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Kathleen turns hair to fortune

Kathleen Robertson with her mum Amanda Paine. Picture: Justin Benson-Cooper

KATHLEEN Robertson (19), of Beechboro, was diagnosed with a series of brain tumours last year, but her positive spirit and determination to promote cancer research was evident as she shaved off her long locks for the World’s Greatest Shave. more »

Matt saddles up for cancer victims

CYCLING 1000km through WA’s south-west is nothing compared with the journey confronting the 10,000 West Australians diagnosed with cancer every year. more »

Cleaning team kept busy

PLASTIC bottles, cans and ice-cream wrappers filled up some of the 12 bags of rubbish collected by local action group members from a Westminster shopping area. more »

Bayswater to stay in the dark to cut emissions

City of Bayswater staff Teena Cochrane and Emily James ready for Earth Hour on Saturday, March 27.

DARKNESS will fall upon the City of Bayswater on Saturday, March 27, as council-operated buildings turn off their lights in support of Earth Hour. more »

New CEO for Vinnies

John Bouffler (CEO, St Vinnies in WA) with volunteers Pamela, Anne and Dot.

JOHN Bouffler’s two decades working in the corporate banking and finance sector has put him in good stead for his role as chief executive of St Vincent De Paul Society based in Belmont. more »

Promoting harmony a fun day out

Students Yasir Aziz, Aniq Saipunizam, Rayyan Sudirman, Sahar Saleh and Lamija

STUDENTS, staff, parents and friends of Boyare Primary School took part in a Harmony Day festival last week. more »

Bike ride for charity

Mark Lauren will ride to raise funds for those in need.www.communitypix.com.au   d326869

BASSENDEAN biker Mark Lauren will hit the road next month to raise funds for wheelchair modified vehicles for WA families. more »

Eveson shoots for the top with world award

Perth Wheelcats star Justin Eveson has been nominated for a Laureus World Sports Award. Picture: Dominique Menegaldo

STAR wheelchair basketball player Justin Eveson is aiming to score a Laureus World Sports Award next month, officially making him one of the best athletes of the year. more »

Dine-out plan working well

Steps to community friendship: sisters Joan and Gwen Hams.|Picture: Dominique Menegaldo www.communitypix.com.au   d326615

TWO Bassendean sisters are helping build community spirit with Chinese fare and good conversation. more »

Nano scientist off to Singapore

Xuan Le will pursue her studies in nanotechnology in Singapore.

BALLAJURA resident Xuan Le will soon have the chance to further her research after being chosen as one of six WA women to receive 2010 Prime Minister’s Australian Asia Endeavour Awards. more »

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