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Horses need foster homes

19/Nov/2008

Tracy Ferrari and horse Chloe, who was found walking the streets of Perth.

FOSTER homes are desperately needed for abused, abandoned and unwanted horses, according to a rescue group. more »

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Crackdown nabs more law breakers

19/Nov/2008

A CRACKDOWN on criminals by Peel police has seen an increase in arrests and charges laid. more »

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Climate change study approved

19/Nov/2008

THE City of Mandurah has appointed consultant Coastal Zone Management to identify and assess potential climate change risks for Mandurah’s coastal zone and waterways by August next year. more »

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Push for State support for CAT

19/Nov/2008

A 12-month extension of the Mandurah Foreshore Express Service will be recommended to Mandurah City Council following endorsement at the council committee meeting last week. more »

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Bid for off-road track

19/Nov/2008

THE Murray Motorcycle Club are in negotiations with Alcoa to construct a moto-cross and off-road riding facility on Alcoa-owned land behind Pinjarra Refinery. more »

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ACTING Peel district superintendent Peter Hatch said the number of car thefts had remained the same over the last year, despite Mandurah being dubbed the fifth worst WA suburb for car thefts according to RAC statistics released last week. more »

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It’s all happening at Christmas

19/Nov/2008

Some of the Community First participants who helped with the costumes and dancer Elysia Addison (back, centre).www.communitypix.com.au d299191

AN amazing array of talent and a range of music sure to entertain is part of A Christmas Happening at Mandurah Performing Arts Centre next month. more »

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Auction to help youth

19/Nov/2008

Redink Homes’ Scott Park, Youth Focus’ Mark Waite and apprentice Trent Evans.

A NEWLY built home in Meadow Springs will go under the hammer early next year in an effort to raise funds for the State’s youth. more »

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Winch ban is lifted

19/Nov/2008

Amateur crayfisherman Ross Smith says power winches are an essential part of his equipment and is pleased that Fisheries Minister Norman Moore has lifted a ban. <I>Picture: Daniel Wilkins</I>www.communitypix.com.au d285746

AMATEUR crayfishermen throughout the Peel region have welcomed a move from Fisheries Minster Norman Moore to lift a ban on the use of power winches to lift rock lobster pots on boats. more »

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Car theft hot spots

13/Nov/2008

The 1988 Holden VN Commodore is the most stolen car in Perth.

FREMANTLE is Western Australia’s car theft capital and Holden Commodores are the prime targets, according to research by a leading insurance company. more »