Remembering Pioneer Village four decades on

Remembering Pioneer Village four decades on

John Atkinson remembers a time when Armadale’s Pioneer Village was a bustling precinct, filled with plenty to do for people all over Perth and beyond.  The Mount Nasura resident was the first to move into the village in December 1979 and helped make many of the metal...
Snags for a good cause

Snags for a good cause

Members of a local State Emergency Services unit are hoping many hungry mouths will come from far and wide to support their fundraising event this weekend.  The Serpentine Jarrahdale SES unit will be hosting a sausage sizzle this Sunday, January 26, with all funds...
Many hands make light work

Many hands make light work

Thousands of bags of rubbish were removed from local verges and bushland last year thanks to the efforts of an incredible band of volunteers.  A total of 11 people equipped with gloves, rubbish bags and pick-up tools collected a mammoth 2432 bags of rubbish last...
Murals bring life to local business

Murals bring life to local business

A former Armadale Senior High student has worked her magic to bring a pop of colour and excitement to a Kelmscott business.  Artist Sioux Tempestt recently completed a series of colourful murals on the walls of a brand new building along Albany Highway, which will...
Bark Park officially open for furry friends

Bark Park officially open for furry friends

There were plenty of wagging tails and wet noses at a special event on Friday, as the community came together for the official opening of Byford Bark Park.  The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale hosted its annual Paws in the Park event in conjunction with the opening of...