‘It’s about dignity and independence’

‘It’s about dignity and independence’

Three train stations in Perth’s south-east are set to receive $8m worth of upgrades to improve disability access on the Armadale Line. Earlier this week, the state government announced that Kelmscott, Cannington and Gosnells stations would receive major upgrades to...
Artists look for new digs

Artists look for new digs

It has been a difficult year for Armadale’s art society, which returned from its three-month COVID-induced hiatus only to be told it needed to vacate its home at the Art House on Hobbs. The Armadale Society of Artists, which is now in its 33rd year, had been using the...
Free mental health programs for local sport clubs

Free mental health programs for local sport clubs

In light of the challenges that COVID-19 has imposed on the community, Bouncing Back is offering free mental health awareness to sporting clubs throughout the state. The program was developed to help sporting clubs identify and provide support to its members who may...
Byford Rail is coming

Byford Rail is coming

The long-awaited Byford Rail Extension is another step closer to fruition this week, with a location finalised and a business case now with the national infrastructure advisory body – but not everyone is happy about the move. The concept design phase is now underway...
Kelmscott Show, Highland Gathering axed

Kelmscott Show, Highland Gathering axed

Two of the biggest annual events in Perth’s south-east have become the latest casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic this week after the state government extended the Phase 4 restrictions. During Monday night’s meeting, the City of Armadale council voted to cancel this...