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Stalking will affect one in five women, says expert

Stalking expert Lorraine Sheridan says that ex-partner harassment is the most common type of stalking behaviour. Picture: Bruce Hunt www.communitypix.com.au d399179

ONE in five women can expect to be stalked during their lifetime, according to stalking expert Lorraine Sheridan. more »

Relief for woman and lawyer

THE Armadale Magistrates Court was closed last week to allow a 31-year-old woman’s evidence to be given alleging she was coerced into taking drugs in to Hakea Prison in Canning Vale . more »

Stalking incidents with colleagues rare

A SENIOR WA police officer has told the Canning Times it was uncommon for people to stalk former colleagues. more »

Tree a 'danger to motorists'

Garry Stirling next to the tree with the crack down its trunk. Mr Stirling is concerned that it is in danger of collapsing and hitting oncoming traffic. www.communitypix.com.au d398823

THE City of Gosnells has defended its stance on its tree maintenance procedures after the Canning Times received a complaint about a “dangerous” tree on the corner of Albany Highway and Kenwick Link in Cannington. more »

Minister meets with Perth councils on mergers

NEW Local Government Minister Tony Simpson will meet with Perth’s 30 councils to get “personal feedback” on mergers and new roles for the sector. more »

Synergy and Verve to merge: Premier

Colin Barnett.

VERVE Energy and Synergy will merge by July 1 as part of sweeping electricity reforms unveiled by WA Premier Colin Barnett today. more »

Rat infested Cannington cinema still open

A picture posted last week of a rat inside Hoyts cinema complex at Carousel shopping centre. Picture: Facebook

A CINEMA in Cannington is continuing to trade, despite the discovery of a rat infestation that could go back at least 14 months. more »

Free family fun at Gloucester Park

The finish of last year’s race, won by Im Victorious. Picture: Louise White www.communitypix.com.au d376626

FIND your free family entry pass to this Friday’s Community Newspaper Group Western Gateway pacing night inside this edition and get along to witness the action on and off the track at Gloucester Park. more »

New tool in police crime fight

Sgt Peter Woollons with one of the new ATMV units. Picture: Matthew Poon d398713

THE South East Metropolitan Police unit has introduced Advanced Traffic Management Vehicles (ATMV), designed with high levels of integrated functions. more »

‘Crash’ like the real thing

Ambos, fire and rescue officers  and police at the site.

A TRAIN “crashed” into a bus in Armadale on Friday, but there was ne need for alarm, the “accident” was a training exercise. more »

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