War veteran, POW dies aged 90

War veteran, POW dies aged 90

Jarrahdale war veteran and treasurer of the Serpentine Jarrahdale RSL club Peter Dimopoulos died on the weekend aged 90. Mr Dimopoulos, who was named Anzac of the year in 2013, was held captive by the Japanese during World War II and famously survived because he...
Big Ted, Jemima to headline Byford act

Big Ted, Jemima to headline Byford act

Australia’s longest running children’s program Play School will come to Byford next month with its new show once upon a time. Audiences can join Jemima, Big Ted, Little Ted and Humpty as they make their way through the once upon a time story book with the help of...

Dream of new shops alive in Byford

Civil works for a regional shopping centre in Abernethy Road, Byford has started almost three years after it received planning approval from the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale. The open-air shopping precinct, owned by supermarket giant Coles, would include a full line...

Rowsthorn will have you in stitches about Byford

Byford will be treated to a night of laughter with comedian Peter Rowsthorn at the Byford country club this weekend. Mr Rowsthorn, best known for his work as Brett Craig in the TV series Kath and Kim, will present his own comedic take on the area while raising money...

Jarrahdale students branch into orchard care

Jarrahdale primary school will host a workshop this month at the school’s orchard on how to care for fruit trees, presented by freelance horticultural consultant and tree specialist Peter Coppin. The school’s garden specialist and sustainability coordinator Stacey...