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
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
The West Perth Football Club has walked away from a $30,000 City of Joondalup sponsorship deal – citing pressures over a permanent name change. Falcons CEO Joe McCarthy informed members on Thursday evening of the decision to withdraw the sponsorship proposal that was approved at Tuesday’s council meeting subject to conditions added by council members. … Read more
Stirling councillors have voted to install three raised pedestrian crossings along West Coast Drive from Watermans Bay to North Beach as well as reduce the speed to 40km/h. Original recommendations to install five crossings simultaneously was rejected after Cr Tony Krsticevic moved an alternative motion to install three of the five crossings before council assess … Read more
A $30,000 naming rights partnership between the City of Joondalup and West Perth Football Club could see the Falcons finally include the Joondalup name after 30 years of calling the suburb home. The City of Joondalup will decide at its February 27 council meeting whether to proceed with a $30,000 sponsorship which would see the … Read more
