over by...

As the private operator decided to cease operations, the Farmers Market on Manning has temporarily been saved, with DevelopmentWA stepping in to secure its...

Families across Canning now have a new place to play this summer, with the highly anticipated Shelley Beach Playground now officially open.Located along the...

The sounds of bells ringing and carolers singing filled the air last Saturday at the City of Gosnells' annual Jingle All the Way Christmas...

A 25-year-old man from Thornlie has been charged by Armadale Detectives after a stabbing incident at Thornlie Square shopping centre on Tuesday afternoon.Police say...

Saturday Lotto players that bought a ticket from Halls Head or Byford are encouraged to check their numbers.The past weekend saw games from Halls...

Work on the $13.1 million Langford Indoor Sports Centre, Gosnells' first indoor multi-court facility, has officially begun with a sod-turning ceremony marking the start...

Seven years ago, a group of veterans had the brilliant idea of creating a haven for people navigating the difficult shift from defence to...

Everyone was included in the City of Armadale’s Carols by Candlelight and Christmas Parade event at the weekend, with a special rendition of ‘O...

The festive season kicked off in style on Friday as the annual SJ Christmas Street Festival brought Mundijong alive with holiday magic.The much-anticipated community...

The new Piara Waters Library has just missed out on a state award recognising its accessibility.On December 3, during the week of International Day...

The City of Gosnells is planning to reduce Fremantle Road from four lanes to two as part of scheduled resurfacing works.As traffic has dropped...

This year there’ll be a place at the Christmas table for everyone in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale.Our society makes a big fuss over...

Work has officially started on the expansion of Byford Secondary College, which will increase the capacity of the school from 1680 to 2000 students.And...

The first official weekend of Summer proved challenging for emergency services workers who were kept busy at a number of incidents in the City...

Next year is shaping up to be a big year for the youth of SJ.Construction of the Byford Pump Track and the new-and-improved skate...

New and expecting parents in Perth can now access free mental health care and support through a federally-funded Perinatal Mental Health Centre now open...

A new investment partnership between the state and federal governments is set to deliver almost 1800 social and affordable homes for Western Australia.A total...

It’s been a very difficult year for the Armadale Police Rangers, but with strong support fromWA Police Commanders, the rangers had a very big...

The Armadale and Gosnells Head to Health Centres have been rebadged as Medicare Mental Health Centres.But it’s more than just a name change. As...

A Quarantine Area has been declared in Perth’s southern suburbs to support efforts to eradicate Queensland fruit fly (Qfly).The move comes after the damaging...

A budding artist from Clifton Hills Primary School was announced as one of four winners from Donna Faragher MLC’s last ever Christmas Card Art...

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley visited Yellowwood Park in Harrisdale last week to celebrate the completion of $200,000 worth of youth-focused park upgrades including...

Bikie gang members chargedTwo luxury cars and hundreds of thousands of dollars have been seized this week in two separate local stings, with detectives...

Western Australians and visitors can enjoy a memorable day out at WA's top museums for free between 15 December 2024 and 31 March 2025.Entry...

Major crash investigators are seeking information regarding a fatal crash that occurred in Thornlie on Saturday, December 7.Just before 8:50 pm, a crash involving...

The State Government has unveiled a $97.3 million biosecurity hub in Canning Vale to bolster WA's defence against pest and disease outbreaks, including the...

One of the most troublesome intersections in the City of Canning is finally set for an overhaul, with community consultation now open for the...

At just 18 years old, Hannah-Jade Keppler from Ferndale has already made her mark on the Perth musical theatre scene, writing and producing the...

All four Willetton Dragons' senior cricket teams were back in action last weekend against Perth as they began day two of their Round 7...

In what's being touted as the most significant change to the local government sector in more than 25 years, the Local Government Amendment Bill...

The federal government has announced an investment of $10.65 million towards the upgrade of the Sutherlands Park Sporting and Recreational Precinct in Huntingdale, which...

In a first for public hospitals in WA, the state's first fully endorsed midwife-led maternity service opened its doors in Bentley this week.The $2.6...

Fifteen years after talks first began about revitalising the underutilised site, work has finally commenced on the Bentley Redevelopment Project. Stage One of the project...

As Christmas approaches, the spirit of giving is alive and well at HDStreetwise, a non-profit charity based in Kenwick that provides support to those...

The final report into financial services regulatory frameworks concerning financial abuse in Australia has been tabled and unanimously adopted in federal parliament.Banks, insurers, superannuation...

A bill to reform the ‘triangle of pain’ – the three main and disparate statutes that govern veteran entitlements – is currently making its...

The Armadale Primary School community has marked the 125th anniversary of the school by planting a tree.The flooded gum sapling, sprung from a parent...

The battle for Tangney is heating up as Labor's first-term MP Sam Lim prepares to defend his seat against Liberal candidate Howard Ong, a...

Nominations for the 2025 City of Gosnells Neighbour of the Year Award are now open.The award celebrates and recognises those in our community who...

In an effort to combat illegal dumping, which has become a persistent challenge, the City of Gosnells has installed covert cameras throughout the local...

Bannister Creek Primary School in Lynwood has been celebrated at the 2024 WA Education Awards, receiving the Cultural Responsiveness Award for its dedication to...

Students at Seaforth Primary School in Gosnells now have a special place to seek support and build friendships, thanks to the generosity of the...

Last Friday night, the Canning Vale community gathered at The Last Local for a special Movember fundraising event, raising over $8,000 for men's health...

Last Saturday, in Round 7 of the WA Premier Cricket season, the Willetton Dragons' senior men's teams faced off against Perth Cricket Club on...

With Christmas quickly approaching, the City of Gosnells is inviting the community to get into the holiday spirit at the Christmas-themed pop-up markets this...

Expressions of Interest for the 2024-25 Volunteer Grant Program are now open to community organisations across the Swan electorate.Through the program, grants ranging from...

With last Sunday marking National Water Safety Day, City of Gosnells Mayor Terresa Lynes is hoping to raise awareness of the importance of water...

It’s now been a year since trains on the Armadale line ground to a halt.With only six months remaining of the scheduled 18-month shutdown,...

In a world where generative artificial intelligence is starting to supplant the essence of the human experience, what will the role of storytellers be?That...

The ladies from Mundijong Arts and Crafts have a lot to be proud of, after finishing off their 200th quilt for the year.“The ladies...

A unique cultural tour which will move with the six Noongar seasons has just launched in the City of Armadale.On Friday, movers and shakers...

Dunnell Park in Maddington is set for a revamp, with the City of Gosnells working alongside Water Corporation to transform the park's stormwater drainage...

South Metropolitan TAFE in Bentley has launched WA's first Mini Woolies, a simulated retail environment designed to help students with disability develop essential workplace...

It’s time to have your say on the new Byford Pump Track.Construction on the pump track is due to start next year, with $1.34...

An Armadale man who assaulted and threatened a taxi driver with an imitation gun has been arrested.Armadale Detectives have charged a 61-year-old man after...

With the countdown to the festive season underway, the City of Canning's Civic Amphitheatre is set to come alive on Saturday, December 14, as...

Jarrahdale is galloping closer to earning the title of Western Australia’s first Horse Trail Town, with construction now underway on 28 kilometres of new...

