The local Anglican parish has launched a fundraising campaign for emergency food supplies as it braces for an influx of people going hungry in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. St Matthew’s Anglican Church Priest-in-charge Reverend Jeff Astfalck...
New laws protect frontline workers from abuse Tough new penalties for people assaulting or mistreating frontline workers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic were passed in parliament last week. The Criminal Code Amendment (COVID-19 Response) Bill 2020 will...
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...
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...
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...
