Capital works, jobs the focus on funds boost

Capital works, jobs the focus on funds boost

As part of the federal government’s $1.8 billion boost for local government during the health crisis, the City of Canning has confirmed it will receive $888,037. The additional funding will help assist local councils to accelerate community projects that support jobs,...
Sailing legend’s microplastics mission

Sailing legend’s microplastics mission

An 80-year-old local sailing legend who departed the Fremantle Sailing Club last year to go on his 11th Solo Circumnavigation, has now completed half of his tour and gave The Examiner an insight into what it’s been like during the pandemic. Jon Sanders departed in...
Salvation Army attempt virtual fundraiser

Salvation Army attempt virtual fundraiser

After more than 55 years of knocking on doors each May, The Salvation Army is taking the Red Shield Appeal digital in response to COVID-19’s impact on social contact. The Red Shield Appeal is the main way for the Salvos team to raise money to carry out welfare work,...
Local community mourns passing of ‘passionate joker’

Local community mourns passing of ‘passionate joker’

Passionate, determined, loyal, always a joker, and the life of the party were some of the things that Travis Offord will be remembered for. The 29-year-old man, who was born at the Gosnells hospital and lived in Roleystone all his life, was a devoted player for the...
Technology set to expand teaching and research

Technology set to expand teaching and research

The latest 5G network will be available at Curtin University campus-wide as a telecommunications provider-partnership is set to help ramp up research on the cutting-edge technology. Optus’ first university 5G collaboration is expected to have benefits for teaching,...