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Market plans approved

Perth Market Authority chief executive Stephen Ward.

DEVELOPMENT at Market City could soon be under way after the City approved planning policy for the Canning Vale site. more »

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Lock before leaving

Police officers Rob Stevenson, Brenton Uphill and cadet Amy McAuley. Picture: Elle Borgward d379855

LOCKING cars, house doors and windows to help prevent burglaries. That was the message of the week in Cannington. more »

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POLICE and Community Youth Centre patrons in the southeast metropolitan area can breathe a sigh of relief after the WA Police Commissioner decided last week to allow police officers to remain stationed at the centres. more »

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Mobile kitchen is manna to couple

Manna volunteer Sandy Walker, Ashley Nissen, of Regal Theatre, Canon Foods’ Richard Pace and Kim Knight from Regal Theatre. Picture: Marcus Whisson www.communitypix.com.au d378119

THOUSANDS of meals will continue to be delivered to destitute Perth people, thanks to a generous donation from a Canning Vale food company. more »

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Laurie leaves a lasting legacy

Frankie Atkinson, Laurie Humpreys’ partner, at Tuart Place.

WHEN Laurie Humphreys arrived on WA shores from England at the age of 14, he came alone. more »

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Pleas for police

Tony Simpson and Tony Buti show the petition to Iain Officer, the community member who initiated it.

ARMADALE and Darling Range MLAs last week tabled petitions with nearly 12,000 signatures in State Parliament calling for a new courthouse and a police station staffed 24 hours a day in Armadale. more »

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New money for greyhounds, buses and protecting rivers

THE 2012-2013 State Budget announced last week outlined a $196 million surplus. more »

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Author’s talk the write lesson for St Jude’s students

Author Carrie Haworth with Year 1 students Taj Watson, Isaac Dela Fuente, Ty Vincent-Thomas, John Condez and Hemotu Whanga Katipa. Picture: Matthew Poon d379639

YEAR 1 students at St Jude’s Catholic Primary School in Langford learnt firsthand about writing books last week with a visit from Shelley author Carrie Haworth. more »

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