South West therapy horse Taffy receives gold medal at the RSPCA WA Animal Welfare Awards

A teenage miniature horse in the South West has been recognized by the RSPCA WA for his work brightening the everyday lives of people in retirement homes. Taffy was awarded the gold medal in the animal category at the RSPCA WA Animal Welfare Awards in Perth on Friday.

Cuballing firefighter receives Murray Lang Bush Fire Service Award at WA Fire and Emergency Services Awards

A Wheatbelt volunteer firefighter has received the highest personal award a bush fire volunteer can receive from the government for his unwavering courage and outstanding contribution to public safety. Anthony “Morty” Mort, Captain of the Cuballing/Popanyinning Bush Fire Brigade, received the Murray Lang Bush Fire Service Award at the Crown Perth on 7 September.

Benjamin Ryan McRae: Kronkup man receives suspended sentence for possession of stolen bobcat valued at $165,000

A Kronkup man who tried to conceal and sell a stolen loader worth $165,000 has avoided prison. Benjamin Ryan McRae, 43, appeared in Albany District Court on Thursday and was charged with possession of stolen property.