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‘I never imagined’Brand MHR Madeleine King to take on Cabinet role

Brand MHR Madeleine King is set to become an important part of new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Cabinet after retaining her seat by miles at the Federal election.

Hannah Cross

Flames VictoryPremiumRockingham Flames make comeback for Saturday victory

Rockingham Flames have reclaimed victory after defeating the Cockburn Cougars in an 82-63 home game win on Saturday night.

Tyra Peters

CourtsPremiumEx-bikie member receives fine for Port Kennedy home attack

A former Rockingham bikie has avoided imprisonment and been instructed to pay a fine after having his charges downgraded in court.

Tyra Peters

Unprovoked attackPremiumWellard man pleads guilty to assaulting pregnant woman

A 25-year-old Wellard man has pleaded guilty to a violent and unprovoked attack on a heavily pregnant woman this year.

Tyra Peters

Chain reactionPremium‘Dress up your bike day’ sees surge in bike registrations

More than 100 bikes are now registered with a police-monitored database after a successful pilot project between the City of Kwinana and Honeywood Primary School.

Hannah Cross

Continuity of carePremiumCity of Rockingham sells aged care facility

An aged-care facility owned by the City of Rockingham for the past 16 years has been sold to the Bethanie Group.

Hannah Cross

Striking opportunityWarnbro local takes on world in tenpin bowling championship

Warnbro local Ashlyn Mohr has been given the opportunity of a lifetime to compete on a national stage, but it comes with a hefty price tag.

Telissa Ryder

CrimePremiumPolice investigate brutal assault and robbery

Police are investigating a shocking assault in Perth’s south last week that resulted in the victim being hospitalised.

Hannah Cross

Bail Granted VideoPremiumBullied student faces court for alleged assault on classmate

A 14-year-old student who allegedly brandished a knife and threatened a classmate at Gilmore College has faced court.

Tyra Peters

Horrifying incident VideoPremiumTeen charged over allegedly threatening classmate with knife

A 14-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly bringing a knife to school and threatening a student in Perth’s southern suburbs.

Brianna Dugan

Election promisesLabor promises childcare centre refurbs ahead of election

Brand MHR Madeleine King has promised refurbishments for a local parent support service in Kwinana should Australia elect a Labor Government at the May 21 poll.

Hannah Cross

NBL1 WestFlames give Geraldton Buccaneers run for their money

Rockingham Flames have lost their second match of the season, to undefeated Geraldton Buccaneers in the men’s NBL1 West match on Saturday night at Activewest Stadium.

Tyra Peters

Helping young mumsPremiumYoung mums and their bubs attend mental health yoga session

In support of Maternal Mental Health awareness week, Ngala’s NAPPY program held a ‘Yoga for Maternal Mental Health’ day. 

Tyra Peters

Repeat offender Rivervale gasfitter Abdul Raouf Mohammadiah fined $3000

A licensed gas fitter has been fined $3000 and ordered to pay $500 in costs for not lodging compulsory notices with WA’s energy safety regulator, 10 years after being convicted for the same offence.

Tyra Peters

Rugby unionLocal Alex Masibaka makes Western Force debut

Homegrown talent Alex Masibaka has finally had his chance to play rugby union on the national stage after making his debut with the Western Force.

Hannah Cross

Culture of appreciationPremiumKwinana councillor, elder donates welcome fee to charity

Kwinana councillor and proud Noongar man Barry Winmar has sparked a massive donation to The Smith Family in recognition of his cultural contribution to council events.

Hannah Cross

‘Our Families Meeting Place’PremiumPark re-naming to acknowledge Aboriginal families of Kwinana

Part of Medina’s Harry McGuigan Park is set to be renamed in recognition of its cultural and historical significance to Kwinana’s Aboriginal families.

Hannah Cross

Creative mindsPremiumMural makes a splash at Orelia Primary School

Local Kwinana young people have let their creativity shine through with the latest beautification project at Orelia Primary School.

Tyra Peters

Coastline protectionGranite seawall to show some Mersey

Shoalwater’s new Mersey Point granite seawall has come together after the final 100m of the old seawall was recently removed and replaced.

Hannah Cross

Connecting commutersRae of sunshine for shared path project

In welcome news for pedestrians and cyclists, the City of Rockingham has obtained a $325,000 grant to put towards stage one of a shared path along Rae Road. 

Telissa Ryder

Youth educationPremiumStory Dogs deliver confidence to young readers

A program that encourages young people to read to furry, four-legged audience members has received a welcome funding boost from the City of Kwinana.

Tyra Peters

Walking for a causePremiumHarcourts Rockingham walking for MS

Harcourts Rockingham staff will be walking from Mandurah to Rockingham to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis research.

Telissa Ryder

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Perth council to dig up rose garden deemed a safety hazard

Residents in a Perth suburb have been given notice to remove rose bushes from verges, after they were ruled a public safety hazard, following a complaint from a member of the public. 

Tyra Peters

Australia votesPremiumHere’s where you can vote early in Brand

More than half a million eligible Aussies have already cast their vote ahead of the Federal election on May 21 since pre-polling opened on Monday.

Hannah Cross