Food demand increases

Food demand increases

Foodbank has seen an increase in demand for support since JobSeeker and JobKeeper assistance stopped. During the month of February, the West Australian Foodbank branches sold 293,153kg of food in comparison to March where sales increased to 302,005kg. The Perth branch...
Couple fight for Oldbury

Couple fight for Oldbury

Residents in Oldbury have successfully pleaded with the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale council to preserve the rural environment. At the meeting council considered a development application for a Transport Depot located on King Road in Oldbury, which was objected to...
Hooning, vandalism concerns

Hooning, vandalism concerns

An easement on Lowanna Way, which is open to public access despite running through a private complex, has raised concerns for residents who said their children enjoy playing outside. Imalka Silva lives in the complex and has said anyone can walk through the complex,...
New petition honours Petersen family

New petition honours Petersen family

A group of local residents and community leaders are seeking to honour three of Gosnells’ most respected citizens. The late Phil Petersen served as a member of the 2/11 Battalion in North Africa and Europe during World War II, before becoming a Prisoner of War. Upon...
Canning Vale resident giving back to help bushfire victims

Canning Vale resident giving back to help bushfire victims

Earlier this year, volunteers and community groups across Perth rushed to help those affected by the Wooroloo bushfires. Some kind-hearted people, including Canning Vale’s Kay Burrows, have continued to provide assistance over the past few months. Ms Burrows,...