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Swadesh attracts frequent good reviews from locals who praise the “delicious flavours”.

CourtFilthy Indian restaurant south of Perth hit with $40k fine

An Indian restaurant has been slapped with a fine over a filthy kitchen and dodgy hygiene practices. 

Rachel Fenner

The jetty proposed for Kennedy Bay.

Local governmentCommentsReason council wants $7 million jetty build to be halted

After giving the initial sign-off to the $7 million Kennedy Bay jetty, the City of Rockingham is now recommending a halt to proceedings. 

Rachel Fenner

The Rockingham Theatre Company is offering youth classes.

Youth theatreRockingham Theatre Company’s new youth group

Rockingham Theatre Company has started a youth theatre group for kids aged 7-17 to express themselves through performance.

Ava Berryman

An artist’s impression of the eight-storey tower approved by Kwinana council.

High hopesMotion carried on Wellard’s eight-storey building

Approval has been granted for work to start on Wellard’s tallest building, an eight-storey tower rising from a carpark lot alongside a train station and tavern.

Ava Berryman

London plane trees feature prominently in landscaping throughout the city.

Local government CommentsLondon plane trees face the axe in City of Rockingham

The City of Rockingham backed the development of 33 townhouses in the centre of the city at last week’s meeting, but councillors got down in the weeds over street trees.

Rachel Fenner

FOGO, recyclables and general waste bins

FOGO final stageRockingham wheels out final stage in kerbside collection

The City of Rockingham estimates that more than 12,500 tonnes of organic waste will be diverted from landfill each year with the roll-out of FOGO.

Ava Berryman

The little penguin found at Port Beach has died.

Little penguin perilLittle penguin found at Port Beach died under care

A little penguin has died under the care of WA Wildlife after being found unwell at Port Beach in Fremantle last weekend.

Ava Berryman

Port Kennedy couple convicted of animal cruelty toward two Staffordshire-terriers

Courts & JusticePremiumPerth couple convicted of animal cruelty over starving dogs

A Port Kennedy couple in their 30s have been convicted of animal cruelty after letting their two dogs become emaciated in 2023.

Ava Berryman

The City of Rockingham recognised volunteers at its recent awards presentation.

VolunteersLifeguard who clocked up impressive hours gets vollie award

Volunteers in the City of Rockingham have been recognised with awards.

Rachel Fenner

Kwinana South Volunteer Fire Brigade is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

50 years of serviceKwinana South brigade celebrates 50th anniversary

Kwinana South Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade marks 50 years this month and has thanked past and present members for their dedicated work.

Ava Berryman

A local beekeeper says her bees’ welfare was more important than harvesting honey.

World Bee DayPremiumBee kind to the bees

With World Bee Day celebrated on May 20, local beekeeper Agnes Gaspar said ethical honey harvesting is a top priority in her life.

Ava Berryman

Rockingham Woodworkers Club will be selling their handmade goods at a market.

Local clubsPremiumRockingham Woodworkers Club joins Perth Makers Market

Rockingham Woodworkers Club is venturing into the market scene for the first time at Perth Makers Market this weekend.

Ava Berryman

Cr Jecks speaking at a rally organised by Save Rockingham’s Little Penguins.

‘They’re cooking’CommentsMore calls to close Penguin Island after bombshell report

With the little penguin population off our coast decimated, is the complete closure of Penguin Island the lifeline the colony needs? 

Rachel Fenner

Rockingham foreshore now has permanent volleyball courts.

Beach activitiesPremiumServing up fun on new courts

New volleyball posts have recently been installed on Rockingham foreshore, to the delight of the community and beach volleyball enthusiasts.

Ava Berryman

Sports Star Awards Evening - Gary Holland Centre - 18 Sep 24 Sports Star Awards 2024 - 18 September 2024 Sports Star Awards 2024 - 18 September 2024

Awards openCommentsNominations open for Rockingham 2025 Sports Star Awards

Nominations are open for the City of Rockingham 2025 Sports Star Awards, with prizes worth $7500 up for grabs. 

Rachel Fenner

Alix Andriani with her three children.

Cancer council donationsPremiumWellard mum hopes to raise funds for Cancer Council WA

A young Wellard mum has become the face of a new appeal urging West Australians to donate to cancer support services after her breast cancer diagnosis at 34 years old.

Ava Berryman

Gold Educational Tours is giving an opportunity to win a trip to Japan.

Host and winPremiumHost a Japanese student and win a $10,000 trip to Japan

Gold Educational Tours are giving Rockingham and Baldivis families a chance to win a family trip to Japan if they host a Japanese student for a four-night homestay program from May 29 to June 2.

Ava Berryman

Police allege the man — who was aged 17 at the time — was the driver of the Nissan.

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WATCH: Moment young man arrested over 2020 fatal hit-run

The accused was arrested by detectives while he sat in a stationary work van on Hay Street in Perth about 1.30pm on Wednesday, more than four years after the incident. 

Caleb Runciman and Sarah Steger

The Rockingham Navy Club during the Rockingham Anzac Day march.

Anzac DayPremiumHow Rockingham and Kwinana marked Anzac Day

People across Rockingham and Kwinana gathered in their thousands at Anzac Day services around the region to remember those who gave their lives. 

Ava Berryman and Rachel Fenner

Port Kennedy man convicted of animal cruelty of four-month-old Milly

Animal abuser convictedPort Kennedy man fined $7500 over injured puppy

A 40-year-old Port Kennedy man has been convicted of animal cruelty after leaving his Siberian husky puppy with untreated broken bones in 2022.

Ava Berryman

Rockingham locals held an anti-AUKUS protest on Saturday.

Local protestPremiumProtest against AUKUS on Chernobyl anniversary

About 50 people took part in a protest against AUKUS last Saturday on the Rockingham foreshore.

Ava Berryman

The Rockingham Navy Club will host a concert on Anzac Day.

Anzac celebrationsDire Straits Experience coming to Rockingham Navy Club

The Rockingham Navy Club will host the Dire Straits Experience for its first Anzac Day concert.

Ava Berryman

The shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale and the local RSL sub-branch will commemorate Anzac Day.

Anzac Day commemorationPremiumSerpentine Jarrahdale RSL marks Anzac Day

Service people, veterans and those who made the ultimate sacrifice will be honoured at the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s Anzac Day commemoration at Mundijong War Memorial on April 25.

Ava Berryman

Concept art of the Zone Youth Space mural by Samantha Prentice.

Community art projectPremiumYouth leave their mark on Kwinana at the Zone

The City of Kwinana celebrated this year’s Youth Week by inviting young people to help create a mural for a blank wall at the Zone Youth Space.

Ava Berryman