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Honour for lecturer

02/Dec/2008

Darren Garvey with his book.

A BOOK by Cockburn resident Darren Garvey has been short-listed for the 2008 Stanner Award, which is given each year to the best published contribution to Aboriginal or Torres Islander studies. more »

Dance duo in big win

02/Dec/2008

Dancers Joanne Dejager and James Potter-Brown.

JAMES Potter-Brown and Joanne Dejager strutted their way to first place in two events at the South Pacific Ballroom Dancing Championships last month. more »

Lecturer a finalist for top award

25/Nov/2008

Lecturer Sam Farmer is a noted jewellery designer in his own right. <I>Picture: Martin Kennealey</I>  d285361

WHITE Gum Valley jewellery lecturer at Central TAFE, Sam Farmer, is a finalist in the WA Education Awards lecturer of the year category. more »

No more the bastion of men

18/Nov/2008

Murdoch police and customer service officers (from left) Toni-Marie Smith, Rebecca Holmes, Melissa Cove, Alyce Roberts, Kate Jones, Alice Craig, Natalee Cunningham, Tracey Smith, Jennie Ayre and Maria Board.

FOR local police officer Toni-Marie Smith, switching handbags for handguns was a decision she has never looked back on – and she is not alone. more »

Stamp of approval for tribute

11/Nov/2008

Claude Basile (left) and Ross Merlino, of the Fremantle Fishermen’s Monument Trust, with the sculpture by Greg James.

A STATUE that celebrates the achievements of the first fishermen in Fremantle has featured in a new stamp. more »

New head at helm

11/Nov/2008

A first...Bryn Davies, newly appointed Captain Sarah Robinson and Malcolm Hay.

CAPTAIN Sarah Robinson (29) has returned from her first voyage as a master aboard Australia’s largest sail training ship Leeuwin II. more »

Stamp of approval

11/Nov/2008

Philatelist Peter Martin has been awarded the EM Hasluck Medal.  www.communitypix.com.au   d298613

STAMPS have been Peter Martin’s life since he retired as a ship’s engineer in 1992, and the award-winning collector has received another laurel for his dedication to the interesting hobby. more »


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