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Forrestdale-based Mat Shark Jiu Jitsu has recently returned from an immensely successful 2026 Australian Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Nationals with 20 medals, including six national titles. Nine competitors from the school and their coach, Adam Jacques, attended the event, held at...

A puzzling two years

Buying a 60,000-piece jigsaw puzzle seemed like a fun idea to Michael and Craig at the time. More than two years later, they have finally seen all 60,000 pieces put together. A group connected to the Free Reformed Church of Southern...

Housing for Harmony Fields?

Part of Harmony Fields in Maddington could be opened up for future housing under a rezoning proposal backed by the City of Gosnells. Council voted unanimously at its July 28 meeting to begin the process of rezoning 11.53 hectares of...

British nuclear test veteran finally receives recognition

When Glynne Parry witnessed one of Britain’s first nuclear weapons tests on Christmas Island in 1957, he would never have guessed that 69 years...

Local marathon legend set to break another record

Forrestdale-based ultramarathon runner and reigning Backyard Ultra World Champion Phil Gore will be pursuing the ultimate challenge from 23-30 August of running 1127 kilometres....

National success for Alicia

Twelve years after reluctantly stepping into her first calisthenics class, Riverton teenager Alicia Abreu is celebrating national success after placing second and fourth at...

Robot challenge a first

Black spot safety boost

Forest a focus of symposium

Embracing Amanda’s legacy

New agency for veterans

Local Dad to the rescue

Hub sees growing demand

Century of music comes to life

Sick & tired of the rubbish

Family reunited after years apart

Ghostly walks a tourism boom

Local actors in WA first

Activists halt mine work

Urgent need or a ghetto?

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

Brett battles for others

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

Wildlife put in danger

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

Kath’s mission of giving

Persistence pays for Kathy

Beware the Wolf

Putting her heart on paper

Students’ amazing invention

Local heritage lost

Local physio calls it a day

Resident’s fire concern

A book to call their own

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

Community rallies around Trevor

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

Ming’s conversation mission

Business is booming

Hub’s Hope to end DV

Utsav’s giving them a voice

Expansion concerns grow

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

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

WA’s road toll surges

Young leaders champion change

Danille blitzes dance competition

Jobseeker garden bears fruit

Local DJ eyes off competition at 64

Stop the silent extinction

Playgroup closure devastates families

Local family’s safety mission

Sports hub is go for launch

Kai has his sight set on gold

Oakford station gets the green light

Family’s fifty years of pride