Police assist in torch relay

Police assist in torch relay

More than 100 athletes, carers, volunteers and supporters attended the torch run for the 2017 Special Olympics WA State Games held in the City of Canning. The event was held on July 2 with WA Police and City of Canning councillors joining competitors and organisers....
Congestion woes

Congestion woes

Heavy congestion at the Banksia Esplanade-Ranford Road junction in Canning Vale may soon be a thing of the past after the Member for Jandakot requested an official investigation into the intersection last week. Vehicles exiting the Banksia Esplanade major thoroughfare...
Curtin researcher is one of nation’s top five

Curtin researcher is one of nation’s top five

A Curtin University doctor was last week recognised as one of the top-five under-40-year-old researchers in Australia for her studies into genital-altering cosmetic surgery. Dr Gemma Sharp works at Curtin as a tutor in the School of Occupational Therapy and Social...
Studies show exercise a benefit for lung cancer patients

Studies show exercise a benefit for lung cancer patients

A Curtin University senior lecturer said international studies had shown Australian doctors should be prescribing supervised exercise for people who would soon undergo lung cancer surgery. Curtin University School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science senior lecturer...
Music as medicine

Music as medicine

A Shelley resident who has charted on iTunes said she had found music to be an effective way to engage with people living with mental health issues. New Zealand-born Alecia Beckingsale records under the name Licy Be as a rapper and poet whose music often makes...