Cupcakes bring birthday smile to local residents

Cupcakes bring birthday smile to local residents

A local member of parliament has called more than 800 elderly and vulnerable people in the community to give them comfort during the current health crisis. In the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, member for Southern River Terry Healy began calling everyone...
Council agrees on rate freeze

Council agrees on rate freeze

The City of Gosnells will not increase its rate revenue as more ratepayers and local businesses struggle with the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. On March 31 council approved development of the 2020/21 budget. Apart from freezing rate increases, the...
Taylah’s letter allows the Easter Bunny to visit local children

Taylah’s letter allows the Easter Bunny to visit local children

The Easter Bunny is coming to town all thanks to a young Thornlie girl who made it all possible. Nine-year-old Taylah Samson wrote to premier Mark McGowan following his border closure announcement amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In the letter she asked Mr...
Local saviours help families in need

Local saviours help families in need

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, there is one local donation agency committed to helping families and children doing it tough in the community. Donation Central was formed by Ryan Anderson in March 2016, with the aim of raising money and collecting...
Masks no substitute for social distancing

Masks no substitute for social distancing

With Australia facing a lack of surgical face masks, the debate continues as to whether or not everyone should use face masks amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A Curtin University respiratory protection researcher and associate professor Ben Mullins said there...