King or queen for a day

King or queen for a day

The first qualifying heat of the King of the Hill Skate and Scooter Competition kicked off with gusto last week as keen skateboarders and scooter riders showed up to show off their skills. Held at the Roleystone Skate Park on September 27, the fun-filled,...
“It’s crazy to us”

“It’s crazy to us”

A planned petrol station on Birnam Road has raised protest from a nearby retirement village whose residents say it will threaten the future of their already-stressed community. The development, located at 6 Birnam Road, proposes the construction of mixed-use buildings...
“We see no commitment from council”

“We see no commitment from council”

An environmental group dedicated to protecting Kenwick’s Brixton Wetlands has made a strong statement in council once again, arguing they have received no guarantee of its protection from council. Members of Save the Brixton Wetlands attended the September 11 City of...
Clocking up 50 years of local history

Clocking up 50 years of local history

Hidden away in a quiet, suburban corner of Thornlie lies something of a historical secret. While the suburb has steadily become part of the metropolis we see today, some signposts of the birth of the area remain. Some of them, like Thornlie Baptist Church, are about...
“It’s a sad position we’re in”

“It’s a sad position we’re in”

What’s the price of a bag of lemons? And when was the last time that question lead to a call for a mayor to resign? Both of those questions were front and centre of the City of Gosnells’ ordinary council meeting on Tuesday night, when city councillors voted 10-1 to...