Doggone happy

Doggone happy

Dog lovers in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale could soon have a designated place to take their pooch after council voted this week in support of developing an unused piece of land in Byford. The corner of Larsen and Sansimeon Boulevard was previously identified as...
A banger for a bale

A banger for a bale

A sausage in a bun, perfect weather and people willing to dig deep for those doing it tough formed the ideal equation for a fundraiser like no other. Dubbed ‘Bangers For Bales’ the fundraiser, which was held in Byford last Saturday, raised money and awareness for...
Charges of stabbing

Charges of stabbing

A 35-year old man received serious injuries in Byford last weekend after he was allegedly stabbed in the shoulder and thumb. Police and St John Ambulance officers were called to a property on Binshaw Avenue after an altercation occurred between a number of people from...
Trailer given with cause

Trailer given with cause

A sizeable grant has helped one local not-for-profit organisation purchase a trailer, which in turn will be able to assist the entire community. The Rotary Club of Byford and Districts was on the receiving end of a $25,000 grant earlier this year, which assisted with...
‘Village of the damned’

‘Village of the damned’

Consistent rent increases over the past few years have forced one resident at the Serpentine Falls Park Home and Tourist Village to cancel her insurances and forgo everyday necessities such as heating. Pam Kent, who has lived at the village for nearly eight years,...