Voters turn out to bring about change

Voters turn out to bring about change

A relatively strong voter turnout has produced significant change at the City of Canning, with three new councillors elected and a new Deputy Mayor appointed. Across the wards of Mason, Bannister, Beeliar, Beelo and Nicholson, 56,018 voting packages were delivered by...
Departing deputy fires broadside

Departing deputy fires broadside

Former Deputy Mayor Jesse Jacobs has fired a broadside at Canning Mayor Patrick Hall, accusing him of deliberately breaching rules of conduct during the local government election. During the Canning election, Mr Hall was vocal in his support for candidates Hardeep...
Drone gold for Gould

Drone gold for Gould

A childhood dream of flying model aeroplanes has translated into a State Championship for Thornlie’s Jared Gould. Two weeks ago, Gould was crowned the best drone racer in WA after two days of intense competition. To compete in drone racing, you can’t be susceptible to...
Calls for an investigation

Calls for an investigation

Councillors have demanded an investigation into the way the election was handled in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale. It comes after a motion was put forward by re-elected councillor Rob Coales during Monday night’s Special Council Meeting. The motion requested that...
A new look council

A new look council

After a big weekend, which saw multiple councillors lose their seats in Armadale including the Deputy Mayor, the council chambers are looking a little different. Saturday’s Local Government Election saw Sam Singh Virk take the Lake Ward from previous Deputy Mayor...