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Evacuation centre set up in Gingin
The Department of Communities has set up an evacuation centre at the Bendigo Centre Recreation Grounds on Weld St in Gingin for people affected by the Bindoon-Chittering bushfire, which has burnt 2600ha ... Register with Register.Find.Reunite to let your family and loved ones know you’re okay via https://redcross.org.au from any computer or mobile device, or at an evacuation centre.
Two Rocks school a winner at education awards
Two Rocks Primary School is one of five public schools named in the 2023 WA Education awards. This week Education Minister Tony Buti announced Two Rocks Primary School was the winner of the excellence in school leadership category.
Police seek information after Gabbadah fatal crash
Major crash investigators are seeking information regarding a fatal crash which occurred in Gabbadah, near Seabird on Saturday, December 2. WA Police said about 3pm, a blue Nissan Navara utility was travelling south on Indian Ocean Dr when it left the road and struck a tree, near Tuart Rise.
Big turn out for Gingin local government election
Sitting councillor Frank Peczka of Lancelin has won 21.13 per cent of the vote to keep his seat on the Shire of Gingin council for the next four years. This afternoon Mr Peczka said he was proud but humbled by the community support, which was reflected in his high first preference vote of 482.
Retirement village residents value keeping their pets
Jann and Alan Page were unequivocal about their choice for a retirement village when they were looking 13 years ago ... Bethanie Beachside was the only provider that accepted furry companions and the Pages were among the first dozen couples to move in.
Making the switch from Telstra Velocity Network to Opticomm Network
A wave of residents in Yanchep, Alkimos, Butler and Brighton (in Velocity connected areas) is set to make the switch from the legacy Telstra Velocity network to the upgraded Opticomm network from August 2023 onwards. Opticomm has upgraded the Telstra Velocity network ahead of the transition to provide residents with access to more reliable connectivity.
Gingin Brook to be assessed for Aboriginal cultural heritage
Part of the Gingin Brook will be assessed under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 by the Aboriginal cultural material committee when it meets on August 25. The Gingin Brook is accorded cultural importance and significance due to a creative dreaming narrative, according to consultation information available on the Department of Planning Lands and Heritage website.
Butler woman banned from owning pets for five years
RSPCA WA says a 43-year-old woman who let her dog suffer with painful and severe matting for at least six months has been found guilty of animal cruelty ... In sentencing, Magistrate De Maio said the dog an 11-year-old Maltese shih-tzu named Emma–had been ‘neglected in the most cruel way’.
Research shows bees including honeybees prefer native plants
Both native bees and honeybees prefer native plants with research showing how important native flowers are in supporting native bee and even honeybee populations in urban areas. Curtin University school of molecular and life sciences researcher Kit Prendergast said the study found Australian and introduced bees preferred to visit and feed from native flowers and plants rather than exotic species, with the former particularly reliant on native flora.
ANZ Clarkson branch to close
The ANZ Clarkson branch is set to close this week while the ANZ Joondalup branch will move to a new location. In letters to customers the ANZ said its Clarkson branch at Unit 2, 23 Ocean Keys Blvd would close at 4pm on Wednesday, June 7.
