Mayor suing ratepayer

Mayor suing ratepayer

In an apparent bid to silence his critics, City of Canning Mayor Patrick Hall has hit a Canning ratepayer with a Supreme Court writ. The writ, lodged on behalf of Mr Hall by Perth law firm Bennett + Co on June 15, accuses council critic Richard Aldridge of defamation....
Cat law change

Cat law change

A Gosnells native animal shelter has backed in proposed changes to the City of Gosnells’ cat laws that have led to a massive response on social media. The proposed changes, which are currently out for 12 weeks of public consultation – double the statutory period –...
Thinking of volunteering? Think Neighbourhood Watch

Thinking of volunteering? Think Neighbourhood Watch

Gosnells Neighbourhood Watch is in desperate need of volunteers, with membership at an all-time low. Vice chairperson Sharon Whiteside said that including the six-member committee, the group had just 10 members. She believes it is the perceived commitment, combined...
Young chemists play waiting game

Young chemists play waiting game

Southern River College year 11 and 12 students are playing the waiting game in the Royal Australian Chemical Institute’s national Titration competition, with results pending for their first round of analysis. As SRC chemistry teacher Michael Beard explains, titration...
Big screen bound

Big screen bound

A Curtin University screenwriting teacher and a former Curtin student will achieve their big-screen dreams thanks to a $750,000 grant from the State Government. Writer-director Zoe Pepper and producer Cody Greenwood have been awarded the West Coast Visions 2022...