Batteries left on charge are believed to be the cause of a fire that shut down Saw Rd in Armadale on Tuesday morning.The fire...

A 66-year-old woman and 61-year-old man from Southern River have been charged with 23 counts of animal cruelty over an alleged Pomeranian puppy farm...

A team of enterprising young scientists from Gwynne Park Primary have devised a plan to alleviate homelessness by cleaning up the oceans.And their ground-breaking...

A plan to convert the old Alcoa railway line at Jarrahdale into a tourist attraction is on the right track.The rail line once connected...

When Jacqui Burrage first took on the leadership role at Australian Christian College – Darling Downs in 2017, there were only 36 enrolments.The Brookdale-based...

Two teenagers were arrested with lighting the fire in Champion Lakes that threatened hundreds of homes, killed livestock and caused peak hour chaos on...

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is on the hunt for a second base camp – in Byford.With the shire expected to triple in population...

Former Labor MP Barry Urban is fighting for his life in hospital after a brutal attack at a Kelmscott tyre business on Tuesday.A 25-year-old...

The Serpentine Jarrahdale Men’s Shed has had a busy year once again in 2024.According to Secretary Ray Schmidt, the shire has really looked after...

A Seville Grove teen has been arrested after his dangerous driving spree through Byford was filmed and shared online.On Monday 18 November, Road Policing...

Construction has started on a $15.5 million redevelopment at Roleystone Community College to deliver a range of new purpose-built learning facilities for students.The project...

What’s the difference between the regular alphabet and the Christmas alphabet?<The Christmas alphabet has noel.>A little tummy tickler there to get you in the...

The WA All Abilities team has returned from Brisbane with their heads held high.Last weekend, the APM WA AFL Inclusion State Team – coached...

The SJ Shire’s beloved Christmas Lights Competition is back for 2024, offering locals the chance to showcase their holiday spirit and win cash prizes...

After lengthy discussions with the City of Gosnells, Main Roads WA (MRWA) has rejected a proposal for traffic signals at the intersection of Burslem...

Centennial Pioneer Park and the Civic Centre Gardens are set to transform into a magical Christmas wonderland with the return of the City of...

The Gosnells Bowling Club is set for a $2.74 million upgrade with plans to extend its facilities and replace perimeter fencing.A contractor was formally...

At age 94, John Mealor from Willetton still remarkably plays 18 holes of golf twice a week at Whaleback Golf Course in Parkwood.For Mealor,...

Four locally themed artworks set to feature at the new Ranford Road, Nicholson Road, and Thornlie train stations have been unveiled.Created by seven artists,...

With the festive season upon us, the City of Gosnells is calling on residents to brighten their neighbourhoods and spread Christmas cheer by entering...

This Friday, The Last Local in Canning Vale is throwing a Movember extravaganza to support men's health, with owner Mickey Phull set to shave...

The Willetton Dragons delivered a commanding performance on day two of their fixtures against South Perth last weekend, winning three of their four matches.In...

With Christmas just around the corner, a free outdoor screening of the festive favourite Elf (2003) will be held at Carabeen Park on Westfield...

The City of Canning is set to crack down on abandoned shopping trolleys from major retailers after concerns were raised in last week's council...

The Gosnells community has rallied together to support families in need this Christmas, with local businesses and residents stepping up to donate thousands of...

In what may be the oldest direct evidence of ancient hot water activity on Mars, new research led by Curtin University has uncovered clues...

The state government is encouraging Western Australians to check the WA Register of Unclaimed Money, as they could be missing out on lost or...

A 28-year-old woman from Kenwick has been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly failing to seek veterinary care for her Jack Russell Terrier, who...

Multi-vehicle police pursuit ends in GosnellsPolice are searching for the driver of a silver Holden Calais involved in a multi-vehicle police pursuit that ended...

A deceptive traffic sign which mysteriously appeared over the weekend on the corner of Third and Railway Avenues in Kelmscott has been removed by...

There’s nothing Aussies love more than something quirky to ogle at as they drive about.Oversized icons and fish-out-of-water monuments dot our landscape, imbuing it...

Mundijong has been highlighted as one of three growth areas in Perth with the potential to turn around WA’s housing crisis.Urban Development Institute of...

Students at Neerigen Brook Primary School have been left with a smile on their face and a song in their hearts after some very...

Without warning, the load limit of a small culvert bridge on Hopeland Rd was derated, causing headaches for dozens of locals who operate businesses...

The City of Gosnells is now reevaluating its consent for a proposed drive-in cinema at Harmony Fields in Maddington, following significant community backlash.A motion...

Through the power of knitting, 25 women from the Herald Avenue Senior Citizens Centre in Willetton are making a difference in the lives of...

Gwynne Park Primary School has thoroughly embraced the old proverb ‘it takes a village to raise a child’, on its journey to meeting the...

A year 10 Kelmscott Senior High School student has been recognised as one of the most brilliant scientific minds of his age in the...

As the countdown towards the 2025 WA state election begins, election promises rolling in, with the WA Liberal Party pledging $10 million toward a...

The transformation of Armadale is ratcheting up another notch, with news over the weekend that the city was successful in its bid for a...

With her cottage-style garden full of native plants, hardy exotics, and colourful annual blooms, Southern River homeowner and eager gardener Sarah Clarke has won...

Motorists and pedestrians in Gosnells and Maddington are being warned of major disruptions due to ongoing significant maintenance work along the Armadale train line,...

Mandurah Detectives have busted an alleged copper thief after $6000 in high voltage copper cable was stolen in Karnup earlier this month.On Friday 8...

Sweetheart, the beloved yellow-crested Cockatoo, is safely back home with her caretaker, Joel "Birdman" Cornwall, following her disappearance, which was reported on the front...

In her first community visit to Western Australia since being sworn in, the Governor-General of Australia, Sam Mostyn, visited Gosnells last week to attend...

The Willetton Dragons first-grade cricket team is in a reasonable position after Day one of their two-day clash with South Perth at Hola Park,...

A comedy adventure full of dragons, dastardly plans, dire deeds and decidedly dramatic dramas will come to life in Roleystone at the end of...

The City of Canning Camco Engineering Mayor's Charity Gala Dinner, held earlier this month at the Riverton Library, has raised an impressive $85,291 for...

A "world-class" hockey hub based in Bentley is one step closer to reality after the finalisation of key agreements between Curtin University and the...

The City of Canning is hosting a series of free events and activities from November 28 to December 8 to celebrate International Day of...

Man charged after machete assault in BeckenhamCannington Detectives have charged a 22-year-old man from Carlisle following an incident that occurred in Beckenham last Sunday,...

A new service for victims of crime is available at the Citizens Advice Bureau in Armadale Central Shopping Centre.If you have been a victim...

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has begun consultation on the first stage of its assessment of the proposed Outer Harbour Port Development in the...

The Kelmscott Busway will be closed while the Public Transport Authority renews the pedestrian and vehicle level crossings at Kelmscott Station at the end...

On Monday, Miss 5 and I made the trek out to Karrinyup for the Perth premiere of Wicked.The foyer was overflowing with Perth’s glitterati...

