Thalia is kicking goals

Thalia is kicking goals

She gave soccer a go when she was 11 years old and loved it. Now 17-year-old champion Thalia Organ is going to give it her all at the WA School Sport competition in Queensland. Thalia will be participating in the under 18s category and she is looking forward to seeing...
Has your child heard 1.4 million more words?

Has your child heard 1.4 million more words?

If you want your children to have a better vocabulary and reading development, maybe consider reading them five books a day. The new million-word gap research from Ohio University states that children whose parents read them five books a day enter kindergarten having...
“There is not enough transparency in local government”

“There is not enough transparency in local government”

After a very sour council meeting last week for the City of Gosnells, council transparency was a hot topic after councillor Serena Williamson passed a motion relating to elected members’ allowances, expenses, gift and meeting attendances. Ms Williamson’s motion was...
‘It’s like brand new’

‘It’s like brand new’

It was old, there was no roof and it needed a lot of work, but for Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Conservation Centre volunteer Carolyn Lewis, the portable office became a mission that needed to be done to take care of sick and injured animals. Ms Lewis thought a wildlife...
Concern over drugs and car hooning issues

Concern over drugs and car hooning issues

A good turnout at Tuesday’s local police forum showed the high concern that local residents have in regard to drugs and car hooning issues in Gosnells, Canning Vale, Huntingdale and Southern River. Minister for Police Michelle Roberts talked about the...