Police to issue on-the-spot fines

Police to issue on-the-spot fines

WA Police could soon be issuing on-the-spot fines for those found not to be adhering to quarantine and social distancing measures enforced in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The state government has announced the formation of a 200-strong police...
Latest travel restrictions imposed

Latest travel restrictions imposed

From midnight tomorrow, all Australian residents returning from overseas will be placed in hotels and other accommodation for two weeks under new mandatory self-isolation measures. Prime Minister Scott Morrison made the announcement this morning following a national...
Adoptions remain open

Adoptions remain open

Despite shop fronts across the state closing in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic it will be business as usual for Armadale’s much-loved animal shelter.  Armadale’s Community Animal Rescue Group has vowed to stay open and continue providing care for its animals...
Emergency meeting called

Emergency meeting called

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale council has authorised the cancellation of events, the closure of community centres and initiated a response plan as part of a suite of measures endorsed amid the coronavirus pandemic.  The measures were unanimously supported by the...
Business owners express anger over rate proposal

Business owners express anger over rate proposal

Thirty-six property owners could be hit with higher rates next financial year despite calls by the state government to freeze rates during the coronavirus pandemic.  On March 16, the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale council moved to request the state’s local government...