Champion trained in Armadale Hills

Champion trained in Armadale Hills

Cyclist Ben O’Connor has won stage nine of the Tour De France, as the first West Australian to win a stage of the grand tour individually. Mr O’Connor was born in Subiaco but spent much of his professional training riding through the hills of Armadale and Kelmscott....
Replica boat finds home in Queensland

Replica boat finds home in Queensland

The Heart and Soul Men’s shed in Forrestdale has received kudos from the Governor General after building a large model replica of the ‘HMS Endeavour’. The replica was built over three years and sat in the men’s shed for another two before a home was found for the ship...
It’s gold for Grace

It’s gold for Grace

The Australian Weightlifting National Youth Championships occurred over the weekend of July 3, with a Kelmscott local student taking out the top spot. Grace Tjerkstra has taken home gold after competing at the Australian Weightlifting National Under 15 and Youth...
Rental crisis leading to pet dumping

Rental crisis leading to pet dumping

An increase in pets surrendered to shelters has correlated with the current rental crisis, experts have said. RSPCA WA Executive Manager of Animal and Enforcement Operations Hannah Dreaver said RSPCA has recorded an increase in surrenders and a spike in phone calls...
Selena loses her locks

Selena loses her locks

Local mum Selena Storer shaved her head in April to raise money for the Leukaemia foundation during the 2021 Worlds Greatest Shave. Mrs Storer, who is a Kelmscott mum of three boys, shaved her head in an anticipated event at her home on April 17. Raising $4,440 for...