A LOT has changed at Herne Hill Primary School after 100 years, but the one thing that has remained the same is a strong philosophy of learning through play. The school is marking the milestone year with a series of ...
Read More »Swan Valley intersection named on riskiest roads list
IT is no surprise to Swan Valley residents that the notorious intersection at Campersic and Haddrill Roads in Baskerville has this week earned the title of Perth’s third most riskiest intersection. Locals living in the area have been fighting for ...
Read More »Swan Valley hub takes next step
THE community is helping to shape a new hub for art, culture and heritage in the Swan Valley. More than 60 public comments received on the proposed new Cultural and Heritage Centre will now be used by the City of ...
Read More »Improvements needed at deadly intersection
TWO City of Swan councillors are fighting for changes to be made to a deadly Swan Valley intersection. Councillors Rod Henderson and Charlie Zannino have been pushing the Department of Main Roads and City staff to erect signage at the ...
Read More »Swan Valley chocolate wins gold
SWAN Valley chocolate has once again come out on top at this year’s Perth Royal Chocolate Awards, winning 20 medals. The annual competition saw Margaret River Chocolate Company’s Mandarin and Black Sesame Bar take out two champion trophies for the ...
Read More »Sweetness hops back into the valley
WITH a two-year absence of interstate and international tourists the Swan Valley’s Margaret River Chocolate Company is going all out to get people back into the Easter spirit. The company launched a six weeks of Easter campaign last week with ...
Read More »Celebration as tourists return to Valley
SIGNS of international tourism returning to the Swan Valley are beginning to show, and with it a breath of fresh air for the region. Settlers Rest Farm Stay owner-operators Corinne and Ron Reside welcomed back one of the first Singaporean ...
Read More »Women on the green in The Vines
THE Swan Valley’s Vines Resort and Country Club is making history with Australia’s first all-female golf club executive team. Recently appointed general manager Sam Hodge now heads the management team along with operations manager Kristie Jones, club membership manager Krystal ...
Read More »Sporting club lights up
SWAN Valley Sporting Club is celebrating two big wins this week after receiving approval for grants that will help boost sport for the entire community. The first successful Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund grant will contribute more than $255,000 ...
Read More »Gold win for honey masters
By Claire Ottaviano A DESIRE to grow and the ability to adapt in a changing world saw a Swan Valley small business join tourism heavy weights at this year’s State tourism awards. The House of Honey and its Sticky Spoon ...
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