‘I will not panic buy’

‘I will not panic buy’

During this time of crisis one local resident wants to prove to the world that Australia knows how to help thy neighbour. After being left horrified after seeing recent videos of people fighting over toilet paper and the elderly being left out, Cat Domican decided to...
A real bunch of life shavers

A real bunch of life shavers

A brave act from one local student inspired a whole school to take part in a World’s Greatest Shave event and donated more than $3700 to the Leukaemia Foundation. Southern River College student Katie Russell decided last year she would be shaving her head as the...
Young leaders voice concerns for youth

Young leaders voice concerns for youth

Local student leaders have decided the government’s top priorities for the youth community are stereotypes and prejudice, mental health, domestic violence and climate change. The leaders of tomorrow had their say on March 13 during the Annual Burt Youth Leadership...
Anti-crime group – residents take action

Anti-crime group – residents take action

When Simone Owston said enough was enough, she really meant it – as she formed the Thornlie Community Safety Group which now has more than 400 concerned community members. Ms Owston had only moved to Shillington St in Thornlie two months ago and she had already being...
Climate ideas are exploding at school

Climate ideas are exploding at school

The Climate Canons from St Norbert College continue to explode with ideas of climate action as they partnered with the City of Canning to help residents get rid of e-waste. A group of 40 students have been committed to run a range of sustainability focused events...