Byford Primary turns 100

Byford Primary turns 100

The local school community is invited to join the oldest past student and youngest current student, Jan and Logan to help Byford Primary School celebrate its 100th birthday. On Saturday, October 23, the school will host their 100-year celebration, which will consist...
Kilts, haggis and the Loch Ness Monster

Kilts, haggis and the Loch Ness Monster

A wee bit of Scotland was brought to the heart of Armadale last Sunday, when Minnawarra Park was transformed into the Scottish-themed Armadale Highland Gathering and Perth Kilt Run. Around 20,000 people enjoyed the festivities, as the city held its annual celebration...
The axemen are back

The axemen are back

The much-anticipated Log Chop and SJ Lions Country Fair took place over the weekend on Sunday, October 3. Originally the Jarrahdale Log Chop began in the early 1970s and was an axeman competition, and was supplemented by stalls and entertainment. The Serpentine...
“She’s as smart as they come”

“She’s as smart as they come”

A special 100th birthday was celebrated over the weekend, as local Elsie Slingsby reached the milestone. Mrs Slingsby was born on September 17, 1921 in Jarrahdale to Harry and Maude Lillee. Elsie was the fifth child of 12, five sisters and six brothers and is the only...
Thirty years in the making – garden open to the public

Thirty years in the making – garden open to the public

A home nestled away in Mount Nasura will have a garden open over the weekend to raise money for the Cancer Council. The garden, which has been a work in progress for over 30 years, will be open this weekend, October 2 and 3 from 10am to 5pm. Family is at the heart of...