Access to medical cannabis “below par”

Access to medical cannabis “below par”

The health and economic benefits of locally grown hemp crops could be soon realised, according to one Member of State Parliament. Member for the East Metropolitan Region Dr Brian Walker of Legalise Cannabis WA gave notice on Tuesday of his intention to move a motion...
Half a million reasons to smile

Half a million reasons to smile

A community run and funded Op Shop in Kelmscott is so close to achieving their donation goal they can almost feel it. The Second Chance Op Shop on Railway Avenue has provided more than $469,000 in financial assistance to the communities of Armadale, Serpentine...
Kilts, haggis and the Loch Ness Monster

Kilts, haggis and the Loch Ness Monster

A wee bit of Scotland was brought to the heart of Armadale last Sunday, when Minnawarra Park was transformed into the Scottish-themed Armadale Highland Gathering and Perth Kilt Run. Around 20,000 people enjoyed the festivities, as the city held its annual celebration...
“Rental agencies would not give us a chance”

“Rental agencies would not give us a chance”

A special journey taken by Savitha Dasgaonker landed her in Armadale nine years ago, after departing her home country of India. Mrs Dasgaonker detailed her journey in the Humans of Armadale, a book that brought a platform and voice to a diverse range of members of the...
Sacha breaks cycling record

Sacha breaks cycling record

Most people are unaware of the side effects of limited sleep across a three-day period whilst simultaneously exhausting the body mentally and physically but for local cyclist Sacha Dowell, it’s all part of the fun. Sacha is an avid cyclist who recently broke a record...