Local’s racing passion has gone to the birds

Local’s racing passion has gone to the birds

While you may not see as many racing pigeons flying through Canning skies as you may have in the past, one dedicated breeder and racer wants you to know the hobby is well and truly alive. President of the Riverton Pigeon Racing Club Joe Olszowy has been interested in...
Unattended candle burns down home

Unattended candle burns down home

Plumes of thick black smoke were seen across the valley on the weekend as a fire destroyed a home in Mount Richon.  The fire at the Jasper Place property was first reported to authorities about 12pm on April 19.  Six units from Armadale, Maddington and Murdoch were...
Patients receive special gift

Patients receive special gift

Patients who were down on their luck at Armadale Hospital received a welcome visit and a tasty treat last weekend. Community volunteer stalwart Ben Boekholt has been delivering Easter eggs to patients in hospital over the Easter break for the past 12 years and this...
Councillor storms out

Councillor storms out

A particular paragraph read out in public statement time at this month’s Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale ordinary council meeting resulted in a councillor storming out of the chambers.  Byford resident and Freeman of the shire John Kirkpatrick asked three questions at...
Elana’s talent shines through

Elana’s talent shines through

A multi-talented musician and local high school student has been recognised for her excellent aptitudes, after she received a Variety Heart Scholarship earlier this year.  Elana Girling was awarded as this year’s Bendat Family Foundation Brian Treasure Youth...