Sixteen-year-old Roshan Joseph Biju dreams of being the first Western Australian badminton player to wear the green and gold at an Olympics.After sweeping the...

Each Friday morning, a captivating sound rings out from the Bill Hicks Pavilion in Byford.Inside, an eclectic group of women are gathered in a...

Sidestepping a peacock, I get my first breathtaking view of the Wungong Dam.For an instant, I have the giddy sense of being an intrepid...

A Byford mother has turned a family tragedy into a story of hope with the release of her first book, told from the perspective...

A 22-year-old man was killed in a “brutal” crash on Thomas Rd in Oakford early on Saturday morning.Jady Turner was travelling west on Thomas...

Remembrance Day was honoured in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale with a service conducted by the Serpentine Jarrahdale RSL Sub Branch at ANZAC Memorial...

The Perth Hills is a special place and now everyone is starting to know about it thanks to a unique tourism collaboration between five...

Work to significantly improve the safety and efficiency of one of Perth's most notorious intersections, the Nicholson Road, Garden Street, and Yale Road roundabout,...

On Monday, at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, we paused for a minute's silence across the nation to...

The final master plan for a seven-kilometre-long linear park underneath the recently elevated Armadale/Thornlie rail line has been officially unveiled.Running below Carlisle Station to...

As the race towards both the WA state and federal elections early next year heats up, Bruce Henderson will once again be vying to...

More than 40,000 people descended on Mills Park in Beckenham last week for the City of Gosnells largest Fusion Food and Culture Festival to...

More than 2,000 letters supporting the City of Gosnell's proposed Sutherlands Park Leisure, Aquatic and Sports Hub (SPLASH) are set to be presented by...

Out of 9,700 participants from 564 schools across Western Australia, year 7 Southern River College student Sophie McLeod has been crowned High School Champion...

An incredible weekend of cricket from the Willetton boys saw all eight teams that competed across the weekend bring home victories, from the first-grade...

Pramana Medical Centre in Gosnells has been honoured with the title of "Medicare Champion" at a ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra last week,...

The City of Canning is inviting families and kids to enjoy a day of free fun at this year’s Muddy Hands Festival, happening on...

Arson Squad seeks info on Southern River house fire. Arson Squad detectives are seeking public information regarding a house fire that occurred in Southern River...

An impassioned plea by a Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale councillor has paused a plan to clear banksia woodland in Oldbury for sand mining.At last...

A frenetic thrum emanated from the Armadale District Hall as the sun set on Friday.The cream of the city’s art scene had gathered to...

Permapole has defended itself against claims that stormwater run-off containing dangerous levels of heavy metals was discharged from its site into the local environment.Last...

Next week a dynamic duo from Kelmscott High will be jet setting to the United States to compete in the World Scholar’s Cup Tournament...

It’s now been one year since the realisation of the Byford and Districts Croquet Club, and founder Marie Donovan couldn’t be prouder.With 14 registered...

Ever since the Harrisdale Senior High School Musical Theatre Club was launched last year, its members have walked with a little more spring in...

A Western Australian local has taken out the second Mundijong Open Quick Shear in a blinding 19.34 seconds.In his only WA Quick Shear appearance...

The battle for Bullwinkel is bringing out the big guns.Former Prime Minister John Howard landed in Perth last week to urge voters in Bullwinkel...

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is calling on young people to be the local voice for their generation.The shire is building a new Youth...

Festival-goers are being encouraged by the City of Gosnells to take advantage of a free shuttle service running from Maddington Central to Mills Park...

The METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project has reached its peak construction phase, with 100 per cent of the rail tracks now laid...

East Cannington resident Des Bowers has raised concerns over a bus stop bench directly outside Gibbs Street Primary School, which he claims becomes dangerously...

Linda Billington's Rockin' the Pink High Tea Fundraiser, recently held at the Gosnells Golf Club, has raised a remarkable $14,931 for breast cancer research.Amid...

More than 5,000 stargazers are expected to descend on Curtin University this Saturday, November 9, from 5:30 pm to 9:30, as Astrofest, Australia's largest...

Canning Vale pavilion hit by vandalism after $1.5M upgradeThe newly renovated Canning Vale Pavilion and Changerooms at Canning Vale Oval have been targeted by...

Families from across Perth's southern suburbs gathered at the Cannington Exhibition Centre & Showgrounds last weekend for the 115th Canning Show.The two-day event, split...

UPDATE: The bird has now been found and safely returned to Birdman. Local legend Joel "Birdman" Cornwall is pleading for the return of his beloved...

Bentley-based writer Dr Yirga Gelaw Woldeyes has been awarded the prestigious City of Fremantle Hungerford Award for his book Trials of Hope (የተስፋ ፈተና),...

As an open-admission facility that never turns away any cats or kittens, WA's largest cat shelter, Cat Haven, is urgently appealing to the community...

The Willetton Premier Cricket club's first-grade side was once again on the road this week as they took on Bayswater-Morley Bears in the first...

To celebrate Seniors Week, a wide range of fun-packed activities and events designed to boost health and wellbeing will be held by the City...

Tickets are now on sale for the return of the popular and multi-award-winning Ghost Walks Historical Tours run by the City of Gosnells.Starting on...

With the support of generous community donors, Gosnells Community Legal Centre (GCLC) is set to expand its Child Support law services, which have been...

The City of Canning has partnered with Good Sammy Enterprises to launch an innovative on-demand donation collection service, making it easier for residents to...

Armadale actor Ron Arthurs has earned a coveted spot in the Global Finals of the renowned World Monologue Games – the largest acting competition...

There was heartbreak around the state as a 2024 premiership slipped out of reach of the Dockers in their final rounds.But as September hopes...

Toxic levels of arsenic and chromium have been found in water samples taken from open drains lining the Cardup Business Park by a local...

Harmony Fields in Maddington could soon be home to a massive outdoor drive-in cinema featuring four screens, a central café, and a mini golf...

The iconic century-old Norfolk Island Pine tree, located at the site of the old Gosnells railway station, is set to be chopped down this...

A modern revival of an ancient tradition practised widely in Indigenous communities across Australia is playing an important role in reconnecting people with their...

After record-breaking crowds at last year's show, event organisers believe this year's Canning Show will be "bigger and better" featuring "more free fun."The two-day...

Harrisdale Senior High’s Musical Theatre Club hit all the right notes during its recent debut performances at the Perth Royal Show.Student performers got the...

Mundijong will once again welcome the fastest blades in the world this Saturday for the west’s largest open quick shear competition.The second Mundijong Open...

Last week teachers at Kelmscott High School were honoured for the special role they play in shaping the minds and characters of generations of...

A baby born at Armadale Hospital could have been the one to tip Western Australia’s population over three million for the very first time.Baby...

Ten proud State Emergency Services volunteers were recognised for their service to the Armadale SES unit at a recent awards night.The Armadale unit prides...

Last Friday evening the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale hosted the much-anticipated ‘Lights, Sirens & Superheroes’ at Mundijong Oval.The event attracted nearly 2000 people, and...

Roleystone Theatre’s Shakespeare in the Park is back for another season – and this year has two new locations.Head to the 18th lawn at...

Seeking to reduce its carbon emissions across the shire, the City of Gosnells has formally adopted a comprehensive Emissions Reduction Strategy (ERS).The ERS aims...

