Local news

New police boss ready to tackle CBD violence

28/Nov/2008

Superintendent Gary Budge is ready for his new post.www.communitypix.com.au d295097

CLEANING up the rising violence in Perth’s entertainment precincts is one of the “exciting challenges” ahead for Mirrabooka Police Superintendent Gary Budge when he takes over the helm at the Central Metropolitan District. more »

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Summer SIDS warning

26/Nov/2008

SUMMER’S rising temperature can increase the risk of babies falling victim to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome if the right precautions are not taken, according to SIDS and Kids Western Australia. more »

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Australia: the verdict

26/Nov/2008

IT is one of the most hyped Australian movies of all time - but can it live up to expectations? more »

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Ugly squat to go

26/Nov/2008

Leith Denison, whose daughter’s property backs onto the former hostel, says it is about time the eyesore was removed. <I>Picture: Bruce Hunt</I>www.communitypix.com.au d301017

A DEMOLITION order has been issued to the owners of a decrepit former backpacker hostel inhabited by squatters in Scarborough. more »

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Beachside facelift on horizon at long last

25/Nov/2008

IT HAS taken more than 17 months but developers can finally begin planning the renewal of the Scarborough Beach precinct. more »

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Turnbull backs local govt

25/Nov/2008

FEDERAL Opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull believes local governments are crucial and will continue to thrive for many more years. more »

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GP shortage will hit clinic

25/Nov/2008

Terina Grace, Alistair Vickery and Lin Arias from the Osborne GP Network. <I>Picture: Bruce Hunt</I>www.communitypix.com.au d298794

UTILISING existing GP clinics in the northern suburbs and putting resources into finding more doctors would be a better way to spend the $10 million on offer than the creation of Wanneroo Super Clinic, according to Osborne GP Network chair Alistair V more »

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Environment plan rejected

25/Nov/2008

THE City of Stirling has rejected a proposal to reserve one per cent of rates revenue to address environmental sustainability issues. more »

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‘No’ to rates idea

25/Nov/2008

THE City of Stirling has rejected a proposal to reserve one per cent of rates revenue to address environmental sustainability issues. more »

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Handy students knit for charity

25/Nov/2008

Students Dionne D’Silva and Yasmin Soliman with teacher Lynne Malone. <I>Picture: Bruce Hunt.</I>www.communitypix.com.au d279490

STUDENTS from St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School have put their knitting skills to good use by creating rugs for disabled people in developing countries. more »

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