From kayak champ to ambassador

From kayak champ to ambassador

An Olympian who regularly trains at Champion Lakes said he was thrilled to be selected as an ambassador for the owner and operator of some of Perth’s biggest sports venues. Stephen Bird lives in Leederville but travels to Champion Lakes Regatta Centre about once...
‘Women do not belong in brigade’

‘Women do not belong in brigade’

A formal complaint has been filed against Oakford Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade captain Don Wright following allegations of bullying. The complaint, made by a Darling Downs resident who asked to remain anonymous, was filed with the shire earlier this year. She said she...
Sports pros help out youth

Sports pros help out youth

The young people from Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Recreation Centre at the Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre joined reigning NBL Champions Angus Brandt and Dexter Kernich-Drew from the Perth Wildcats earlier this month. The Wildcats players and the SJ and Belmont City...
Police target holiday trouble spots

Police target holiday trouble spots

With school holidays starting next month Mundijong Police are targeting hotspots where there have been incidents of burglaries and thefts, damage to property and anti-social behaviour during past holidays. Operation Klikita will run from July 1 to July 16 and in...
Thomas Road angst

Thomas Road angst

Oakford resident Morgan Byas has expressed concerns that Thomas Road was becoming unusable due to what he has described as decades of neglect by the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale. Mr Byas, who has lived in the shire for more than 30 years, says the condition of the...