A Mandurah charity that has been supporting school students with free breakfasts for more than 25 years is seeking volunteers to enable it to expand to more schools as families grapple with cost-of-living pressures. The Healthy Breakfast Club program sponsored by WestAus Crisis runs in 12 schools across Mandurah and last year served more than … Read more
A Mandurah Vietnam War veteran has reflected on the changing attitudes towards those who served in the conflict ahead of Anzac Day commemorations. Local resident Kevin Fowler served in Vietnam from 1967-68 at the age of 23, where he held a role in the communications division and was involved in the Tet Offensive. Mr Fowler … Read more
The thought of hurtling down an eight-foot ramp on nothing but a piece of wood with wheels may send shivers down many spines. But Mandurah skateboarders Scarlett Harrington and her younger sister Opal can’t get enough of the thrill and the fact they’re only six and four years old is no deterrent. Scarlett started in … Read more
Pinjarra bowls club members will soon be able to enjoy the game in even the sunniest weather thanks to funding for a new shade canopy. The Pinjarra Bowling and Recreation Club received $401,012 from the State Government to go towards a new shade canopy, along with a donation of $500,000 from club patron Graham Riley. … Read more
The Mandurah Forum Kmart store remains closed two weeks after a fire caused extensive damage as police continue to search for the arsonist responsible for the suspicious blaze. A representative this week said the department store could not yet confirm a reopening date but said the store’s employees were working at nearby Kmarts in the … Read more
A local business advocate is hoping to turn around a Mandurah mall’s ‘unsafe’ reputation, which has driven away shoppers and seen businesses shut, and help it find its missing heart. The Smart Street Mall has for years been synonymous with crime in the city, with police most recently appealing for information on an assault in … Read more
Mandurah residents may see TV cameras in town this week as an international philanthropic TV show films its newest season in the city. Travel series Adventure All Stars Legends 2 started filming in Mandurah on Monday as a cast of 12 returning favourites from previous seasons spend four days experiencing the offerings of Australia’s top … Read more
GRAPHIC IMAGE WARNING A second Mandurah dolphin has died in less than a week, while nearby a group of four found themselves stranded in shallow water. The dolphin named River was found on Wednesday at the Coodanup foreshore. River’s death comes shortly after Daweville dolphin Wild Turkey’s calf was found dead. Mandurah Estuary Guardians revealed … Read more
Mandurah’s Driver and Vehicle Services Centre is the toughest centre in Australia to pass a practical driving assessment, according to a recent study. A study by driving instructor booking company EzLicence, which analysed more than 30,000 driving test results from January 2022 to December 2023, found Mandurah had a pass rate of just 27 per … Read more
Hundreds of people rallied on Tuesday afternoon to save the iconic King Carnival in Mandurah after it was revealed earlier this year a destination Busselton brewery would be taking over the site. The crowd of about 200 walked from the Carnival location to the City of Mandurah building to gather ahead of Tuesday’s council meeting. … Read more
