Law centre busy with Centrelink, rent and domestic enquiries

Law centre busy with Centrelink, rent and domestic enquiries

The Gosnells Community Legal Centre is currently in high demand, mainly for rent-related issues. Managing lawyer Patrick Mungar said the centre has now introduced all the needed measures to follow the government’s social distancing measures, with most of their staff...
Fighting the good fight

Fighting the good fight

Heather Stewart Johnson is more determined than ever to help homeless people. Last year Ms Stewart told The Examiner she firmly believed the southern suburbs had a bigger issue of homelessness than councils were aware of. Now, more than ever, the 73-year-old believes...
Council considers rate freeze

Council considers rate freeze

The City of Canning said it will consider a rate freeze after local governments were encouraged to do so amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. With more local businesses and families struggling financially during the health crisis, more local governments are...
Local saviours help families in need

Local saviours help families in need

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, there is one local donation agency committed to helping families and children doing it tough in the community. Donation Central was formed by Ryan Anderson in March 2016, with the aim of raising money and collecting...
Masks no substitute for social distancing

Masks no substitute for social distancing

With Australia facing a lack of surgical face masks, the debate continues as to whether or not everyone should use face masks amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A Curtin University respiratory protection researcher and associate professor Ben Mullins said there...