Invited guests included Sr Lilian Bong SJA, Leader of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition in Perth; Sr Renee Quadros SJA, Mother General, who travelled from Rome to attend the celebration; Sr Anita Callaghan SJA; Sr Rachel Rahault SJA; Principal of St Emilie’s Catholic Primary School, Chris Burns; former Principals, Sally O’Dea and Tania Thuijs; former Assistant Priest, Fr Anibal Leite Da Cunha; Parish Priest of Gosnells, Fr. Brennan Sia; Mayor of the City of Gosnells, Terresa Lynes; and Member for Southern River, Terry Healy MLA
Sunday, 29 March 2026
Saturday, 28 March 2026
Kindness key for 2026 Neighbour of the Year
City of Gosnells 2026 Neighbour of the Year winner Liz Tander is quietly transforming her street into a true community – even allowing her neighbours to make a splash.
The Maddington resident was nominated by her neighbours for going above and beyond, from caring for homes and gardens while neighbours were away to regularly checking in and offering practical support.
She has even allowed neighbours to use her swimming pool while she is at work
Friday, 27 March 2026
Playwright’s theatre debut
A Gosnells local is bringing her first major theatre production to Perth audiences, drawing on personal experience and a little-known part of Fremantle’s history.
Josie Walsh is making her writing and directorial debut with Red Ticket, showing at The Blue Room Theatre from April 7 to 18.
Number of WA service stations out of diesel increases by 207 per cent overnight
Rita Saffioti doesn’t believe fuel rationing will be needed, despite the number of WA outlets out of diesel surging by more than 207 per cent.
On Wednesday, there were 12 service stations that had run dry, mainly in regional communities, but that had ballooned to 45 retailers on Thursday.
Another 19 retailers were without unleaded petrol.