Over 400 competitors from across the country descended on Queens Park last week, with the West Australian Eight Ball Federation (WAEBF) hosting this year's...

The Willetton Dragons' first-grade side was the only senior team to secure a victory at the weekend, defeating the Melville Storm in a comprehensive...

One local woman from Queens Park has taken a stand against rising crime in her suburb by presenting a petition with 60 signatures to...

The City of Canning council has voted to adopt recommendations to change the classification of land in Canning Vale from 'Public Open Space' to...

The State Government has announced that the City of Armadale, City of Gosnells, and City of Canning will receive a combined total of $247,200...

Venom: The Last Dance is a decent sci-fi action Halloween flick that families with tweens can enjoy together without leaving the cinema traumatised.Based on...

A unique new program at Armadale Senior High School has been fostering champions.In 2022, the school partnered with Clear Path Jiu Jitsu to work...

After back-to-back wins there’s no doubting it now: the Byford and Districts Country Club is the very best in the state.And if they don’t...

It’s now been just over a year since the Watkins Rd Waste Transfer Station was hurriedly closed due to asbestos contamination.Since then, a site...

Bronwyn Brims is a woman of many talents; she’s a passionate student of conservation, a gifted professional artist, and the Bedfordale Volunteer Bush Fire...

A simple idea to create a safe space for guys to offload their worries has now become a nation-wide phenomenon.Recent studies have been showing...

One of Jarrahdale’s first settler families – the Bucklands – will be honoured at a special service on Saturday.The Jarrahdale Heritage Society is hosting...

Armadale creatives are getting ready to paint the town red at one of the most highly anticipated events on the local arts calendar.The Armadale...

A local instructor has been named the 2024 Swim Teacher of the Year by Royal Life Saving WA.The Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre’s Rachel...

The community is getting its first sneak peek at the new Byford Health Hub, with architect images shared exclusively with The Examiner on Monday.Residents...

Celebrating its 25th year, a remarkable amount of just under $35,000 has been raised at this year's Amanda's Garden Fete, held on October 12-13...

Seventeen-year-old local singer-songwriter Ava Sharp has been crowned the winner of the City of Gosnells 2024 Underground Sounds competition.Formally known as Gozzy Rock, the...

Young Samuel Thomas, founder of the Gosnells-based not-for-profit Sam's Spares, has been named the 2024 Westfield Carousel Local Hero, taking home a $20,000 grant...

After concerns were raised by staff and parents at Lynwood Senior High School, the City of Canning Council has moved a motion to formally...

Southern River mother of two, Laura Coates, is urging parents of young children to seek support sooner rather than later if they notice communication...

WA businessman and farmer Mic Fels, a resident of South Perth, has been selected by the Liberal Party as their candidate for the seat...

The Gosnells Knowledge Centre, located in The Agonis building along Albany Highway, celebrated its 20th anniversary this month, with an official name change back...

The Willetton Dragons took on Gosnells at Hola Park, with all four senior sides emerging victorious.The 1st-grade side lost the toss and was sent...

The state government has lodged a development application for the construction of 49 new townhouses and apartments on an 8,500 square metre State-owned site...

Canning police takes action on crimeAs part of Operation Toolibin, between Tuesday, October 15, and Sunday, October 26, Cannington Police, in collaboration with the...

The State Government has introduced new flexible payment options to help WA drivers who may struggle to pay traffic fines by the due date.Payment...

This month Roleybushcare volunteers will celebrate thirty years of safeguarding local trees from a biological bulldozer.Who knows what bleak future Roleystone reserves might have...

It’s looking increasingly likely that Byford will have its promised pump track and jump line by August next year.At last week’s special council meeting,...

Becoming a published author is a dream that many secretly harbour, and few realise.But a group of students from Armadale Primary School have done...

The Perth Hills boast a relatively untapped treasure trove of delights for domestic, interstate and international tourists.Its offerings rival those in the Adelaide Hills,...

Nearly 100 people turned up to celebrate the Hopeland School’s centenary on Saturday.Event organiser, and former pupil, Sue Mead said she was thrilled with...

City of Armadale councillor Jiby Joy has thrown his hat in the ring for the new state seat of Oakford, which encompasses Anketell, Aubin...

From Monday, curious locals will have the chance to tune into the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale council meetings from the comfort of their own...

State Emergency Service volunteers from all over the state descended on Jarrahdale on Saturday to mark 65 years of being there for WA communities...

Local farmers opposed to the phasing out of sheep live exports are cynical about the federal government’s latest cash splash.Farming leaders are accusing the...

The City of Armadale is welcoming submissions for the 2025 Humans of Armadale.Humans of Armadale is based on the original and famous Humans of...

The equine community is in for a real treat this Sunday as Serpentine plays host to the Australian Show Driving Championships.This is the first...

The Nationals WA have unveiled a plan to tackle the rising road toll across WA with the $276 million Safer Local Roads program.This initiative...

The eagerly anticipated development of the Langford Sporting Complex is set to begin next month, with demolition work now scheduled to clear the way...

Local swimming club, Riverton Aquanauts, has been awarded Metro Club of the Year at the prestigious Swimming WA Awards of Excellence.The annual event, hosted...

A petition to widen Shelley Bridge, launched by Liberal Candidate for the State seat of Riverton Amanda Spencer-Teo, has now attracted nearly 1,000 signatures.In...

The Willetton Dragons 1st grade men's team fell 60 runs short in their round 2 clash against the Scarborough Gulls at Justin Langer Oval...

The removal of traffic signals at Hale Road and Welshpool Road along Tonkin Highway is one step closer today, with expressions of interest now...

A towering five-metre winged humanoid puppet, known as The Messenger, will make its Western Australian debut at the City of Gosnells Fusion Food and...

Kicking off the City of Gosnells event season, more than 3,000 people flocked to Harmony Fields in Maddington for the Hoedown at Harmony event...

Boyle Playground, previously known as Orange Grove Community Reserve, has received a $242,000 upgrade, transforming it into an inclusive space for all abilities.The new...

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has confirmed with Examiner Newspapers that as of Friday October 4, 172 trees have been...

With nominations only open until Thursday, October 31, City of Gosnells residents are encouraged to submit their nominations for the Community Citizen of the...

Local businesses targeted by thievesDetectives from the Cannington Rapid High Harm Offender Response Squad are seeking the public’s assistance regarding a series of burglaries...

A 39-year-old woman from Redcliffe has been charged with failing to alleviate harm to her 14-week-old Rottweiler puppy.A City of Belmont ranger discovered the...

The year 2024 is an auspicious one for the dedicated group of hard-working volunteers who make up the Kelmscott Agricultural Society.This year marks the...

For forty years Adrian Loos has supplied the soundtrack to people’s lives from his eclectic Kelmscott music store.His shop persevered through each cataclysmic revolution...

Downhill is on the rise in WA, and a steadily growing crew from Byford has been riding the surge and bringing in the bling.Byford...

On Saturday the Hopeland community, and generations of expats, will gather to celebrate the 100-year reunion of the old Hopeland school.Hopeland district began as...

Growing up on a sprawling property that 'pretty much' backed onto Araluen, Hans Bruechle had a lot of time to himself which he spent...

