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Richard Wassell remembers when he was aboard the submarine HMAS Ovens, just after 10am, carrying out his daily cleaning duties, when he suddenly fell over. He could not get back up. The crew carried him to the bow of the...

Still into rowing at 93

It’s been said that old habits die hard, and for Alan Salisbury, that is very true. The 93-year-old is renowned for his persistence and stubborn refusal to give up his favourite sport, rowing. Having participated in it since his teens, Mr...

A club with no home

One of Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire’s fastest-growing sporting clubs may soon be forced to leave its home community, due to what it describes as a lack of available playing fields and inadequate sporting amenities creating an uncertain future for hundreds...

Hoots toots och aye laddie WA’s biggest kilt run set to...

Kilts, bagpipes, feats of strength, Highland dancing and medieval battles will take over Armadale on Sunday 4 October, when Western Australia’s largest Highland Gathering...

Experienced Navy veteran receives recognition for service to the local community

Our Veterans’ Haven co-founder Cath Hayes has recently been honoured at the annual Burt Volunteer Awards for her exceptional service to the local veteran...

Karate Kid’s world success

A childhood love of ‘The Karate Kid’ started Deci Boon on a path that, five years later, would see her fighting on the international...

Phil pushes himself for kids

Decade of giving back

Old cars, big hearts hit the road

Our top geography student

What price for service?

Kate’s on an image mission

Veteran asks for respect

Concern over R60 push

A puzzling two years

Housing for Harmony Fields?

National success for Alicia

Robot challenge a first

Black spot safety boost

Have your say on data centre

Kate’s award-winning shot

Forest a focus of symposium

Embracing Amanda’s legacy

New agency for veterans

Local Dad to the rescue

Hub sees growing demand

Monitor appointed to oversee SJ Shire

Ghostly walks a tourism boom

Local actors in WA first

Activists halt mine work

Hoons tear up park

Tim’s moment in the spotlight

Locals feel fuel pain

Playwright’s theatre debut

From war to a life in Perth

Andrew’s mission for men

Volunteer firies support SA

Local riders put at risk

Tired of the dumping

Sculptor’s big film moment

Budding WA champions

Hoons tear up local roads

Volunteers shave for kids

Dan’s all about helping others

Merri’s a quiet achiever

Leaping for success

Author shares her fight

Free program boosts families

Upgrade for problem road

Locals ditch New Year health goals

Renters pushed to the brink

Theatre helps boost confidence

Jan’s a quiet achiever

Sick of vandalism

Germans mix it with locals

Local star’s big selection

An amazing comeback

Big win for local authors

Young actors bring smiles

Delays spark backlash

Rodney’s top honour

Persistence pays for Kathy

Beware the Wolf

Putting her heart on paper

Students’ amazing invention

Local heritage lost

Town growth concerns

Resident’s fire concern

Comic’s laughter medicine

Wheels for the homeless

Local model wows New York

On a mission for the homeless

Our newest Rhodes Scholar

Makers meet their market

Dream reaps rewards

Moulding life’s lessons

Emergency review deferred

Tree branch nearly hits man’s partner

Armadale cup a huge hit

Charity wedding cause

Meeting to address flooding

Locals divided as council elections draw near

National bird count is back

Young Lions shine at Thornlie JFC

A shot at the big time

Business is booming

Hub’s Hope to end DV

Local family’s centenary celebration

Sammy’s giving back

Mine expansion probed

Push to fix crash hot spots

Julie’s bold, brave move

Social media ban probe

Local club proudly turns 40

Trolley dumping eyesore

Local singer bursts onto the scene

Local legends recognised

Choir helps the needy

Why are we all so poor?

Lily puts Australia on the map

Hannah packs a punch

Lara’s fight for awareness

Councillors suffer in silence

Maisie the dog is a true Scot

Holly hits musical heights

Mum of three makes the finals

Club celebrates 40 proud years

Students show their smiles

Girls give it their all

Gowri’s gift for kids with cancer

Fifty years of NAIDOC

Young leaders champion change

Danille blitzes dance competition

Jobseeker garden bears fruit

Local DJ eyes off competition at 64