Navy man’s high hopes

Navy man’s high hopes

Last Sunday marked Hugh Jones’ final day in the navy as he transferred to inactive reserves. After over 30 years of service, Mr Jones has decided to retire in pursuit of a new goal to run for the state election for the seat of Darling Range. Mr Jones said he wants to...
Local parks become magical

Local parks become magical

Step into the future this school holiday’s as Magical Parks creates an augmented reality experience at Bill Hicks Reserve and Clem Kentish Oval.  Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale launched Magical Parks on January 2 and anyone can participate by downloading the free app....
Valued vollies do it all for love

Valued vollies do it all for love

While most residents spent Christmas morning exchanging gifts with loved ones, the dedicated volunteers at Centrepoint Church’s branches in Perth’s south-east were busy cooking up a free breakfast for those in need. The breakfast featured everything from yoghurt and...
Rate rise outrage

Rate rise outrage

Property owners across the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale are up in arms this week following a major overhaul of the rating process that could see significant increases for up to one-fifth of its ratepayers.  More than 2300 of the shire’s residents received letters...
EPA enters into brickworks debate

EPA enters into brickworks debate

The region’s development assessment panel has scrapped a meeting to consider Austral Bricks’ $55m expansion plan after the Environmental Protection Authority stepped in to assess the impacts of the proposal.  Examiner Newspapers understands the decision was made on...