Kelmscott Baseball Club have launched their season with a huge opener at John Dunn.The club was overjoyed to see a larger-than-anticipated turnout, with families...

The sun beamed down on the hordes of people who lapped up the Caledonian spirit at Armadale’s Highland Gathering on Sunday.Billed as WA’s largest...

The 2024/25 State Duathlon Championships are heading to Champion Lakes Regatta Centre this Sunday, 13 October, from 8am.The EXSS Sprint Duathlon will welcome athletes...

Following sell-out shows in Armadale and Fremantle, Perth musicians Wayne Perry and Ian Simpson return to our region, accompanied by the Classic Sounds Orchestra,...

Willetton Premier Cricket Club officially launched their 2024/5 season last week, bringing together players, families, and cricket icons for a night of celebration.In attendance...

With a price tag of $1.352 billion, construction on the new METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link is now progressing rapidly, with the new Nicholson Road and...

With the backing of the WA Police Union, City of Gosnells Councillor Kevin McDonald has officially announced his candidacy as an independent for the...

A new memorial plaque at Ellis Brook Valley has been unveiled to honour the legacy of the late John Bowler, a driving force and...

As part of the City of Canning's Wanju Welcome Neighbourhoods, an action plan aimed at celebrating diversity and building community connections in the local...

Construction of new cricket nets is well underway at John Connell Reserve in Leeming as the 2024/25 cricket season gets underway.The new nets will...

With the Restricted Burning Period officially underway until Saturday, November 30, the City of Gosnells is urging residents to prepare and ensure their properties...

As part of a plan to rename all conservation category wetlands in the City of Gosnells, two wetlands in Canning Vale have become the...

Police investigate Cannington sex assaultsSex Assault Squad detectives are appealing for public information in relation to two incidents that occurred in Cannington last month.At...

Last month the City of Armadale celebrated the delivery of its first load of rubbish to Australia’s inaugural ‘energy recovery’ facility in Kwinana, labelling...

After a grand tour of the Darling Range electorate on Tuesday, Opposition and Nationals WA leader Shane Love is scratching his head over why...

When the state government poo-pooed the suggestion to locate its new emergency services training academy in Mardella, it triggered a rethink about what the...

There were over 7000 accidents on Bali roads last year and 632 deaths, according to Bali Police Chief Inspector General Ida Bagus Kade Putra...

Jarrahdale sparkled on Sunday as it played host to the shire’s favourite annual event.The SJ Lions Club’s Sandra Hawkins said 5500 people filed through...

Gosnells will lead the state in its rate of failed businesses over the next year, according to a leading credit reporting bureau.CreditorWatch’s chief economist...

Colourful road safety messages have been catching the attention of passers-by in Byford over the past week.Fifty-four eye-catching adhesive decals were installed last Wednesday...

The Byford Heritage Country Choir is determined to help others in need next year after raising an incredible $3400 for the Wright family at...

Peel Harvey Biosecurity Group (PHBG) is urging landholders to ramp up control efforts as fox kits begin to leave their dens and hunt for...

Students at Cecil Andrews College in Seville Grove have been building bikes to gift to local primary schoolers.The Bike Rescue program, delivered by youth...

Serpentine’s Dr Brian Walker MLC has slammed Labor’s ‘knee-jerk’ anti-vaping laws, and suggested an alternate solution that “follows science rather than the hysteria”.Speaking on...

Work is underway in Serpentine Jarrahdale on the nbn Fixed Wireless network to provide access to faster speeds and extended coverage of the nbn...

The invasive polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB) is continuing to threaten local tree populations in Canning, prompting urgent calls for community vigilance and action.The City...

Six female South-western Snake-necked Turtles (officially known as Chelodina oblonga), rescued from drying wetlands last summer, have been safely returned to a City of...

Peace Park in Maddington is set to undergo a $1.7 million transformation, starting in early 2025, aimed at improving parkland facilities on the park's...

Thornlie Senior High School (TSHS) rolled out the red-carpet last week for former student Caitlin Parker, Australia's first female boxer to win an Olympic...

Man damages busArmadale Police are appealing for public assistance as they continue to investigate an incident that occurred at Kelmscott Station on Saturday 31...

Western Power has been fined $40,000 for failing to have adequate electrical testing processes after a Manning resident received an electric shock in April...

As part of a move by the City of Gosnells to reduce its carbon footprint, eight electric cars arrived at the Civic Centre last...

For one day only, donations made to RSPCA WA this Thursday, October 3, will be matched, dollar for dollar.Corporate partners and generous individual donors...

After its successful debut last year, Hoedown at Harmony returns this Friday, October 4.Hosted by the City of Gosnells, the free event will feature...

Thirty-two trees, including several significant mature ones, are set to be retained after the City of Gosnells voted to formally adopt a redesigned Improvement...

Ron Sao has been announced as WA Labor's candidate for Cannington in the 2025 state election, seeking to replace retiring Member Bill Johnston.Raised in...

The State Government has announced its preferred location for a new high-security youth detention facility at the Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention Centre in Canning...

A teen has died in a car crash near Jarrahdale this morning.Officers from the Major Crash Investigation Section are still investigating the fatal crash...

Last Friday night, the City of Canning celebrated local creativity at its annual Art Awards at the Riverton Library, recognising some of the finest...

When you think of a Lawn Bowls Club, the first thing you may think of is cheap drinks and a peaceful environment for retirees...

In what's claimed to be the state's first food waste recycling process initiated by a local council, the City of Gosnells will provide 2,000...

For many people in today’s busy world, the urgency to take phone calls or messages whilst driving is too much and the results can...

Several residents of the City of Gosnells became Australian Citizens last week during a ceremony held at Mills Park in Beckenham, to celebrate Australian...

The debate about rates pressures on residents isn’t going away anytime soon.At last week’s council meeting, Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale councillor Shaye Mack said...

Starting on Tuesday, for the entire month of October, the City of Canning will host its annual Community Safety Month initiative, focusing on raising...

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was joined by Premier Roger Cook and State Transport Minister Rita Saffioti at the construction site of the...

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Amanda’s Garden Fete, which is held annually in October in commemoration of Barry and Lorraine Young’s daughter...

The City of Canning is seeking public feedback from residents and park users on a proposal to change Sandra Park in Rossmoyne to a...

There was a huge turnout last weekend from local parishioners through to former residents, local politicians and others who joined in the 120th celebrations...

The City of Canning is exploring the possibility of providing financial incentives to ratepayers who successfully nominate significant trees on their private properties for...

It was a case of crazy hair and socks everywhere when Fat Cat made a surprise visit to Beenyup Primary School last week all...

A lawyer and former Liberal staffer has put his hat in the ring to contest the Federal seat of Burt at the next election.Sean...

With new limits on the number of cats a person can keep coming into effect next month, the City of Gosnells is urging residents...

Teachers at West Byford Primary School are bringing digital technologies into everyday learning thanks to Alcoa and Scitech.Facilitated by Scitech, Alcoa Real World Digital...

Mia Davies MP, The Nationals candidate for Bullwinkel, has accused the state government of dropping the ball when responding to the continued spread of...

