Debate on meeting time heats up

Debate on meeting time heats up

What seemed like a simple decision became much more complicated, as Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale councillors debated the dates, times and schedules of all council and committee meetings for next year.  The suggestion of “if it’s not broken, then why fix it” was...
Humbling tour of WWI battlefields

Humbling tour of WWI battlefields

A once in a lifetime state-funded trip to the former battlefields of WWI may be over for two young women from Brookdale and Byford but the memories will remain forever. Teachers Lauren Barrie and Karwin Murray were among hundreds of people who applied for the 10-day...
A grand old birthday party for historic town

A grand old birthday party for historic town

The gardens at Mundijong Heritage Uniting Church were abuzz with activity last weekend as residents old and new came together to celebrate 125 years of the Mundijong community.  The event was held to celebrate the successes of the community that had gone from a...
Byford’s dog park a step closer

Byford’s dog park a step closer

Indicative designs for a dog park in Byford which is expected to cost more than $460,000 were officially endorsed by Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale councillors last month.  The park, which will be located at the corner of Larsen Road and Sansimeon Boulevard is in its...
Outrage at damage to one of Mundijong’s parks

Outrage at damage to one of Mundijong’s parks

Hooning activity at one of Mundijong’s parks has cost the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale about $20,000 to repair.  A vehicle, possibly a four-wheel drive, performed doughnuts at Linear Park in October causing damage to recently laid turf and reticulation systems. ...