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New life for a ‘tough nut’

Shayne Walters proudly displays her Tough Nut award. Picture: Dominique Menegaldo d400685

IT’S not often you hear a story about a 13-year-old girl openly using illegal drugs with her mother, but it was the case for Osborne Park resident and recent City of Stirling Tough Nut award winner Shayne Walters. more »

Great-gran still doing her bit at 95

Volunteer Laurel Cheverton at home. Picture: Dominique Menegaldo   d400274

AFTER 29 years of volunteering, Laurel Cheverton continues to live by the credo “you can always do something good for someone else” and is encouraging others to do the same ahead of National Volunteer Week, from May 13 to 19. more »

Running for reason close to her heart

Sophie Louwerens trains for Run for a Reason.d399800

INGLEWOOD teenager Sophie Louwerens remembers being confused when she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as an eight-year-old. more »

Reward in helping others

Sarah Lenhard and Eric Jarvis have received awards for helping people with disabilities

AFTER supporting people with disabilities for a combined total of almost 70 years, Eric Jarvis and Sarah Lenhard have been honoured at the 2013 Disability Support Worker Awards. more »

Brigade beats them all

Winners are grinners: Members of the winning Bassendean VFRS brigade.

BASSENDEAN Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) brigade has come out on top at the 110th Annual State Easter Championships, winning the title of Champion Brigade in the A Class category. more »

‘Art therapy turned my life around’

Jasmine Edwards, who was diagnosed with a severe mental illness three years ago, credits Graylands Hospital’s art therapy program with her recovery. Picture: Dominique Menegaldo   d397920

ART has not always been a part of Jasmine Edwards’ life, but for the last three years she has been using an art program to help turn her life around. more »

Bravery award in wake

Craig Brownlow, who also had a close shave after racing to the rescue of a workmate in imminent danger from an out-of-control industrial crane attached to a trailer.                                                                           Picture: Matthew Poon www.communitypix.com.au   d397936

KIARA resident Craig Brownlow has been recognised for an act of bravery after putting himself in danger to save a fellow work mate. more »

Mates’ marathon mission

Brent Shaw, with teammates Geoff Reynolds, Greg Hunt and Darren Shapland will tackle the Marathon Des Sables trek.

BENNETT Springs resident Brent Shaw knows first-hand the hardship faced by parents when a child is unwell, which is why he and three mates will treck the Sahara Desert to raise money for Hannah’s House. more »

Grant bolsters battle for building positives

Layne Beachley Aim for the Stars Foundation grant recipient and Join the Revolution founder Jessica Smith .

FORMER Paralympian Jessica Smith wants you to “Join the Revolution”. more »

Inspired by summer heat

Michael Grau with his <I>Sculpture by the Sea</I> work <I>Liquorice Allsorts</I>.

A HOT summer’s day in Perth helped Bassendean sculptor Michael Grau draw inspiration for his latest artwork. more »

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