Vale Don Randall 1953 – 2015

Don Randall’s unexpected death will leave a gaping hole in his federal electorate of Canning. Without any warning he became a part of history on Tuesday, dying suddenly from a suspected heart attack while going about his federal politician duties. While his comments...

Don was a mentor and friend

WA politicians from both state and federal levels have reacted with shock at the sudden death of their colleague Don Randall. Member for Darling Range Tony Simpson worked closely with Mr Randall and said he had been his mentor who worked tirelessly for his community....

‘Fair dinkum bloke’

Tributes have poured in for Federal Member for Canning Don Randall following his sudden death this week. Mr Randall was found unresponsive in his car in Boddington about 3pm on Tuesday. The 62-year-old was believed to have suffered a heart attack. Yesterday Mr...

Nesting help for endangered birds

The City of Armadale recently installed 11 new artificial nest hollows throughout the swan coastal plain in a hope to provide a home for endangered black cockatoos. Two hollows, often referred to as cockatubes, were installed in the city’s administration centre car...

Recognition between warriors

After more than 70 years World War II veteran and Jarrahdale resident Peter Dimopoulos received recognition for his work as an interpreter while he was a Japanese prisoner of war. Mr Dimopoulos enlisted in the Australian imperial forces (AIF) in July, 1941 just before...