This year's Y WA (formerly YMCA) Youth Parliament representative for Thornlie, Amit Kunnath, a Law and Psychology student at Curtin University and proud lifelong...

Curtin University is seeking Year 6 students from across the state and country to participate in a study aimed at improving understanding of the...

Some Thornlie residents have been left feeling exposed and have raised significant privacy concerns as the true scale of the pedestrian footbridge over the...

A 69-year-old woman and her 66-year-old brother from Maddington have each been fined $6,000 and prohibited from owning animals for five years after being...

The federal government has announced an expansion of the free shingles vaccination program to now cover hundreds of thousands more Australians living with underlying...

In an effort to ease the cost of living, WA Seniors are now eligible for a four-cent-per-litre fuel discount, thanks to a new partnership...

Major Crash Investigators are appealing for information following a crash in Martin that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old boy.The victim was a...

The City of Gosnells has unveiled its mega $132 million vision for the Sutherlands Park Leisure, Aquatic and Sports Hub (SPLASH) and is rallying...

An updated draft scheme and master plan for the Bentley Redevelopment project have finally been released for public comment.The 110 and 66-page documents outline...

In the heart of Gosnells, a grassroots campaign first started by one woman has completely transformed her local community with the launch of a...

Six finalists have been announced for this year's Underground Sounds (formerly known as the Gozzy Rock), with a diverse line-up of local talent ready...

In collaboration with Behavioural Science students from the University of Notre Dame, Year 5 and 6 South Thornlie Primary School students have recently participated...

The City of Canning has voted to apply for a grant from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries to fund the...

Construction on the Queens Park Open Space (QPOS) redevelopment is set to begin in November, following the City of Canning's approval of a preferred...

The first truckload of waste from the City of Gosnells was delivered to the new Kwinana Energy Recovery facility this week, marking the start...

In response to concerning data revealed in the 2021 Australian Early Development Census, the Y WA (formally known as YMCA WA) has created a...

Forty students from Curtin University recently teamed up with academic, community and industry leaders to develop innovative solutions for the disability sector through an...

The state minister for Early Childhood Education, Sabine Winton, recently joined Member for Riverton, Dr Jags Krishnan, on a tour of Riverton’s child care...

The City of Canning is set to launch a new neighbourhood program, Streetsport, at this year’s ‘Youth Fest.’Funded by a grant from the Department...

Kristine White is lucky to be alive.In March, she went under the knife at Fiona Stanley to receive an urgent heart bypass after doctors...

Three-year-old Elias beams at his audience as he proudly sits unaided atop his trusty steed, Tolly.There are tears at the corners of most eyes...

Last week Serpentine Primary School Principal Stephanie Le Lievre was recognised as the shining light she is.Each year, twelve exemplary Australian teachers (and a...

The rail line in Armadale has been dramatically rising from its terrestrial footings to its new 10-metre-high perch above the CBD.As its elevation becomes...

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has been recognised as the inaugural recipient of the Local Government Authority of the Year award at the 2024...

Four families have been left without homes after fires ripped through their houses in four separate tragedies over the past week.A young couple lost...

The Serpentine – Jarrahdale Netball Association was denied access to ACROD parking and disabled toilet facilities on their biggest day of the year.While there...

When asked what they wanted to do for a service project in term three, Armadale Active Girl Guides chose to run a bake sale...

Bright blue skies and a huge crowd of supporters met the six teams competing in this year’s Serpentine Jarrahdale Netball Association Grand Finals on...

Local kids got the chance to learn some new tricks last week when a proudly First Nations-led circus ensemble from regional Queensland brought their...

One of Beenyup Primary’s much-loved events each year is the Learning Journey.With their Learning Journey maps in hand, students take their families on a...

Students at Salvado Catholic College have officially got the creative edge.Two teams from the Byford school participated in this year’s State Finals for the...

Challis Parent and Early Learning Centre has made a big impact on the families who have been supported by its programs.Children are guided through...

Set on the planet of Cybertron, Transformers One is a fun animated origin story that explores the early relationship between Optimus Prime and Megatron,...

After officially being named WA Labor's candidate for the state seat of Thornlie, Daniel Morrison-Bird is confident he is the right person to succeed...

A Kelmscott family is outraged that ‘nothing has been done’ after a dog viciously attacked them on their regular evening walk around the neighbourhood.Chris...

Pairing teens and old folks off as companions would have been thought ludicrous until recently – what could these two seemingly diametrically-opposed generations possibly...

On October 1, it will have been 120 years since the Bishop of Perth, Reverend Riley, took a ‘handsome’ jarrah mallet made of wood...

For decades, City of Armadale kids keen to play netball or basketball have either missed out, or been ferried miles outside the area to...

Over the past six months the tree-killing polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB) has continued its steady march towards the outskirts of Perth.In June, it was...

A whole-of-school busking performance by students at Armadale Primary has raised over $1600, which will go towards ensuring children in remote Indigenous communities have...

The Salvation Army's Community Garden of Hope in Gosnells is more than just a garden; for many, it's a thriving sanctuary of peace, healing,...

Two Gosnells locals, Rickeeta Walley and Isaiah Walley-Stack, recently joined a group of five Western Australian performers from the Indigenous Arts Foundation on a...

Maddie Backus is determined to do her bit to raise much-needed funds for breast cancer research.“My great aunty has breast cancer – it’s in...

Southern River's own Kayde Smith, at just age 23, is set to make his debut as a published author with the upcoming release of...

Permacast has been slapped with a six-figure fine after the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale took them to court.The two company entities operating on Lot...

There was a great crowd turnout to Gosnells Oval as the two old Sunday League foes clashed in the Perth Football League C5 Grand...

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is launching Growing Through It, a free mental health workshop series for teens aged 12-17, designed to help those...

The Nationals WA have unveiled a new policy to abolish stamp duty for first home buyers.WA Party leader Shane Love announced the policy at...

The acting world is abuzz as World Monologue Games returns for its eagerly awaited fifth season.The global event attracts top talent from over 100...

The City of Armadale hosted its awards ceremony for the 2024 Young Writers Awards last Friday.This is the 14th year of the Armadale Young...

The Perth Football League 2024 season has come to a close, with several local teams being crowned premiers.Football teams from the Canning, Gosnells, and...

City of Canning residents are encouraged to nominate their local heroes for the Auspire – Australia Day Council Western Australia Community Citizen of the...

Through the support of a $15,000 grant from Dementia Australia, the City of Canning is set to roll out a series of new dementia-friendly...

The State Government has announced two new temporary extended Saturday hours periods for Department of Transport Driver and Vehicle Services centres (DVS), following the...

The City of Gosnells is in desperate need of volunteer bus drivers to assist local seniors by transporting them to and from the Addie...

Following the success of the 2022 event, this year's Mayor Charity Gala Dinner is seeking to surpass the $70,000 raised previously, further supporting the...

A 20-year-old man has been charged by police with ‘Conduct intended to racially harass’ after an incident outside the Canning Vale Gurudwara on Tuesday,...

It is estimated there are currently close to 200 people sleeping on the streets within the City of Armadale.But there are hundreds more experiencing...

Local teens have been given a chance to put their own unique stamp on the future Byford Health Hub.The East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS),...

