The siblings who give back

The siblings who give back

A group of local siblings have received kudos after dedicating their time to volunteering with various not for profits. Jasmine, Ashton and Destiny Perkins have volunteered with various charities including Healthy Strides, Rebound WA, and Variety Youth Choir over the...
Man of steel

Man of steel

Haynes local Jake Howe has been chosen to represent Australia at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics playing for wheelchair Rugby Team the ‘Steelers’. Mr Howe was left quadriplegic after a freak accident in 2012 where he spent six months in hospital and rehab before making it...
Youth leaders have a voice

Youth leaders have a voice

Students in leadership positions across the federal electorate of Burt took part in the Burt Youth Leadership Forum earlier this year. During the forum 24 High School students presented reports on the biggest issues they believe face society and young people,...
It’s census time

It’s census time

The nation wide Census is rapidly approaching, with Census night being held on August 10 and it is compulsory for anyone in Australia to partake in one way or another. Held every five years, everyone staying in each household on census night must be included. Census...
Replica boat finds home in Queensland

Replica boat finds home in Queensland

The Heart and Soul Men’s shed in Forrestdale has received kudos from the Governor General after building a large model replica of the ‘HMS Endeavour’. The replica was built over three years and sat in the men’s shed for another two before a home was found for the ship...