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Volunteering helps healing process

Robyn Toase encourages Hills residents to get involved in this year’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser.

CANCER Council volunteer Robyn Toase found it was easier to deal with being diagnosed with breast cancer after she had spoken with cancer survivors. more »

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Local hero’s ID tag gift

Documents detailing Ira Dyer’s war service and framed enlarged photos of his identity tag.

THE identity tag of a Northam soldier found behind a skirting board in the hallway of a house during some renovation work reveals the untold story of one of the region’s war heroes. more »

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War veteran remembers all

George Ferguson next to the memorial in Bindoon. Picture: Matthew Poon d377231

FOR George Ferguson, April 25 is a day to remember his time on the front lines in Borneo during World War II. more »

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Long ride for charity

Riders stop for a well-earned break at the Yerbillion Pump Station along the Golden Pipeline.

THE Wooroloo Horse and Pony Club presented the WA Cancer Council with almost $30,000 after embarking on a fundraising horse ride along the Golden Pipeline. more »

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Charity pair a cut above

Craig Alford on his mower during a stop at the Mundaring Markets, |before heading on to Kalgoorlie.

IT usually takes about six hours to drive from Armadale to Kalgoorlie but, on a lawnmower, it is more like six days. more »

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Colourful work sold for a great cause

Dee Potts with some of the colourful village craftwork from Uganda. <B></B>www.communitypix.com.au d373710

HOVEA woman Dee Potts recently showcased her vibrant craftwork from Uganda at a fundraising morning tea at the Glen Forrest Sport Club. more »

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Dee’s African mission

Hovea resident Dee Potts with some of the orphans she is helping, through hard work and fundraising efforts.

A YEARNING for ‘me time’ has transported a WA woman from Hovea in the Perth Hills to some of the world’s worst suffering people in Africa. more »

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Singapore POW a loyal army servant

WEDNESDAY marked the 70th anniversary of the fall of Singapore and a day to remember the 15,000 Australian Diggers and nurses taken prisoner by the Japanese. more »

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Local heroes added to roll of honour

ANDY Yukich of Swan View and Wim Hultink of Jane Brook have been recognised by the City of Swan for their community service at the presentation of the Premier’s Australia Day Citizenship Awards. more »

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