Tanker explodes in Maddington

"Caltex service station on the corner of Burslem Drive and Albany Highway in Maddington where a petrol tank burst into flames." - this happened a while a go now, but you can find some really good pictures with the link above ...

$2m WA Lotto winner - inMyCommunity - Perth, Western Australia

"The winning ticket was sold at Good Fortune Lottery Centre in Maddington."

State government pockets $200m while power surge hits pensioners | Perth Now

"WHILE pensioners and families are feeling the pain of Premier Colin Barnett's electricity price rises, his Government has pocketed $200 million from the increases."

Canning River Path, Maddington, Western Australia | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

"Canning River Path, Maddington, Western Australia

Another view of the little use path that follows the Canning River at Maddington. This is looking downstream"

click on the link above to see the great pics on flickr

Police blitz nets loaded weapons - The West Australian

"Marden Road in Thornlie was cordoned off after detectives found the live WWII mortar round."

What idiot town planner in the City of Gosnells drew up the z... on Twitpic

"What idiot town planner in the City of Gosnells drew up the zones?"

Bikie charged over Rebels shooting - The West Australian

"He said police were executing several warrants across the metropolitan area this morning in relation to the feud, including locations in Waikiki, Thornlie and Bicton."

Arson charge over Maddington fire - inMyCommunity - Perth, Western Australia

"TWO men have been charged with arson after a fire threatened homes in Maddington last week."

98.5 Sonshine FM

"The City of Gosnells Easter Family Fair is on Saturday April 9 from 2.30pm at Southern River College, Southern River Road, Gosnells."

Asylum seeker wants compensation for suffering | Perth Now

"A PERTH man has launched legal action for pain and suffering while in detention after arriving in Australia as an asylum seeker."

Chad Mitchell charged with theft - The West Australian

"Police yesterday charged Chad Mitchell with the theft of a motor vehicle from a Maddington truck yard more than two years ago."

Bakery fined over food safety breaches - The West Australian

"A Maddington bakery was yesterday fined $50,000 after being convicted for 10 charges under the Food Act."

Bickley Ward Ratepayers Association

Do you want this near your home or business? On Tuesday 22nd March 2011 at 7:30pm. The City of Gosnells will be considering this application Item 13.5.1 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION - EXPANSION OF INERT WASTE  TRANSFER STATION TO ACCEPT PUTRESCIBLE WASTE - 42 (LOT 281) KELVIN ROAD, MADDINGTON Putrescible waste is Solid waste which is the cause of obnoxious odors and can be capable of attracting or providing food for birds or animals. Waste being  food or animal matter (including dead animals or animal parts), or unstable or untreated biosolids. This waste is able to be readily decomposed by microbial action and, during the process of such decomposition, often creates offensive odors. Those components of the waste stream likely to become putrid.    They will be receiving general household rubbish from the wheelie bins. Get your voice heard, send me an email at  cogratepayer@gmail.com or Send a letter to Bickley ward Progress ratepayers association at PO Box 427 Maddignton. Must have it by no later than Tuesday at 2pm Or you can attend the Tuesday evening City of Gosnells Council meeting at     the Gosnells Civic Centre (Council Chambers) and ask your Question or make A statement (both need to be in writing and submitted before 7.30pm)

Cabbies on sex assault charges - The West Australian

"Police earlier charged the other man, a 36-year-old Thornlie man with two counts of sexual penetration without consent."

Two charged over Maddington fire - The West Australian

"A 19-year-old man and a 20-year-old man have been charged with arson in relation to a fire that threatened homes in Maddington yesterday"

New worship policy adopted - inMyCommunity - Perth, Western Australia

"THE City of Gosnells is seeking to gain more control over applications for worship centres, signing off on a draft policy last week."

Canteen temporary closure

Thornlie Primary P & C

HI Everyone

Just to let you know that the canteen at school will be closed until Western Power have completed their upgrade and power is fully supplied to the new canteen.  We tried for 6 weeks to make things work on a limited power supply, but unfortunately we were unable.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your support for our P & C.

Kind regards

Sharon Galvez

Woman suffers burns in Huntingdale housefire drama | Perth Now

"A WOMAN sustained burns to her hands in a house fire in Huntingdale this morning."

Anti-fort laws fail test of time - The West Australian

"The Gypsy Jokers were the first gang slapped with a fortification removal order and, after a four-year legal battle, were forced to remove a tilt slab concrete wall, security cameras and solid external doors at their Maddington clubhouse in 2008."

Flooding fears rise - inMyCommunity - Perth, Western Australia

"KYLIE Hailwood and her family are angry the City of Gosnells has not done more to prevent flooding of their home during storms."

Drug use prompts call to ban khat plant - The West Australian

"A plant which grows legally in Perth's inner suburbs and is consumed by African immigrants to get an amphetamine-like high should be banned, according to an ethnic leader."

Firefighters in spat over equipment - The West Australian

"A Maddington station officer wrote that FESA's fleet and equipment steering committee agreed in 2007 that helmet torches should be supplied because existing lights on breathing apparatuses were only ever meant as a back-up."

Coffin Cheaters ordered to tear down 'fortress walls'

"A rival gang, the Gypsy Jokers, also had their fortress-style walls pulled down at their Maddington headquarters after their appeal to the High Court failed."

Petrol soaked man in siege surrenders to police - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

"A siege in the Perth suburb of Thornlie has ended peacefully."

Beauty salon worker charged again - The West Australian

"Sex Assault Squad officers have charged a 41-year-old Thornlie man with two counts of sexual penetration without consent after several alleged incidents at a Beauty Salon in Canning Vale."