Many hands make light work

Many hands make light work

A small group of hard working volunteers pulled on their gumboots and gloves and got to work along the Canning River in Kelmscott last weekend.  Working together with members of Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group, the volunteers planted about 1000 sedges and rushes in...
Future champ revving it up for more motocross

Future champ revving it up for more motocross

Serpentine’s Jake Turner has experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows in his favourite sport but is still chomping at the bit to ride at his next motocross race.  The 15-year-old became hooked on the sport when he took to the track to compete in his...
Group cleans up 1.5kms of roadside rubbish

Group cleans up 1.5kms of roadside rubbish

Building rubble, worn out tyres, takeaway rubbish and plenty of beer bottles were picked up and disposed of correctly by a team of dedicated volunteers last weekend.  A group of seven volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help members of not-for-profit group Friends...
Ella’s brave actions rewarded

Ella’s brave actions rewarded

A chance encounter with a dog at a Piara Waters playground earlier this year has resulted in an eight-year-old receiving special recognition for her courageous efforts at a special awards ceremony.  Ella Andrews was playing with her sisters Tayla and Emily and her...
Crowds ‘the best they have been in years’

Crowds ‘the best they have been in years’

Jarrahdale Oval was a hive of activity on October 6 with the Jarrahdale Log Chop and SJ Lions Country Fair. One of Western Australia’s largest wood chop events, it attracted about 20,000 people this year, double last year’s attendance. Log chop coordinator Sandra...