Kath’s mission of giving
Byford senior Kath Noakes didn’t expect crochet to become such a big part of her life, let alone a lifeline for hundreds of people...
Native logging shutdown won’t stop log chop event
Central Districts Axemen’s Association (CDAA) competitor and assistant handicapper Alek Ashcroft says log chop events will continue to be a calendar fixture, despite the...
Mining giant’s decision “a win for both the community and the environment”
For how long? That’s the question the Jarrahdale Forest Protectors (JFP) are asking after hearing news of Alcoa’s decision to withdraw its exploration proposal...
Maverick’s our local top gun
Four-year-old Maverick Whalan’s wish came true when his parents gifted him his first motorbike for Christmas.
Six years on, the now 10-year-old is competing against...
Popular local market all about social inclusion
Activate Byford chairperson Richard Lane says the community spirit at last week’s Artisans Twilight Christmas Market is exactly what the Town Teams Movement (TTM)...
School opens facilities to other sporting groups after govt funding boost
Allowing community use of school facilities after hours is a practical step by the government, given the growing population in Perth’s south east corridor,...
A weekend of club-wide contributions for Armadale
4th Grade
A dominant two-day performance secured an outright win for 4th Grade.
After bowling the hosts out for 155 on day one, Armadale replied...
Hills cow therapy push
The Perth Hills-based Art Sanctuary Foundation (ASF) hopes to eventually develop its cow rehoming initiative into an animal-assisted therapy program, says director Sushant Krishnan.
Mr...
Construction begins on Aboriginal Short Stay facility in Cannington
Construction is underway on a new Aboriginal Short Stay Accommodation facility at 110A Hamilton Street in Cannington.
The project, led by the WA Department of...
Rodney’s top honour
It’s nearly three decades now and Rodney Glossop still calls the City of Gosnells home. During these times, he has built a life woven through community...
Persistence pays for Kathy
Before flying to Hungary to compete at the Canoe Marathon World Championships (CMWC), Kathy Mallory had never raced alongside another marathon competitor with the...
Council meeting adjourned after outburst of laughter
Serpentine Jarrahdale President Rob Coales adjourned this month’s council meeting in the middle of his speech on request that the public gallery show some...