They say the best things in life are free, and after getting a tour of the new Piara Waters Library on Friday, ‘they’ might...

The Cardup Business Park is a small wedge of industrial land sandwiched between the highway and growing residential estates.Time and time again conflicts arise...

Western Australia has become the first state to officially sign on to go full Gonski.On Tuesday, the WA and Australian governments inked a deal...

A third horse has entered the race for the new federal seat of Bullwinkel, which will cover the majority of the Perth Hills, and...

Kelmscott and Koongamia had been the strongest premiership contenders all year, with Kelmscott playing out an undefeated season and Koongamia only losing to Kelmscott...

Nineteen local high school students have monologued their hearts out in an effort to be crowned the bard of Canning.Federal Member for Canning Andrew...

Landholders in the Peel Harvey region are being urged to weed out invasive plants before they go to seed in the heat of summer.To...

Deputy Premier and WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti believes the new $25 million Kenwick Intermodal Terminal (IMT) will take thousands of trucks off local...

Students from Southern River College’s robotics team did their school proud, finishing second and earning the Control Innovation Technical Award at the WA Robotics...

One lucky local Kenwick man is today counting his blessings after winning a share of last Saturday night’s $20 million lotto draw.The winning ticket,...

With the end of winter and arrival of spring, the City of Gosnells has officially launched its event season full of free family fun,...

The death of a teenager at Banksia Hill Detention Centre in Canning Vale has sparked fresh calls for juvenile prison reform in WA.The 17-year-old...

The City of Canning has taken matters into their own hands and launched a comprehensive traffic monitoring system across Rossmoyne, Riverton, and Shelley to...

South Thornlie Primary School has opened its doors for a unique Parent Open Night, offering families the opportunity to engage with the school in...

Construction of The Youth Entertainment Space (YES) at Sutherlands Park is slowly taking shape, with the installation of colourful steel columns and beams for...

The City of Canning has approved a $231,000 road safety project aimed at improving road safety in the Carousel residential precinct. A new raised platform...

As part of the Armadale Line Active Travel project, residents from the City of Canning and surrounding suburbs can partake in a free community...

Schools right across the country have embraced the magic of books by participating in the National Book Week celebrations.Book Week officially ran from August...

Despite being "Crown land that is under the care, control, and management of the City," verges in the City of Gosnells are, of course,...

Perth construction company PTG Construction and Development has been fined $18,000 and ordered to pay $1500 in costs after pleading guilty in the Armadale...

It’s no secret that Byford and its surrounding suburbs sit precariously atop a seasonal floodplain; water cascading down from the Darling scarp during the...

The Bedfordale branch of the Country Women’s Association has honoured the legacy of over 500 women from the three local foundational branches during their...

Linda Billington is a name you may not know, but her courage, and inspiring attitude, is a pillar of hope for the wider Gosnells...

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has just missed the boat on applying for a $15 million federal grant to expand the Rec Centre.The expansion...

As the Armadale Line receives major upgrades, including rail elevation and new stations further up the track, the Public Transport Authority (PTA) has simultaneously...

Junior members of the Byford Pool Club earned their place at the table at the 2024 WA Junior Pool Championships on Saturday, pocketing a...

A year 9 student from Harrisdale Senior High School has aced the 2024 Australian Geography Competition, taking out the top rank in the state...

It was a wonderfully fitting tribute to have Petah Stone and his 100-year-old accordion play at the centenary celebration of the CWA WA in...

Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis has lambasted local pollies who jumped on a fake news bandwagon over the weekend.On Saturday, it was reported by the...

It’s been a long time in the making to bring League football back home to the kennel; it was 10 years ago that a...

Players from the Year 11/12 Mundijong Centrals Junior Football Club faced the clippers at their season-ending fundraiser on Sunday, 18 August in honour of...

With the planting season drawing to a close for Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group, Community Officer Talen Stroot needed to get the remaining 1500 plants...

Members at the Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre have collectively exercised their way to a national gold medal.The Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre (AFAC)...

Three rising stars from Maddington's Little Athletics Club dazzled on the global stage at the 29th Annual Junior International Tour, held in Malaysia last...

Mission Australia’s Maddington branch has received a $286,903 grant from Lotterywest to support its crisis and emergency relief efforts for those in need.Through its...

The Willetton Blues Integrated Football team have been crowned premiers of the Perth Football League Integrated Competition for 2024 after a thrilling 23-point win...

A 37-year-old Helena Valley man has been charged by Midland Detectives with intent to cause grievous bodily harm or prevent arrest in relation to...

Homicide Detectives have charged a woman with murder following an incident which occurred in Maddington on Tuesday 27 August 2024.It’s alleged at around 8.20...

The brand-new Armadale TAFE was officially opened last Thursday morning by Premier Roger Cook and Minister for Training Simone McGurk.The $39 million facility on...

The fate of the Watkins Rd Waste Transfer Station will be put to the people after an impassioned debate at Monday’s council meeting which...

Female participation in footy has continued its meteoric rise over the past decade with a 790 percent increase in women playing AFL in Australia.And...

Academics and conservationists have criticised the City of Gosnell's recent decision to support the reclassification of the Greater Brixton Wetlands (GBSW), with some labelling...

Local Gosnells' band Yomi Ship has made waves across Europe with their recent tour alongside acclaimed Australian guitarist Plini.Performing across France, Germany, Switzerland, Poland...

After months of speculation, the Nationals WA have announced that former party leader Mia Davies will be jumping out of the fire and into...

It’s a tough gig for café and restaurant owners of late; the price of ingredients is skyrocketing, rents and utilities are going up, and...

Kelmscott High opened its doors to the community last Thursday in a celebration of National Science Week.More than 200 people were expected for the...

Byford’s best voices will sing their hearts out on Sunday in honour of a local family who are still struggling after a terrible accident...

The Bull Creek Leeming Junior Football Club is celebrating the contributions of one of its most dedicated volunteers, Nathan Garman, who coached his team...

A $4 million package of works to enhance resilience of the Western Power network in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale gets under way in September...

With the City of Armadale’s beloved annual Australia Day festivities going down the gurgler next January, due to the Byford Rail Extension works, the...

An Oakford-based horse trainer with more than sixty years in the racing industry has been handed an immediate six-month disqualification for attaching metal spikes...

There was a nail-biting start to the Women's C2 Semi Final between Kelmscott and Koongamia, as both teams scrambled over the wet football in...

A 59-year-old Huntingdale man and a 57-year-old man from Camillo have been penalised more than $3,500 each for using an illegal fishing method in...

With over an estimated 9,000 people in WA experiencing homelessness, Foodbank WA, in partnership with the City of Canning, hosted a Foodbank Drive for...

Organised in collaboration with the Gosnells Chinese Association, Southern River College (SRC) has been visited by a group of five Chinese students.The students from...

Shattering previous understandings about one of the world’s most iconic prehistoric sites, Curtin University researchers have uncovered that Stonehenge’s renowned Altar Stone, previously thought...

The City of Gosnells council has responded to local people power by committing to fund and build a new public barbecue facility at Combiac...

A man has been fined $10,000 and ordered to pay $4000 in costs for illegally removing asbestos fencing between two houses in Beckenham without...

