Indigenous health festival has positive impact

Indigenous health festival has positive impact

A festival aiming to bridge the disconnect between health and employment providers and the Indigenous community was a huge success last week as more than 500 people attended the inaugural event.  The Waakal Moort Kaadadjiny festival, which means Rainbow Serpent Family...
Determination to be the best pays off for Jay

Determination to be the best pays off for Jay

A Darling Downs BMX rider was in a class of his own at the recent state BMX Championships, taking out the top spot on the podium against the best of the best from around Western Australia.  Jay Lander has been riding BMX bikes since he was just two years old but...
A natural leader and she’s only 21

A natural leader and she’s only 21

A mentor, a coach and a fierce advocate for Aboriginal youth, Danikka Calyon is a remarkable young woman who has just recently been recognised for her efforts in making a positive difference in her community.  The 21-year-old Brookdale woman was recently announced as...
Samantha’s actions are to be commended

Samantha’s actions are to be commended

Leaping into action in what was far from a normal chain of events has lead to this Piara Waters woman receiving special recognition for her daring efforts at an awards ceremony earlier this month.  Samantha Laine was driving to work in peak hour traffic along...
Rare machines on display

Rare machines on display

A unique museum will throw open its doors next month for an open day that the whole family is sure to enjoy.  Hugh Manning Tractor Museum in Serpentine first opened in September 1993 featuring many of the late Hugh Manning’s prized agricultural tractors and machinery....