Champion trained in Armadale Hills

Champion trained in Armadale Hills

Cyclist Ben O’Connor has won stage nine of the Tour De France, as the first West Australian to win a stage of the grand tour individually. Mr O’Connor was born in Subiaco but spent much of his professional training riding through the hills of Armadale and Kelmscott....
It’s gold for Grace

It’s gold for Grace

The Australian Weightlifting National Youth Championships occurred over the weekend of July 3, with a Kelmscott local student taking out the top spot. Grace Tjerkstra has taken home gold after competing at the Australian Weightlifting National Under 15 and Youth...
Push to upgrade fire brigade’s facilities

Push to upgrade fire brigade’s facilities

Residents in Oakford are being asked to join an online petition to support the development of a new Volunteer Fire Brigade facility in the community. The petition commenced this week after an assessment of the community needs proved the current fire station. Shire of...
Rate rise again the topic of discussion

Rate rise again the topic of discussion

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has put the latest proposal for Differential Rating and a draft rating strategy forward for community consultation. During the council meeting on Monday, June 21, a report was put forward for councillors to consider a new rating...
Save our Jarrah

Save our Jarrah

A group of local movers and shakers are calling for action as Alcoa moves to expand their bauxite mining operations in the Jarrah Forest on the Darling Scarp. The forest is the only Jarrah forest on Earth and is dominated by two eucalypt species Jarrah and Marri, and...