Push to upgrade fire brigade’s facilities

Push to upgrade fire brigade’s facilities

Residents in Oakford are being asked to join an online petition to support the development of a new Volunteer Fire Brigade facility in the community. The petition commenced this week after an assessment of the community needs proved the current fire station. Shire of...
Rate rise again the topic of discussion

Rate rise again the topic of discussion

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has put the latest proposal for Differential Rating and a draft rating strategy forward for community consultation. During the council meeting on Monday, June 21, a report was put forward for councillors to consider a new rating...
Save our Jarrah

Save our Jarrah

A group of local movers and shakers are calling for action as Alcoa moves to expand their bauxite mining operations in the Jarrah Forest on the Darling Scarp. The forest is the only Jarrah forest on Earth and is dominated by two eucalypt species Jarrah and Marri, and...
Rental crisis leading to pet dumping

Rental crisis leading to pet dumping

An increase in pets surrendered to shelters has correlated with the current rental crisis, experts have said. RSPCA WA Executive Manager of Animal and Enforcement Operations Hannah Dreaver said RSPCA has recorded an increase in surrenders and a spike in phone calls...
Selena loses her locks

Selena loses her locks

Local mum Selena Storer shaved her head in April to raise money for the Leukaemia foundation during the 2021 Worlds Greatest Shave. Mrs Storer, who is a Kelmscott mum of three boys, shaved her head in an anticipated event at her home on April 17. Raising $4,440 for...