Young physicists lead the way

Young physicists lead the way

Two Carey Baptist College students may be headed to Romania after helping the college achieve second place in the International Young Physicists Tournament Australia Challenge held last week. The team consisted of Year 11 students Geo Vazhalanickal, Lianna Paisley and...
Young fighter’s performance “inspirational”

Young fighter’s performance “inspirational”

Cannington-trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor Henrique Peres was narrowly defeated in his superfight at the Australian Brazilian Jiu Jitsu junior WA State Titles in Byford on Sunday, but he can hold his head high after taking his opponent to the limit. Despite...
Residents ready to light up

Residents ready to light up

The residents of Consulate Court in Thornlie are once again lighting their houses for Christmas and in turn helping raise vital funds for childhood cancer research. Each December, nine of the 14 houses on Consulate Court sacrifice their power bills to spread Christmas...
Larissa’s hard work receives a just reward

Larissa’s hard work receives a just reward

South Thornlie Primary School science teacher Larissa Waghorn has been honoured by her peers, receiving an award from the Professional Teaching Council of Western Australia. The award was for her work with the Science Teachers Association of Western Australia, in...
“Facial recognition thinks I’m a different person now”

“Facial recognition thinks I’m a different person now”

Murray Webb has officially said goodbye to his beloved, 1.2-metre-long deadlocks, shaving off 15 years of hair for charity. The impetus behind Murray’s massive change is his work with Compassion WA, a not-for-profit charity that works with children living in poverty,...