President’s training bill voted down

President’s training bill voted down

A request for the Serpentine Jarrahdale shire president Michelle Rich to undergo training for public speaking and media training was denied by her fellow councillors at council this week.  Ms Rich, along with councillor Jacqui See, had requested to seek further...
Mundijong ready to party

Mundijong ready to party

First declared as ‘Manjedal’ in 1893, the Mundijong town centre has seen many changes in its 125-year history.  From its old-country charm to what is now a bustling residential town centre with a major recreation precinct planned just down the road, Mundijong has been...
New home for Byford Carols

New home for Byford Carols

Organisers are hoping a new location will encourage hundreds of residents to come along and join in the festive cheer at this year’s carols.  The Byford Carols have previously been held at Marri Grove Primary. However, a change in agreement has led the group to Briggs...
Thieves target Byford  pump station

Thieves target Byford pump station

A brazen act to steal copper cabling from a pump station in Byford could have sparked a fire, or caused serious injury, according to Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale president Michelle Rich.  Thieves broke into the pump station at Byford on the Scarp, presumably with an...
Fundraising success for children’s charity

Fundraising success for children’s charity

A second-hand book shop, a car wash, fresh fairy floss and a raffle for a 2019 Fremantle Dockers signed football raised more than $1500 for charity last week at a school carnival.  Serpentine Primary year six student leaders organised the event, which saw the school...