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Caitlin’s efforts saluted

Lucas Hillbeck (6), Volunteer of Year award winner Caitlin Harwood, Madeleine (6) and Andrew Hillbeck. Picture: Louise White d379004

INGLEWOOD resident Caitlin Harwood is not your average 24-year-old, and her commitment to helping others was been acknowledged when recently crowned the dual recipient of the WA Youth Volunteer of the Year Award. more »

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Anzac Day gives time to reflect on sacrifice

Former soldier Ben Pitt with some of his medals.d377946

FORMER Bassendean sapper Ben Pitt will spend Anzac Day at the Royal Australian Engineer Memorial at 13th field squadron at Karrakatta – it’s a service he feels is just right for him. more »

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Reunion of mates

Vietnam veteran Brian Griffith signed up at the age of 15.

VIETNAM veteran Brian Griffith says he has a lot to be thankful for. more »

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Age no barrier to firefighting bond

Veteran and novice... Les Harris (65) and Josh Lourenco (18) back on the job together.

TWO volunteer firefighters were recently reunited after first teaming up to fight the wild fires in Margaret River last December. more »

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Boy (12) rescues two

Thomas Gosstray with his dad Anthony. Picture: Robin Kornet www.communitypix.com.au d374918

A Dianella boy has been hailed a hero by his father and officially recognised as such by Australia’s Governor-General, after helping in a dramatic rescue of two drowning boys. more »

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Di’s cooking up a storm for charities

Di Watts and Jan Pettorino are holding a barbecue to raise money for the SolarisCare Foundation and the Red Cross.

CHURCHLANDS resident Di Watts is nothing if not determined. more »

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Angel aims for the top job

ANGEL Hayward wants to be the first indigenous female to become Prime Minister of Australia. more »

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Happy to make a difference

Dr Steffan Silcox has spent 40 years in education. Picture: Dominique Menegaldo<B></B>d369860

FROM Wyndham in the North to Esperance in the south, Ballajura Community College principal Steffan Silcox has seen nearly everything and been nearly everywhere. more »

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Humble volunteer a rare gem indeed

Mabel Freind, with her husband Allan, has been honoured for her long commitment to volunteering. Picture: Dominique Menegaldo www.communitypix.com.au d370552

BASSENDEAN resident Mabel Freind was recognised for her 64 years of volunteer work with the Salvation Army at a garden party ceremony held earlier this month. more »

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A mentor of class

John Leonhardt’s quiet nature ‘a magnificent gift’, and not yet at end of his working life.

JOHN Leonhardt fell into mentoring at John Forrest Community College almost by accident, and now 12 years later he has bid farewell to the school. more »

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