Saying a big thank you to our vollies

Saying a big thank you to our vollies

The tireless work of community volunteers was recognised last week at a special luncheon. The lunch was held on December 5 to coincide with International Volunteer Day, which promotes the important role volunteers play in the community. More than 140 volunteers from...
Rain does little to deter crowds at this year’s carols

Rain does little to deter crowds at this year’s carols

About 800 people flocked to Briggs Park last weekend for the 25th installment of the Byford Carols.  The event was filled with plenty of entertainment including performances by Heritage Country Choir, West Byford Primary School, Evangel Kids, Four Square Sudanese...
Fire safety concerns in Jarrahdale

Fire safety concerns in Jarrahdale

Jarrahdale resident Garry Tomlinson was first alerted to the fact that escaping via the Serpentine National Park in a fire emergency was no longer an option, when he approached the shire about the state of the council’s verges.  Mr Tomlinson has lived in Jarrahdale...
Markets under the stars bring a twinkle to locals

Markets under the stars bring a twinkle to locals

An inaugural Christmas twilight market at a local primary school was a huge success last Saturday as about 2000 people from across the region joined in the festivities.  Serpentine Primary School played host to the markets which also helped raise about $2000 to help...
Lego robots test students skills

Lego robots test students skills

A total of 36 teams from across Perth attended a competition like no other on the weekend at a local high school.  Armadale Senior High hosted the First Lego League Regional Competition which saw both primary and secondary students design, build and program robots to...