The hills are alive with festival fun

The hills are alive with festival fun

Despite the rain and cooler temperatures thousands of people turned out to Karragullen Oval last Saturday to attend the LiveLighter Perth Hills Festival. Formerly known as the Karragullen Field Day, the festival attracted people from all over Perth as the oval and...
Helping horses so frightened they could barely be touched

Helping horses so frightened they could barely be touched

Devoted horse and pony foster carer Marissa Marriott was recognised for her efforts in the equine industry earlier this month, receiving a state award from RSPCA WA. The Darling Downs resident was jointly awarded as the RSPCA WA Volunteer of the Year for her two and a...
Giving homeless women and girls some dignity

Giving homeless women and girls some dignity

A class full of year 12 home economics students put their skills to the test last term to make handbags for homeless women and teens in the community. The class of Kelmscott Senior High School students spent six weeks with their sewing machines to make the bags for...
A fun-filled German tradition

A fun-filled German tradition

The Byford and Districts Country Club was a hive of activity on Saturday as the club hosted its annual Oktoberfest celebrations. More than 400 people throughout the day crowded in the beer tent to take part in the day’s activities, which included stein-holding...
Legend wows audience

Legend wows audience

Guitarist Don Neander dusted off his prized instrument for a special performance on the weekend. Local residents attended Jarrahdale’s St Paul’s Anglican Church for a one-of-a-kind classical guitar recital. Mr Neander said he performed a program of traditional...