Teddy’s big day out

Teddy’s big day out

A local family in Willetton took the teddy bear hunt to another level as they are committed to displaying a daily set of gigantic teddy bears until social distancing restrictions are lifted. In the light of the health crisis, Meleka, Tim Newey and their two children,...
National honour for top teacher

National honour for top teacher

A local drama teacher has been awarded across two categories of the Australian Performing Arts Teachers Association National Awards Program. For more than 35 years Kerri Hilton has demonstrated an undeniable passion for theatre and the arts. The St Nortbert College...
Untold heroics the basis of winning poems

Untold heroics the basis of winning poems

Three talented local poets determined to keep the ANZAC Day spirit alive have had their work recognised by the Serpentine Jarrahdale RSL after taking part in this year’s ANZAC Poetry Competition.  Adult winner Ian Lewis chose to use the competition as an opportunity...
Sisters make a difference

Sisters make a difference

Jarrahdale sisters Tracey Jarrett and Salli Galvin have revealed how they overcame adversity to make a difference as part of a new novel launching in the coming months.  Empowered Women Empowering The World is a collection of stories, compiled by Toowoomba...
Your hug is in the mail

Your hug is in the mail

The latest social-isolation measures are no match for the Morgan family, who have begun a ‘Mail-A-Hug’ service at their free at-home library stand. Inspired by their aunt from Gingin, the Morgan family established its very own Little Free Library in 2016 as a way of...