Program aims to get mums back into work

Program aims to get mums back into work

Parents looking to head back into the daily grind will be given a helping hand to identify their strengths and be connected to local services, thanks to a Federal government program. ParentsNext is a pre-employment program that helps parents of young children plan and...
$50,000 Sister City investigation thrown out

$50,000 Sister City investigation thrown out

The decision to assign $50,000 to an investigation to find a suitable Sister City for the City of Gosnells was met with dismay last week with 10 councillors voting that the money would be better spent elsewhere. The funds were originally set aside for chief executive...
Six-month trial for 15-minute parking signs

Six-month trial for 15-minute parking signs

The council hopes a six-month trial of 15-minute parking restriction signage along Canna Drive in Canning Vale will assist with several issues raised previously in a petition by shop owners and members of the community. At this week’s council meeting City of Gosnells...
Lachlan nibbles his way to success

Lachlan nibbles his way to success

While most 11-year-olds are spending hours upon hours playing video games or mucking around on their phone or an iPad, Lachlan Bolger has his eyes set on other ambitions. Lachlan honed his entrepreneurial skills earlier this year, starting his own business making and...
Girls hit a home run

Girls hit a home run

Three budding softball talents will make the trip east later this year to compete in the School Sport Australia Championship. Representatives from around the state will join Southern River College students’ 16-year old Paige McCrorie and 17-year-old twins...