‘A different breed of politician’

‘A different breed of politician’

Member for Jandakot Joe Francis isn’t concerned about a dramatic shift in his electoral boundaries and thinks there are a few common things all constituents want government to do for them. The Jandakot electorate has moved east and now includes Harrisdale, Piara...
‘Enforce truck ban’

‘Enforce truck ban’

Heavy vehicle numbers on the Canning portion of Leach Highway could be reduced if the State Government enforced an existing truck ban, according to Member for Cannington Bill Johnston. But industry representatives say the ban is working and very few heavy vehicles use...
Chilli fest goes green

Chilli fest goes green

Araluen Botanic Park’s wildly successful Chilli Festival will have a new ingredient added to its recipe this year, the humble avocado. The Botanic Park foundation decided to merge its chilli festival with its fledgling avocado festival in a new location on the...
‘Lack of beds’

‘Lack of beds’

The Australian Medical Association WA has warned both major parties to keep health high on their agendas during the state election campaign to address a drastic shortage of public hospital beds. The average available beds have fallen from 2.4 per 1000 people in 2010...
Cockburn to Armadale light rail on the agenda

Cockburn to Armadale light rail on the agenda

East west public transport is in the sights of WA Labor who last week promised to conduct a feasibility study into a light rail route linking Armadale to Cockburn along Armadale Road if elected in March. Opposition leader Mark McGowan visited Piara Waters on January...