New look for old hall

New look for old hall

Have you walked along River Road recently and wondered what was happening to the 1965-built Kelmscott Hall building?  While the main hall will remain the rest of the building was being torn down and will be rebuilt at a cost of about $2.1 million to the City of...
President’s training bill voted down

President’s training bill voted down

A request for the Serpentine Jarrahdale shire president Michelle Rich to undergo training for public speaking and media training was denied by her fellow councillors at council this week.  Ms Rich, along with councillor Jacqui See, had requested to seek further...
Celebrating everyone’s favourite green fruit

Celebrating everyone’s favourite green fruit

Thousands of people came together last weekend to celebrate the delicious food that everyone loves to smash.  About 2000 avocado lovers travelled through the gates of Araluen Botanic Park for Perth’s only two-day Avocado Festival to enjoy all facets of the fabulous...
Mundijong ready to party

Mundijong ready to party

First declared as ‘Manjedal’ in 1893, the Mundijong town centre has seen many changes in its 125-year history.  From its old-country charm to what is now a bustling residential town centre with a major recreation precinct planned just down the road, Mundijong has been...
New home for Byford Carols

New home for Byford Carols

Organisers are hoping a new location will encourage hundreds of residents to come along and join in the festive cheer at this year’s carols.  The Byford Carols have previously been held at Marri Grove Primary. However, a change in agreement has led the group to Briggs...