Diane found herself living on the streets at 73

Diane found herself living on the streets at 73

The concept of becoming homeless is an abstract one for most of us, and for Diane it was the same – until her property manager informed her the owners of the house she was renting in Gosnells were moving back in. The 73-year-old aged pensioner didn’t know where to...
Lack of housing puts strain on local charities

Lack of housing puts strain on local charities

A homelessness service provider with offices in Canning and Gosnells believes the lack of housing, combined with the end of the eviction moratorium, is contributing to more families seeking support. Homelessness Week 2022 was launched on Monday by Shelter WA, with...
Leisureplex could soon be renamed

Leisureplex could soon be renamed

The Riverton Leisureplex will receive an iconic new name if the City of Canning council votes in favour of an officer’s recommendation to honour former Mayor Dr Mick Lekias at the August 16 council meeting. Riverton Leisureplex – The Mick Lekias Centre is the...
Police want your help

Police want your help

A state-wide operation focusing on dirt bikes is already getting results, according to Canning Vale Senior Sergeant Mark Marriott. Operation Education aims to target recidivist off road motorcycle users to reduce risk to the public, reduce nuisance effect to other...
Meet Bill and Ken – the bass marimba building men

Meet Bill and Ken – the bass marimba building men

South Thornlie Primary School music students have a new noisemaker to play with, thanks to the woodworking wizards at the Gosnells Men’s Shed, who presented them with a custom-built bass marimba last Friday. The marimba is a wooden, percussive instrument, similar to a...