Local fire crews kept busy

Local fire crews kept busy

Three streets in Armadale were abuzz with lights and sirens late last week as three separate houses went up in flames.  The first incident occurred at the corner of Dower Court and Ringwood Road where crews were called to a fire at a single-storey home.  The fire,...
Frightening knife attack

Frightening knife attack

A 27-year-old Rivervale man has been charged with aggravated armed robbery after he allegedly held up a bakery with a knife last week.  About 1.15pm on January 17 the man entered Forrest Road Bakery and Cafe and allegedly held a large knife to the back of a customer...
Members fitness class fight

Members fitness class fight

A large number of Armadale Arena members were urging the City of Armadale to reconsider its decision to cancel all group fitness classes at the popular gymnasium.  Mount Richon resident and long-term member of the facility Helena Galer told The Examiner she was...
Support for Kelmscott IGA store owner

Support for Kelmscott IGA store owner

A Clifton Hills resident has set up an online crowd funding account to help the Kelmscott IGA owner with his legal fees after he allegedly trapped a nine-year-old boy in a cage in December.  The alleged incident, which occurred about 7.45pm on December 30 at the...
Gosnells teams dominate Kev Cup

Gosnells teams dominate Kev Cup

Gosnells Cricket Club past and present players dominated in all three games of this year’s Kevin Loaring Cup, which is held to celebrate the contributions of a great coach and mentor of Western Australian cricket.  The event, which alternates between the home grounds...