A run-in with a Transperth bus driver last month left several young Court Grammar students fearful of stepping foot on another bus.But the Public...

A record number of young artists have been exhibited in this year’s Outside The Frame Awards at the Armadale District Hall.A total of 99...

Twenty-four Taiwanese archers have journeyed halfway across the world to compete in a youth tournament hosted by the Gosnells Archers Club.Held last Sunday at...

With rates notices starting to find their way into letterboxes and inboxes this week, it’s high time to talk about how those dollars will...

A winning lottery ticket sold from Good Fortune Lottery Centre in Maddington remains unclaimed, with only a few weeks left to redeem the $2.5...

The Nganginyarra Football Club (Armadale) capped off the last round of the season with their NAIDOC celebrations and a number of special milestones.In a...

The tiny tree-killing beetle causing havoc across Perth has now found its way up the hill to Bedfordale.Last week The Examiner confirmed that three...

Young female footballers from Cannington, Gosnells and surrounding southern suburbs now have a new pathway to the elite level after the West Australian Football...

Early childhood educators have won an historic pay increase of up to $10,000 per year.Local childcare centres have celebrated the 15 percent pay rise,...

The last game of the year for the Colts didn’t go without a big show as 25 ambitious young players closed off their inaugural...

One in five families with school-aged children failed to apply for the state government’s Student Assistance Payment.A total of 392,000 claims were made in...

A crackdown on bikies last week has uncovered a slew of guns, illegal weapons and drugs, and led to eleven arrests.Gang Crime Squad officers...

Sleepers from the old rail line through Byford are being given a second life.Metronet has donated around 400 pre-used railway sleepers from the Byford...

The Willetton Blues Integrated team have secured a spot in the grand final after an impressive 52-point victory over High Wycombe last Saturday at...

After years of struggle and self-sacrifice, this newspaper rightly gave local Gosnells woman and Australia’s first medal winning female boxer Caitlin Parker her rightful...

Cannington police are urging residents to remain vigilant and ensure all doors are locked at all times following a recent increase in burglaries and...

Emerging young leader Syeda Maisara Muzaffar, from Gosnells, has been named as a finalist in the 2024 WA Youth Awards.Nominated for the ECU Community...

City of Canning residents are being urged to take advantage of significant rebates through the recently announced continuation of the council's 'Be Safe and...

Applications for community grants of up to $10,000 will soon be available for not-for-profit community groups and individuals looking to make a positive impact...

Six exceptional local volunteers have been awarded for their outstanding contributions to the community, in the Burt Volunteer Awards.The ceremony held on Sunday, August...

Thornlie residents Pamela and Roger Cresswell are celebrating 60 years of marriage on August 22.Meeting in England as teenagers, they tied the knot at...

The City of Canning' Chief executive officer, Michael Littleton, has confirmed rate notices will be issued at the end of this month on August...

The brand-new Armadale TAFE was officially opened this morning by Premier Roger Cook and Minister for Training Simone McGurk.The $39 million facility on the...

When Sarah* got a call from the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale earlier this year a familiar panic set in.They were notifying her that complaints...

Gosnells local Caitlin Parker has become the first female boxer in Australian history to take home a medal from the Olympic Games.Her 4-1 victory...

A property along Balannup Rd that was reclassified by the state government as protected wetland three years ago is now being used as a...

The budget debate at the Special Council Meeting last month was expected to be a spicy meal, after hundreds of residents made their opposition...

Three infested flame trees in Kelmscott’s Rushton Park were sacrificed to the woodchipper on Friday to stem the spread of polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB)...

Behind the unassuming façade of the Greendale Centre at Dale Cottages, a fiercely-contested battle is waged each fortnight.With centuries of honed skills and experience...

Three local sisters have peace of mind after getting the all clear during their BreastScreen WA mammograms last Friday in Haynes.The sisters have been...

The Armadale Police Rangers were freezin’ for a reason last Wednesday when they jumped into the pool at the Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre...

Man exposes himself to woman on bus Police are looking for a man who committed an indecent act on a bus in Armadale.The incident occurred...

Local Gosnells resident and WW2 veteran Ruth Harris celebrated her 100th birthday last week, marking a century filled with blessings and accomplishments.Ruth, who was...

This weekend, five players from the Year 6 team at the Gosnells Hawks Junior Football Club will celebrate an impressive milestone together as they...

Proposed new laws which enable WA Police to detect knives and other concealed weapons have been introduced into Western Australia’s Parliament this week.The legislation...

Women The Kelmscott Bulldogs have smashed round 16 and wrapped up their season with a dominating performance against Bayswater, securing a final score of 11.11...

The Southern River College Robotics team has united with Ashburton Drive Primary School to inspire a new generation of passionate robotics builders.The collaboration includes...

Curtin University is celebrating a groundbreaking achievement this week as three satellites designed and built by its staff and students having reached the International...

Registrations are now open for the 2024 Perth Kilt Run, which will be held at Champion Lakes this year, while Metronet finishes its work on...

Two new commemorative signs have been unveiled in Langford to honour the Spencer family, whose name holds historical significance in the area, after eight...

Gosnells Community Legal Centre (GCLC) has partnered with Legal Aid WA to establish a new Health Justice Partnership at Armadale Hospital.The returning program will...

Students officially launched their own books at the Victoria Park Library recently with professionally printed copies going on sale and proceeds to be donated...

A portion of Tonkin Highway between Kelvin Road and Roe Highway is one step closer to being widened from four to six lanes after...

Up to 200 people braved the rain in Jarrahdale on Sunday to send a clear message to Alcoa about its plan to expand its...

A neighbourhood in Armadale is being held hostage by a pack of ‘aggressive’ dogs.There were multiple reports of dog attacks in July alone –...

A local club that has spawned some of the AFL's biggest names is turning 60 this month.The Riverton Roos Junior Football Club is an...

A few home truths about the long-mired Kiernan Park sporting precinct were revealed at the Special Council Meeting last Thursday.In August 2020 the state...

A pair of sisters from Bedfordale are about to take on the fastest long-distance runners in the country.Scarlett (12) and Savannah Nunn (10) have...

Jake Clarke is what you might call a true fan.The local man has followed The Southern River Band (SRB) for three years now and...

The state government has given itself 18 months to build one of WA’s largest primary schools, in Hilbert.Development plans were approved on July 15...

In the wake of the Black Summer Bushfires, state-led disaster recovery agencies formed up and down the east coast.These agencies are responsible for working...

At daybreak each Wednesday, the Graffiti Busters head out on their weekly mission to clean up the city’s streets.Armed with rollers and a full...

Women On Saturday, the Bulldogs took on the Hawks in a bruiser.Everyone knew it was going to be a tough game and several Gosnells players...

The wet weather didn’t deter City of Gosnells locals, with 89 volunteers enthusiastically braving the rain to plant approximately 5000 native plants at Tom...

Western Australia’s space mission is in full swing with a free public launch event to be held in Northbridge on the weekend.Curtin University’s Binar...

A new pilot project focused on empowering young, soon to be released detainees from Banksia Hill has seen its first cohort of graduates receive...

Advocacy by the City of Canning Council for the welfare of Greyhounds has had a tangible impact, with significant upgrades and enhancements to the...