Local news

Church set to fight

02/Dec/2008

RIVERVIEW Church in Burswood says it will appeal to the Western Australian Planning Commission in an attempt to overturn a decision to place a cap on high-rise buildings. more »

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Haven takes journey to art

02/Dec/2008

Nulsen Haven creative development assistant Carmen Cilliers with budding artist Stephen Franklin.

THE artistic talents of Nulsen Haven residents will be on show until December 17 at the Victoria Park Centre for the Arts. more »

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Call to help jockeys

02/Dec/2008

THERE are calls for better compensation payments for injured WA jockeys amid claims that the State’s system is “unfair”. more »

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Poor internet limits suburb

02/Dec/2008

INADEQUATE high-speed broadband services in Belmont, caused by a lack of modern infrastructure, continues to frustrate residents and businesses. more »

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TENSIONS are running high at South Perth Council after Mayor James Best said he would seek advice from the WA Local Government Association (WALGA) and the local government standards panel about the behaviour of councillors Bill Gleeson and David Smit more »

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Closure welcomed

02/Dec/2008

Chris Nore with Oliver, and trainers John Watson and Dean White. <I>Picture: Justin Benson-Cooper </I>www.communitypix.com.au d293061

ASCOT residents have applauded the City of Belmont’s decision to put in a place a temporary road closure in Lyall Street, aimed at reducing traffic exposure to horses and their handlers. more »

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Seniors taken for a ride

02/Dec/2008

VICTORIA Park MLA Ben Wyatt has taken a swipe at the Liberal Government for delaying a plan to provide seniors with free public transport before Christmas. more »

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New station on agenda

02/Dec/2008

PLANNING for the South Perth train station is under way with a two-day workshop to be held at the city offices later this month to discuss the project. more »

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Drugs main concern

02/Dec/2008

DRUGS have emerged as one of the biggest concerns for young people, according to a national survey of young Australians released last Wednesday by the charity Mission Australia. more »

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Warning to lock up at home

02/Dec/2008

WITH the holiday season fast approaching, Kensington Police Officer in Charge Senior Sergeant Mark Regel has warned residents to be extra vigilant about home security and to keep garage doors locked to avoid burglaries and car theft. more »

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