Colour brings in New Year

Colour brings in New Year

The Sinhalese and Tamil New Year, commonly known as Aluth, was celebrated last month in Kelmscott by the Sri Lankan Cultural Society of Western Australia (SLCSWA). The SLSCWA is a not-for -profit community organisation representing all Sri Lankans in Western Australia...
No, no, no…yes…. it’s the Vicar

No, no, no…yes…. it’s the Vicar

A stage adaptation of the Vicar of Dibley is set to make its Western Australian Debut at the Koorliny Arts Centre next month, featuring Byford resident Amara Maddalena and directed by Mundijong resident Kelly Salathiel. Adapted by Ian Gower and Paul Carpenter from the...
Scouts go with waste not, want not motto

Scouts go with waste not, want not motto

The Manjedal Activity Centre (MAC) in Karrakup held their Campwest 2021 over the school holidays, where young people aged 10 to 14 participated. MAC welcomed 1000 scouts from across WA to participate and as part of the scout promise and commitment to the United...
‘His legacy endures’

‘His legacy endures’

Veteran Edward ‘Ted’ Parry has laid a wreath at every ANZAC Day service for more than 25 years, this year was set to be his last time but the service was cancelled when COVID-19 sent Perth and Peel into lockdown. Mr Parry was born in Birkenhead, England in 1928; in...
Veteran’s amazing century

Veteran’s amazing century

World War II veteran and Oldbury resident Lionel Richardson turned 100 on April 20 and is set to receive his 100thbirthday letter from the Queen next month after his celebration was delayed due to the COVID-19 lockdown over the weekend. Mr Richardson enlisted in the...