A new Centrelink facility in Butler opened its doors last month servicing Perth’s far-northern suburbs. Services Australia general manager Hank Jongen said the new facility on Butler Boulevard has made it easier for customers in the northern corridor to access government services including Medicare and Centrelink. “The brand new service centre is located in one … Read more
A retired brigadier and Anzac Day guest speaker is conscious “we live in very troubled times” ahead of the national day’s commemorations across the northern suburbs next week. Phillip White, a retired brigadier general from the Army Reserve who served for 35 years, will speak at an 8am service in the City of Stirling at … Read more
The City of Joondalup has taken down a lakeside fence it installed only a month ago to protect wildlife. The fence’s installation was authorised under delegated authority of the CEO, rather than being brought to the council. Its installation and subsequent removal, plus returning the area to its original state, cost the city $4910 including … Read more
City of Joondalup CEO James Pearson has survived a coup from council members. Seven of the city’s 13 elected members called for a special meeting on April 2 to vote on a proposal to strip some of the CEO’s delegated authority. The meeting was called by Crs Daniel Kingston, Rohan O’Neill, John Raftis, Christopher May, … Read more
A Jindalee-based developer has released a proposal for a residential development built by Dale Alcock Projects which will include an apartment complex and GP clinic. The proposed ‘build-to-rent’ development on the Jindalee coast has been released for public comment and will include 27 dwellings comprising 16 two-storey townhouses and a three-storey apartment building containing 11 … Read more
Girrawheen residents will see a new food-inspired face-lift for Newpark Shopping Centre with completion expected in late-2024. The City of Wanneroo has given the green light for the new dining hub, which will feature a dynamic alfresco space with comfortable seating, ambient lighting and new signage to create a vibrant outdoor space for the community.. … Read more
As Muslim worshippers across the country celebrate Eid Al-Fitr this week to mark the end of Ramadan, an exhibition of the faith will be held in Cannington. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Perth local leader Imran Rana hopes the event will draw people from all religions to the local library, where he is offering an open discussion … Read more
WA Police has rolled out a new method to patrol the ever-growing Scarborough Beach foreshore precinct to improve their mobility through busy crowds and ensure the safety of patrons. Police officers on bicycles have been operating at the foreshore since December, according to Scarborough Police officer-in-charge Haydn Farrow, and has been an integral part of … Read more
A waste-free decoration idea from a single mother in Sorrento for some extra money on the weekends has turned into a highly successful business four years on. Jasmin Franceschi started Epic Installations in 2020 with just $500, the idea stemming from attending kids’ birthday parties and seeing bags of decorations thrown away at the end … Read more
West Perth will begin its season under lights at Pentanet Stadium on Easter Thursday with the aim of becoming the innovators of the WAFL competition. In a re-match of the 2022 grand final against Claremont, the Falcons will begin a new era under Jason Salecic, who has taken over as coach from Darren Harris. While … Read more
