Local heroes

Bronzed hero

Scott Uttley has returned from the Asia Pacific Deaf Games with a bronze medal  Picture: Matthew Poon  www.communitypix.com.au   d382462

IN the lounge room of his parents’ Coolbellup home, Scott Uttley is quiet but his presence is commanding. more »

Salute to Anne

Aboriginal and Islander education officer Anne Garlett with Bushrangers Latisha Parfitt and Carly Walsh.

ANNE Garlett’s commitment to the education of Aboriginal children, particularly those with disabilities, was recognised with a major award at the Naidoc Perth Awards recently. more »

Trust established for divers

Navy clearance diver Cameron with Paul Papalia. Picture: Robin Kornet

IT’S the stuff of Hollywood – a military man carefully defusing a bomb before it detonates – but for the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) clearance divers, this scenario is far from the glamorous silver screen. more »

A shoulder to lean on

Peter Cowley with his Operation Angel award.

BEING made redundant from his job 10 years ago put Peter Cowley on the path to lending support to people fighting kidney disease. more »

Great effort thanks folks

Mandurah SES manager Chris Strickland with some of his hard-working volunteer crew.

RESIDENTS have expressed their appreciation and gratitude for the Mandurah State Emergency Service volunteers who worked tirelessly cleaning up after two storms last week. more »

Rotary rewards Michael

Michael Sheldrick.

UNIVERSITY of WA student Michael Sheldrick has been awarded the highest Rotary International honour by being named a Paul Harris Fellow in recognition of his community services. more »

WA takes beauty crown once again

WA model Renae Ayris is Australia’s hope to win the Miss Universe title. Picture: Getty Images

CONNOLLY model and dancer Renae Ayris (21) has a busy time ahead after being named Miss Universe Australia last weekend. more »

Top marks for Mr Harris

Principal Geoff Harris (centre) with students from left: Tariq Ugle, Betress David, Rose Ilaiu, Kurt Standen, Patrick Kato and Heidi Thompson.  Picture: Dominique Menegaldo d380961

BALGA Senior High School principal Geoff Harris is making a difference – one student at a time. more »

Hills girl on a music mission

Emily Dewar hopes to taker her recording career to the next level in Nashville.

MOST people head to Hollywood in search of fame and fortune, but Emily Dewar (23) will be jetting off to Nashville, Tennessee to try to hit the big time. more »

Trek to the top of world

Heidi Neumann.

A BALGA resident is preparing to sleep rough and trek through some of the world’s toughest terrain when she heads to Nepal later this year to help to build a school for a Nepalese village. more »

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