Petition launched to get Armadale moving

Petition launched to get Armadale moving

Several of the city’s most prominent business figures have backed an ambitious proposal calling on the state government to revitalise Armadale in a bid to combat its escalating unemployment rate. The petition was launched on Monday with support from the region’s...
Local tradies chip in to help

Local tradies chip in to help

With construction having slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of local tradespeople have picked up their tools to help not-for-profit organisations across Perth’s south-east.  Welshpool mining consultancy company Minprovise has lent its staff to a number of...
Koala park under threat

Koala park under threat

The economic fallout from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has hurt many local businesses, but it could cripple the south-east’s much-loved koala park.  For almost five decades, the Sorbello family has owned and operated the Cohunu Koala Park in both Gosnells and...
Local business owners discuss impact of COVID-19 with MPs

Local business owners discuss impact of COVID-19 with MPs

The importance of buying locally and how the government will support small businesses once the JobKeeper program ceases were among the topics discussed during Armadale’s business forum with WA Small Business Minister Paul Papalia.  The forum, facilitated by Member for...
Demand for black spot fix

Demand for black spot fix

After countless community complaints and unreliable phone service in its own administration building, the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has vowed to take the region’s telecommunications issues into its own hands. Today, the shire will launch a two-week survey...