A rocking good NAIDOC Week

A rocking good NAIDOC Week

Students at East Maddington Primary School celebrated NAIDOC Week early during the last week of term embracing the culture, language, music and art of the indigenous community. Deputy Principal Mary Andersen said the school, which previously partnered up with...
Christmas in July for homeless pets

Christmas in July for homeless pets

A local tavern will be decorated with all things Christmas later this month to raise money and awareness for a Southern River pro-life cat and dog refuge. The Animal Protection Society of WA will host its Christmas in July event at Nicholson’s Bar and Grill in Canning...
A call out for members to fill historical gaps

A call out for members to fill historical gaps

Hidden among houses on a quiet Thornlie street lies a church that will celebrate its half century later this year. Thornlie Baptist Church originally started in a house on Selby Street in 1968 before members rallied their support and built its current facilities on...
People power: application voted down

People power: application voted down

The public gallery at the City of Gosnells council meeting was packed this week as residents turned out in great numbers to voice their concerns about a local development. Several residents stepped forward during Tuesday night’s council meeting to have their say about...
Mayor walks out during debate

Mayor walks out during debate

City of Gosnells mayor Glenn Dewhurst walked out of a council meeting this week after his fellow councillors took him to task over recent comments made to the media. Councillor David Goode put forward a motion at council on Tuesday night condemning the comments made...