30 Jan 09 | Sun City News editor, Terry Loftus, is known for being forthright and not afraid to speak out. He has just launched his first or a regular series of blogs. Here is your chance to read his thoughts and submit your comments.
29 Jan 09 | SHIRE SACKS SIX - UPDATE
Three weeks ago, the Sun City News broke the story about six staff members being sacked after an alleged theft of alcohol after a Shire of Gingin Christmas function. A variety of comments have been expressed by many members of the community.
28 Jan 09 | The City of Wanneroo council has called a special meeting for 5.00pm, Thursday, 29th January, 2009.
The extraordinary meeting has only one item on the agenda - North Ward Vacancy.
27 Jan 09 | Under the WA Local Government Act regulations 1996 all elected councillors are required to submit annual returns.
A recent inspection of the declarations at the City of Wanneroo has found some concerning issues.
27 Jan 09 | Western Power outages in the Two Rocks and Yanchep region is coasting local businesses thousands of dollars.
Over the past two weeks the Two Rocks Shopping centre, Atlantis Shopping Centre and businesses in the Yanchep Light industrial area have all been affected by the planned outages.
27 Jan 09 | The W.A. Sporting Car Club (WASCC) is the longest established motor sport club in the Western Australia.
The history of the club can be traced back to 1927 and the WASCC is still involved in the administration of WA motor sport.
27 Jan 09 | Two Rocks swimmer, Rhys Mainstone, finished second in the 10 kilometre open water competition at the Junior Pan Pacific Championships in Guam on Monday, 12th January.
27 Jan 09 | Visitation to the City of Wanneroo’s most popular beach area, Yanchep lagoon, has sky-rocketed this summer.
The narrow lagoon beach is very popular with locals and visitors to the area.
27 Jan 09 | Each year the UFOs raises money to help local youth through their youth incentive scheme. The muster started at the Gingin Hotel with a cruise around Gingin at 10.30am. This was followed by a full day’s entertainment, live bands, food stalls and a lot of fun.
27 Jan 09 | On Sunday, 11th January, a bushfire started in the Breakwater location. Fortunately favourable weather conditions and speedy action by the various fire services meant this fire was brought under control within a few hours.
16 Jan 09 | 8.00am Monday 19th January UPDATE
Crews are still mopping up and will monitor the area for the next few days. Roads to open today.
15 Jan 09 | BREAKING NEWS
Council is considering a planning application for the owner/operators of the Gingin Abattoir for an ancillary shed at Lot 195 Cockram Road, Lennard Brook.
12 Jan 09 | Nineteen year old, Yanchep golfer, Brady Watt has great year and has been named WA Golfer of the Year. Brady is a junior member of the Sun City Country Club.
12 Jan 09 | Rugby community committee chairman David Redpath then announced that RugbyWA want Joondalup Brothers RUFC to be the next premier grade club. Additionally new club facilities will be built at Arena Joondalup
12 Jan 09 | The Shire of Gingin’s chief executive officer, Simon Fraser, sacked six employees after the annual staff, elected councillors and partners Christmas party. The six sacked staff will defend the allegations.
12 Jan 09 | Sun City News photographer, Mark Ariti’s
first assignment was the 2009 Lancelin Ocean Classic. Full results of the Lancelin Ocean Classic event and more photos will be published in the next issue of the Sun City News.
12 Jan 09 | Yanchep resident, Fred Sturman celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends on New Year’s eve.
He was born on the 31st December, 1908, in a covered wagon under a pine tree at Ootha in New South Wales.
12 Jan 09 | After four months of keeping the City of Wanneroo North Ward residents in the dark, Cr Paul Miles announces his resignation.
12 Jan 09 | What is the real state of play with the local real estate market?
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