Senate needs PUPs: Wang

Senate needs PUPs: Wang

Clive Palmer’s political career may be over but the party he founded is still going strong according to Palmer United Party Senator Dio Wang, who was campaigning in Maddington last week. His comments come after Mr Palmer ruled out a Senate bid this week following a...
Labor focuses on Medicare

Labor focuses on Medicare

Labor will enact legislation to protect Medicare from privatisation within 100 days of being elected according to Federal Labor Leader Bill Shorten. Speaking at Gosnells Medical Centre on Tuesday, Mr Shorten described the Medicare system as being ‘under attack’ from...
Close calls every week on Karnup Rd S-bend

Close calls every week on Karnup Rd S-bend

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale says the 70km/h speed limit at the Karnup Road S-bend near Rapids Road is appropriate despite three major accidents there including two fatalities in the past six months. Last week a road train carrying pigs rolled over, killing and...
RRC bills shire for tender breach

RRC bills shire for tender breach

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale will pay more than $78,000 in compensation after the Rivers Regional Council resolved to recover costs associated with the release of confidential information. The RRC voted unanimously in a confidential item last month to recover...
Mundijong Police Station takes shape

Mundijong Police Station takes shape

The construction of the new $8 million Mundijong police station is on track to open before the end of the year. It will accommodate up to 30 officers plus another 14 with minor modifications. The design also incorporates some WA police firsts including a drive-through...