inMyCommunity - Perth, Western Australia

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 »

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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 »

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Laurie was passionate about 'Forgotten Australians'

Laurie Humphreys contributed much to the Cockburn community over many years.

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

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Do you plant here often?

Taryn Port, of Coogee, and Craig Wilson.

A UNIQUE initiative on Saturday is combining caring for the environment with an opportunity to meet other single people in the area. more »

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Heartbroken couple in search for stolen dog

ALL that Yangebup couple Hazel and Allen Brooks want is to see the safe return of their 3½-year-old dog Bella. more »

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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 »

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Taxi woes a concern for nightclub owner

Metropolis Fremantle owner David Heaton said the lack of taxis and long waiting times was a key concern. Nightrider bus services proved insufficient.

THERE are more than 2100 taxis in Perth, all of which are required to work on Friday and Saturday nights, but Fremantle is still fighting to attract more to the area for local patrons, according to a South Terrace nightclub owner. more »

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'Build high school' plea

Cockburn MLA Fran Logan with Alison Stephens and campaign spokeswoman Rose Beasley say the Government should already be planning for a new high school.

THE State Government will not commit to building a new high school in Cockburn, despite ongoing pleas from the community and a site ready for development in Hammond Park. more »

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Missing Hamilton Hill woman found

POLICE have found missing 21 year-old Nicole Hibbs, safe and well in Henderson, hours after she was allegedly abducted from her Hamilton Hill home. more »

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