Business owners express anger over rate proposal

Business owners express anger over rate proposal

Thirty-six property owners could be hit with higher rates next financial year despite calls by the state government to freeze rates during the coronavirus pandemic.  On March 16, the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale council moved to request the state’s local government...
Cultural day goes ahead from a distance

Cultural day goes ahead from a distance

Lumen Christi College went ahead to lift student’s spirits with their Harmony Week 2020 celebrations last week. Whilst the college had to modify its Harmony Day events this year due to social distancing measures, that didn’t stop students and staff from donning...
Residents, businesses told to access government payments

Residents, businesses told to access government payments

Member for Burt Matt Keogh has urged residents to take up the government’s increased job seeker payments as thousands of locals face job losses in the unprecedented coronavirus health crisis.  On Monday premier Mark McGowan announced the immediate closure of pubs,...
Family gives back

Family gives back

Despite the chaos unfolding around them, one young Seville Grove family has vowed to give back to those on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis.  For the foreseeable future the Pilkington family, including McKenzie (11), Cailynn (8), twins Hartley and Baylah (6)...
Armadale Coronavirus clinic opens

Armadale Coronavirus clinic opens

More than 60 people have presented for testing on the first day of operations at Armadale Health Service’s new coronavirus (COVID-19) clinic, as the state government ramps up its response amid a growing number of cases.  On March 19, WA Health minister Roger Cook...