“My son Clay won’t have died in vain”

“My son Clay won’t have died in vain”

One mother is on a mission to raise awareness around mental health and suicide prevention. Gosnells local Tracey Perry is walking 60kms over the month of October to raise money for the Black Dog Institute in memory of her son Clay, who passed away last year. “If one...
Time to bag up some kindness

Time to bag up some kindness

It is the community’s turn to play Santa this year as the WA Rocks group are seeking donations for the Kindness Bag Project. Local Brookdale mum and WA Rocks admin Cheynae DeLeeuw said the bags were designed to provide joy to families and individuals staying at...
Byford Primary turns 100

Byford Primary turns 100

The local school community is invited to join the oldest past student and youngest current student, Jan and Logan to help Byford Primary School celebrate its 100th birthday. On Saturday, October 23, the school will host their 100-year celebration, which will consist...
Access to medical cannabis “below par”

Access to medical cannabis “below par”

The health and economic benefits of locally grown hemp crops could be soon realised, according to one Member of State Parliament. Member for the East Metropolitan Region Dr Brian Walker of Legalise Cannabis WA gave notice on Tuesday of his intention to move a motion...
Half a million reasons to smile

Half a million reasons to smile

A community run and funded Op Shop in Kelmscott is so close to achieving their donation goal they can almost feel it. The Second Chance Op Shop on Railway Avenue has provided more than $469,000 in financial assistance to the communities of Armadale, Serpentine...