Local heroes

Ben a community hero

Stewart Chew and Ben Vale, who helped to save his life.

IN the eyes of Stewart Chew and his family, Ben Vale couldn’t have timed his water break any better. more »

Inspired by tragedy

Glenn Barker is the only remaining foundation member of The House of Life.

GLENN Barker of Ardross knows all too well the battles families face when they have seriously ill children. more »

Young teacher wins fellowship

Sophie Thorn with Senator Mark Bishop.

FRENCH teacher Sophie Thorn, of All Saints’ College, has won the prestigious Endeavour Language Fellowship for 2013. more »

State prize adds to list of accomplishments

Aidan Smith receives his maths award from Australian Olympian Suzanne Balogh.

WEST Leeming Primary School Year 5 student Aidan Smith took out first place ahead of 63,435 WA school students in the Commonwealth Bank Australian Maths Challenge – the nation’s largest online maths competition. more »

Tribute to footy legend

Bull Creek Leeming Football Club outgoing president Michael Bardsley.

THE man who guided the Bullcreek Leeming Amateur Football Club through its darkest hours to its most successful year has been named the Sunday Times WA Football Volunteer of the Year. more »

Spotlight on bravery

Swan Districts footballer Luke Adams and St John Ambulance chief Tony Ahern.  Picture: Martin Kennealey d386820

LUKE Adams knows all too well the importance of heroes in the community. more »

Microbe named after veterinary school boss

Professor David Hampson at work in his Murdoch University laboratory.

MURDOCH University professor David Hampson has reached unfamiliar territory in becoming just the second individual researcher to have a microbe named after him. more »

Charity delivers Christmas hope

Athol Moore, Dianne Markham and Julie Guelfi load goods for Samaritans Purse. Picture: Dominique Menegaldo

WHILE many Perth children are wishing for a Wii or an ipad this Christmas, millions of impoverished children around the world would be delighted with a pair of thongs to protect their feet or their first teddy bear to hug. more »

Top award ‘humbling’

Award-winner Dr Ruth Blackham says she enjoys the best of both worlds by specialising in general surgery.

IT proved a case of third time lucky for Royal Perth Hospital registrar and Leeming resident Ruth Blackham. more »

Drive in gear for more volunteers

Food to your door: George and Dot Staton, Narelle Srdarov, John and Mick Glisenti. Picture: Kate Bonser    www.communitypix.com.au   d377640

AT 85 and 86-years-old respectively, Dot and George Staton are leading a dwindling group of Meals on Wheels volunteers. more »

Page 2 of 19


Look local banner link

Members Login to submit an article or register now

Friday 24 May 2013

  • Min 8°C
  • Max 23°C

Saturday

  • 8 - 23°C

Sunday

  • 9 - 23°C

Featured Video Clips

Subiaco's Cinemas Project

Western Suburbs Weekly reporter Erienne Lette and City of Subiaco Mayor Heather Henderson talks about the new Cinemas Project.

Oliver Hill Gun Battery

Editor Denise Cahill talks with Harriet Wyatt about new conservation and restoration works being done to the Oliver Hill Battery.

Cat Haven Update

Western Suburbs Weekly journalist Erienne Lette with this week's Cat Haven update.

Dog Refuge Update

Western Suburbs Weekly journalist Erienne Lette with this week's Dog Refuge update.

email subscribe link
CommunityPix banner linkCarbonFootie