Plan to save roos

Plan to save roos

A herd of kangaroos, which were nearly targeted for a cull, could be translocated if a trial proposed by a City of Canning councillor gains council support. Under a proposal put forward by Cr Amanda Spencer-Teo, six to eight Western Grey Kangaroos would be relocated...
Military base for Gosnells

Military base for Gosnells

Gosnells could be home to a new military facility if a defence industry expert’s plan comes to fruition. Billed as the Champion Defence Facility, the site could occupy 583 hectares between Tonkin Highway and Champion Lakes, making it twice the size of Campbell...
Student honoured by award

Student honoured by award

Southern River College student councillor Katie Russell is a mentor for local youth, leader of the College’s Activist’s Club and has shaved her head twice to raise month for cancer research. Now the 15-year-old can add award-winning artist to her resume, named...
Trail walks trending

Trail walks trending

Figures from Trails WA have confirmed what many have suspected – the popularity of trail walking and hiking has skyrocketed over the last two years of COVID restrictions. The peak hiking body launched their new digital platform last week, and executive officer...
Centre’s future in doubt

Centre’s future in doubt

A blunder by the City of Canning in grant application has caused a shortfall in funding for the expansion of the Rostrata Family and Neighbourhood Centre of just under $1 million. There are also questions over the Department of Community’s commitment to hold the lease...