Getting ready to help charity

Getting ready to help charity

Every March Australians all over the country take part in the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave to stand in solidarity with those battling blood cancer and to raise funds for the illness. Byford resident Ramone Glasgow who took part in the event in 2011...
Welcoming new chief to council

Welcoming new chief to council

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale welcomed Kenn Donohoe as the new chief executive at the council meeting on Monday evening. Mr Donohoe has more than 17 years experience within various local governments including the shires of Broome, Chittering and Mount Marshall....
Rapid growth sees pledges

Rapid growth sees pledges

A re-elected Liberal government has pledged $2 million to build a Darling Range community centre ahead of the March 11 state election. Planning Minister Donna Faragher joined Member for Darling Range Tony Simpson on February 14 outside the Strand Café in Byford where...
A new lease on life

A new lease on life

Karnet Prison Farm in Serpentine is preparing for its annual prisoner Inside Out Expo with a focus on preparing prisoners for successful reintegration back into society. On March 17 prisoners will have an opportunity to talk to a number of organisations, which may be...
Land tax debate

Land tax debate

Self-funded retirees will continue to struggle with land tax with neither major party committing to a reduction in the near future. Treasurer Mike Nahan and shadow treasurer Ben Wyatt faced questions from retirees at the Association of Independent Retirees election...