Rental crisis leading to pet dumping

Rental crisis leading to pet dumping

An increase in pets surrendered to shelters has correlated with the current rental crisis, experts have said. RSPCA WA Executive Manager of Animal and Enforcement Operations Hannah Dreaver said RSPCA has recorded an increase in surrenders and a spike in phone calls...
Mariachi band gets the town moving and grooving

Mariachi band gets the town moving and grooving

A Mariachi band hit the streets of Byford on Saturday, June 19 to encourage residents to bring some life back into the town centre. Town Team Movement partnered with the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale to create an initiative that uplifts residents and encourages...
“It is about the safety of our kids”

“It is about the safety of our kids”

Families in Jarrahdale are calling out for help as they are at risk of losing their Orange School Bus. The bus provides an essential service for students to be driven from Jarrahdale directly to their schools down the scarp. Earlier this month letters from Transperth...
Bobtails are catching the flu

Bobtails are catching the flu

Reptile removalists across Perth’s south-east are urging people to be on the lookout for sick bobtails. The Shingleback Nidovirus (Bobtail flu) is prevalent in Western Australia and is highly contagious to other bobtails. A healthy bobtail should be defensive when...
West Byford Primary school facelift begins

West Byford Primary school facelift begins

Construction has started on a major upgrade at West Byford Primary School, which will deliver a new general classroom teaching block. The new facility will cost $2 million and is vital to the ongoing growth at the school. The new teaching block will replace the...