Local photographers capture the moment

Local photographers capture the moment

Photographers from Armadale were recognised on Saturday afternoon as the winners of the City of Armadale’s annual FOCUS Photography competition were announced. FOCUS launched for its sixth year in February, with the competition open to all amateur photographers. This...
How do you eat ice cream, or cry, in outer space?

How do you eat ice cream, or cry, in outer space?

Australian Christian College Darling Downs participated in the National Simultaneous Storytime, which is held yearly through the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Activities included wearing space costumes, entering a colouring competition, and...
Monks celebrate Buddha’s birthday

Monks celebrate Buddha’s birthday

Vesak was celebrated across Australia this week as Wednesday, May 19 marked the occasion; the Cambodian Buddhist Monastery in Kelmscott commemorated the day with a special celebration. Vesak, commonly known as Buddha’s Birthday, is the day of the full moon in May and...
Audiences taken on an international music tour

Audiences taken on an international music tour

More than just a patchwork of music, on the middle weekend of the Armadale Arts Festival, the Classic Sounds Orchestra dazzled audiences at the Armadale District Hall. With a program packed with world music and dance, everyone left the event with a spring in their...
Burn-offs keep fire risk low

Burn-offs keep fire risk low

An increase in prescribed burning, also known as controlled burning, has seen more frequent smoke alerts being issued across Western Australia. In the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale quite a number of burn offs have occurred in the areas surrounding Mundijong and...