Published authors at just 17

Published authors at just 17

When Poppy McNamara and Kaylee Smith were asked to write a short story for English, they had no idea that it would lead to them becoming published authors. The two year 12 students from Southern River College were asked to produce a creative work focusing on hope or...
Love of family has kept Helen going

Love of family has kept Helen going

Keeping herself busy with arts and crafts, many cups of tea, no alcohol and plenty of chocolate is the key to longevity, according to 104-year-old Helen Gurney. Born in England in June 4, 1916, Mrs Gurney migrated to Australia in 1952 with her husband George and her...
‘Unlike gossip mags, a good story never dates’

‘Unlike gossip mags, a good story never dates’

Since 2010 the Gosnells Writers Circle has published the Showcase magazine three times a year – earlier this month the 30th edition hit local shelves. Showcase magazine provides an avenue for members to experience having their writings published, to give readers...
‘We need First Nations leadership’

‘We need First Nations leadership’

One local Member of the Order of Australia award winner has dedicated more than 50 years to give significant service to tertiary education, Indigenous health and to nursing. Gosnells resident Rhonda Marriott, who received the award this year, is an academic who is now...
Officer receives promotion

Officer receives promotion

Former Canning Vale Police senior sergeant and officer in charge Quentin Flatman has been promoted to the role of state command inspector at the State Operations Control Command Centre. Mr Flatman started with the police as a 17-year-old cadet in 1990, he entered the...