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...
The Collective Tree – friends join forces

The Collective Tree – friends join forces

Six small business owners who met at Kelmscott’s monthly markets have joined forces during its four-month hiatus to open their very own pop-up store – The Collective Tree. Stallholders Angela Prebble, Debbie Darroch, Janet Strohman and Nicole Metje had been...
Councillors push for better Harrisdale library deal

Councillors push for better Harrisdale library deal

A City of Armadale committee has unanimously agreed to further negotiations with property giant Stockland in the hopes of securing a better deal for the new Harrisdale library development. For several years, the city has been considering potential sites to open a...
A $1.8 million concession for ratepayers

A $1.8 million concession for ratepayers

In a move expected to cost the City of Armadale more than $1.8m, the council has delivered on its promise for a rate freeze to lessen the financial burden on ratepayers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. During this week’s special meeting, the council unanimously...