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Great air show, pity about the traffic

Bernard Castles shows Brendan Synnerdahl how to be a fighter pilot. d379688

MORE than 50,000 people were treated to dazzling displays at the two-day Defence Air Show at RAAF Base Pearce in Bullsbrook at the weekend. more »

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 »

Lights for Lord St blackspot

Traffic lights and new turning lanes will improve the flow and road safety on Reid Highway.

TRAFFIC lights, the construction of two through lanes and improvement of turn pockets on Reid Highway are promises among the State Government’s $8 million project to upgrade the dangerous Lord Street intersection. 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 »

Big crowd expected

UP to 60,000 people are expected at this weekend’s RAAF Air Show at the Pearce Base in Bullsbrook. more »

Long-range B52 to drop in

Air Commodore Phil Byrne says the Air Show will be one of the biggest Perth has seen.

RAAF Head of Special Events Air Commodore Phil Byrne is the main man behind the scenes for this weekend’s air show. more »

A message of courage

Members of the Jesus Racing Team shared stories of hope with students at Swan Christian College last week.

DRIVER Andrew ‘Fishtail’ Fisher and the Jesus Racing Team visited Swan Christian College last week. more »

Thousands expected at car day

Organisers expect to see up to 1000 British cars at Granville Parklands and thousands of people enjoying the event and the Gingin village fete this Sunday.

THIS Sunday marks the 21st anniversary of the Gingin British Car Day, organised by the Jaguar Car Club of WA. more »

Free heart and health check-up

Graham Wilkins of Jetts Ellenbrook says exercise and regular visits to a doctor can keep people in good health.

ELLENBROOK resident Graham Wilkins is encouraging the community to get a heart check up as part of Jetts Ellenbrook’s Open Heart Day fundraiser for the Heart Foundation on Saturday . more »

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