Volunteers clean up historical landmarks

Volunteers clean up historical landmarks

The town of Jarrahdale is receiving a spruce up with new benches and the revitalisation of the War Memorial. Jarrahdale Community Collective (JCC) have been cleaning up the War Memorial with help from members of the community, visiting the site to scrub, refine and...
Challis Primary takes out top water wise gong

Challis Primary takes out top water wise gong

A primary school in Armadale has been named Western Australia’s newest waterwise school in recognition of their commitment to waterwise education. Challis Community Primary School are the newest waterwise school, with the Water Corporation commending them for their...
Local volunteer fills council seat left vacant by Hugh Jones

Local volunteer fills council seat left vacant by Hugh Jones

To fill the seat of River Ward, a special election was held by the City of Armadale with John Keogh voted in as the successful candidate. Mr Keogh grew up in the Armadale area, working and volunteering across the area. Mr Keogh said he looks forward to being in a...
Champion trained in Armadale Hills

Champion trained in Armadale Hills

Cyclist Ben O’Connor has won stage nine of the Tour De France, as the first West Australian to win a stage of the grand tour individually. Mr O’Connor was born in Subiaco but spent much of his professional training riding through the hills of Armadale and Kelmscott....
Replica boat finds home in Queensland

Replica boat finds home in Queensland

The Heart and Soul Men’s shed in Forrestdale has received kudos from the Governor General after building a large model replica of the ‘HMS Endeavour’. The replica was built over three years and sat in the men’s shed for another two before a home was found for the ship...