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Botany Lessons to Help Pollies (31 Jan 2025)
January 31, 2025
Kingsley Dixon has offered lessons in botany for all local political candidates to explain why restoring bushland in Churchlands is vital. “I am offering ‘Botany 101’,” said the prominent botanist. Churchlands independent Lisa Thornton...
Read More Share'Teals' swoop to upend WA elections (8 Jan 2025)
January 08, 2025
Click here to read Simon Holmes à Court’s Climate 200 has entered the Western Australia election race, providing significant financial backing to independent candidates in key Perth electorates. The organisation, known for its success...
Read More ShareLisa Thornton receives $20,000 donation commitment from Climate 200 (7 Jan 2025)
January 07, 2025
Lisa Thornton is delighted to announce a commitment of a $20,000 donation to her Churchlands election campaign from the generous donors of Climate 200, a not-for-profit crowd-funding organisation.
Read More ShareWestern Australian election guide (1 Jan 2025)
January 01, 2025
Click here to read The Poll Bludger has launched its comprehensive coverage of the upcoming Western Australian state election, set to take place in 66 days.
Read More SharePress Watchdog Ruling Highlights Importance of Fair Media Coverage in Elections (28 Dec 2024)
December 28, 2024
The Independent Media Council recently upheld multiple complaints about unfair and imbalanced media coverage during a high-profile mayoral campaign in Perth. The council’s findings revealed how biased reporting can negatively impact candidates, undermining their...
Read More ShareBush bashers clean up Churchlands (21 Dec 2024)
December 21, 2024
Article summary: A community clean-up in Churchlands’ bushland drew about 30 participants, including residents, local councillors, and the Save Churchlands Bushland group, led by founder Lee Katavatis. Volunteers collected rubbish, including food wrappers and even...
Read More ShareThe age of independents promises better government (21 Dec 2024)
December 21, 2024
Click here to read The article explores the rising significance and enduring momentum of community-based independents in Australian politics, providing insights into their impact and future potential. The author, a long-time supporter of independents...
Read More ShareIndependent hopes to bring Churchlands home (19 Dec 2024)
December 19, 2024
Article summary: Lisa Thornton has been confirmed as an independent candidate for the prized seat of Churchlands in Western Australia, set to challenge Liberal candidate Basil Zempilas and incumbent Labor MP Christine Tonkin. Thornton’s...
Read More ShareThornton to take on Zempilas (19 Dec 2024)
December 19, 2024
Click here to read Stirling councillor Lisa Thornton has announced her candidacy as an independent for the Churchlands seat in the upcoming state election. She will face off against Liberal candidate Basil Zempilas, the...
Read More ShareIndependent to rival Zempilas, Tonkin - Business News (13 Dec 2024)
December 13, 2024
Article summary: City of Stirling councillor Lisa Thornton has declared her candidacy as an independent for the Western Australian state seat of Churchlands. The announcement by Churchlands Independent followed months of searching for a...
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