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HBF joins the hunt to unearth children in their chosen sport

DESPITE being managing director of WA’s largest health insurer and a busy community member, like many parents Rob Bransby finds more of his time is now spent ferrying daughter Kimberly to and from her various activities. more »

Search for our HBF Junior Sports Heroes

Sporting ambassador Geoff Marsh (left) and HBF managing director Rob Bransby (right) with  Louise Kayes, Kimberly Bransby, Pia Dewar and Alex Prentice.

FORMER Australian cricketer and coach Geoff Marsh knows a thing or two about the value of sport. more »

Hot air balloon lands in Carine street

The balloon makes a successful landing earlier in the day. Photo by Janet Craig.

RESIDENTS of Shardlow Loop in Carine got a surprise last night when a hot air balloon landed in their street. more »

Residents and City at loggerheads over mulch

Local residents at one of the lakes affected by the council’s mulching.

WOODCHIPS around lakes in Watermans Bay have stirred a fierce environmental stoush between residents and Stirling council. more »

Photographer turns fighter pilot for the day

High-flying photographer Jon Hewson in front of the lens. Pictures and video by Jon Hewson

INMYCOMMUNITY photographer Jon Hewson fulfilled a childhood dream when he went up in an RAAF training aircraft. more »

Sparks fly over powerlines

Monique Wesley with Seth (5), Cadel (3, in stripes) and Sydney Allan (1).

WOODLANDS residents want Western Power to foot the bill for underground power after towering electricity lines were built next to homes without any community input. more »

No peace memorial

STIRLING will not be the home of an international peace memorial. Councillors shot down plans to build a tribute to world harmony as they do not fit with City policy. more »

Music group recognised

Catch Music participants.

AN Osborne Park volunteer-run music group has been recognised for engaging the community. more »

Churchlands tops schools

Churchlands SHS students taking part in Relay for Life Perth. The school got top marks in amount of money raised.

STUDENTS at Churchlands Senior High School raised $21,250 at Relay for Life Perth recently – the most of any school. more »

Top trainee counts the numbers

Nicola Howe.

NICOLA Howe is the Central Institute of Technology 2012 trainee of the year. more »

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