Pig found wandering the street

Pig found wandering the street

Are you missing a pig? Well, someone is. On Monday, the Ranger Services Team at the City of Armadale apprehended the Hampshire hog after it was found fugitive on Third Avenue in Kelmscott. Having impounded the out-of-control porker at the city’s Animal Management...
Shire elections declared invalid

Shire elections declared invalid

In a sensational decision, the 2021 local government election for the North Ward in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale has been declared invalid by the Court of Disputed Returns, forcing a fresh election to be called. The decision is the culmination of cases jointly...
Mayor suing ratepayer

Mayor suing ratepayer

In an apparent bid to silence his critics, City of Canning Mayor Patrick Hall has hit a Canning ratepayer with a Supreme Court writ. The writ, lodged on behalf of Mr Hall by Perth law firm Bennett + Co on June 15, accuses council critic Richard Aldridge of defamation....
Cat law change

Cat law change

A Gosnells native animal shelter has backed in proposed changes to the City of Gosnells’ cat laws that have led to a massive response on social media. The proposed changes, which are currently out for 12 weeks of public consultation – double the statutory period –...
Resident’s search for justice

Resident’s search for justice

The case brought by former SJ council hopeful and Byford resident Shaye Mack against the WA Electoral Commission has now closed, with a verdict expected to be handed down on July 1.Mr Mack lodged an invalidity complaint with the Court of Disputed Returns in the wake...