Leaking water causes roof fire

Leaking water causes roof fire

Neighbours on a street in Kelmscott last week watched on as firefighters climbed onto the roof of a house to put out a fire. The house fire was accidentally lit by water leaking into the roof space according to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services. About...
Newly elected cannabis MP wants to change the way we think

Newly elected cannabis MP wants to change the way we think

There is a whole sub section of society that isn’t being addressed by the current political system, according to one of WA’s newest members of parliament. Dr Brian Walker is a GP who works out of his Serpentine practice and was recently voted in as the Member for the...
Valued vollies benefit from funds

Valued vollies benefit from funds

The Bedfordale Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades new facilities are now equipped with picnic tables. During a visit from the Minister for Emergency Services Reece Whitby and Member for Darling Range Hugh Jones on July 7, the brigade received $5000 for the new tables. The...
Group determined to preserve our history

Group determined to preserve our history

A cemetery conservation group, run through the Saint Mary in the Valley Anglican Church in Kelmscott, is raising funds to have a professional draw up a management policy and repair some of the old grave surrounds, which have deteriorated over time. The group has run...
Doing it for the homeless

Doing it for the homeless

A new op-shop cross craft store has opened in Kelmscott with all proceeds going to helping rough sleepers and people in need. HDStreetwise is a not-for-profit organisation that provides emergency relief items for rough sleepers, as well as families and individuals...