inMyCommunity - Perth, Western Australia

Indigenous alcohol and drug staff excel

Frank Alban and Helen Morton with award winners Jonathon Campbell, Julie Woods, Patrick Smith, Terry Corbett and Kaelene Taylor. Picture: Matthew Poon www.communitypix.com.au d375372

MORE than 120 people attended the 2012 Aboriginal Alcohol and Other Drug Worker forum at The Vines Resort & Country Club last week. more »

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Jess hits her peak

Jessica Polmear had a life-changing experience in Nepal. Picture: Emma Reeves d374119

MILLENDON teenager Jessica Polmear has won the Joseph Michell Scholarship, an award that assists youngsters with cerebral palsy to go on to tertiary education. more »

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Love is a cakewalk

Keith and Molly Parsons raised a lamington at their 65th wedding anniversary as an homage to how they first met.

KEITH Parsons may be 92 years old but this week he clearly recalled the day he first met his wife-to-be Molly (90) as they celebrated the rare milestone of 65 years of marriage. more »

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A passion for preservation

Jan Richards has been cleaning up Ledge Point dunes since 2008.

JAN Richards’ passion for the preservation of native plants at Ledge Point beach is infectious, spreading through town, and bewitching residents and visitors. more »

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Volunteer service medal for Margaret

Margaret Vallentine was awarded a WA volunteer service medal for 50 years of volunteer service with the Australian Red Cross.

GINGIN resident Margaret Vallentine was among dedicated West Australians recognised with a Volunteer Service Medal on International Volunteer Day. more »

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Church minister will be missed

WELL-known Gingin Uniting Church minister Max Smith has passed away after 13 years in the region. more »

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From volunteer to full-blown graduate

Lancelin’s newest firefighter recruit Luke Walmsley.

LANCELIN resident Luke Walmsley is one of 23 new Fire and Rescue Service firefighters who graduated last week. more »

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Awards for road safety heroes

TWO City of Swan members received awards for their dedication to road safety from the WA Local Government Association. more »

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Best friends look out for each other

Comrades in arms: Corporal Ben Geurts with Kaja, the top guard dog at the Royal Australian Air Force base in Dili.

DESPITE not being able to salute, stand to attention or even say sir, guard dog Kaja is a valued member of the Australian Defence Force serving in East Timor. more »

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