Clubs join forces to battle the Black Dog

The tireless blokes at the Serpentine Jarrahdale Men’s Shed had their big blue caravan out on Saturday to support this year’s Black Dog Ride, to raise funds and awareness for depression and mental health.SJ Men’s Shed’s Ray Schmidt said they first got involved with...

Busy Bee’s bush battle

A Busy Bee clean-up operation organised by the Darling Downs Resident’s Association on Sunday saw 22 determined volunteers clear an incredible 40 tons of dead vegetation from the trail area in Darling Downs, known locally as 70 Acres.The Resident’s Association (DDRA)...

Councils join forces to protect rivers

The South East Corridor Councils Alliance (SECCA) this week spearheaded an advocacy campaign seeking $10 million in Federal Government funding to restore the Canning, Southern and Wungong rivers. SECCA, an alliance between the cities of Canning, Armadale, Gosnells and...

Former deputy mayor awarded medal

Tireless environmentalist and community advocate Patricia Hart, who served as a councillor and deputy mayor at the City of Armadale, was honoured last week with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to the community. The Order of Australia recognises...

Disability inclusion wins Rob a big gong

Local champions and new citizens were celebrated on Australia Day in Armadale, with 85 citizens welcomed to the community and awards going to its Community Citizens of the Year. The Examiner spoke with Community Citizen of the Year Award recipient Robert Turner, who...