‘We say no’

‘We say no’

Nine groups packed a warden’s courtroom on Friday to represent their opposition to recent applications by mining giant Rio Tinto for 10 mineral exploration licences across 107,000 hectares of forest in the state’s southwest. Dozens of environmental activists made a...
Local group’s hard work pays off

Local group’s hard work pays off

June was a triumphant month for Wungening Aboriginal Corporation, which received a multitude of awards in recognition of its drive to provide “Aboriginal-led solutions to Aboriginal issues.”Starting off in 1988, the organisation, which has expanded its scope and reach...

Vollies prove they have the power

Want to transform your local school or community group? That’s exactly what Chelsea Horner of the New Spring Church did after the group secured funding to carry out landscaping and gardening at Grovelands Primary School. “We had the volunteers, we have about 100...
Couple fight for Oldbury

Couple fight for Oldbury

Residents in Oldbury have successfully pleaded with the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale council to preserve the rural environment. At the meeting council considered a development application for a Transport Depot located on King Road in Oldbury, which was objected to...
New lots for estate

New lots for estate

Crossroads Industrial estate in Forrestdale is set to expand following today’s release of new lots due to strong demand for industrial land in the south-eastern corridor. The 12 new lots, available by presale, are sized from 2167square-metres to 6526-square-metres and...