Kent

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

The weekend is coming and the question is the same as always: what shall we do? Got an idea for a day trip, a concert or simply a lovely afternoon in Shire of Kent? Drop your tips in the comments!

A good walk clears the head and shows your home from a new angle. Which route do you love most in Shire of Kent, and roughly how long does it take? Share your favourite loop with us!

Lots of things in town only work because people give their time for free. Where do you volunteer in Shire of Kent, and where could more helping hands be useful? Tell us about it and inspire others to join in!

The Kent Road District was established on 22 December 1922. It was renamed the Nyabing-Pingrup Road District on 10 June 1955. It was declared a shire as the Shire of Nyabing-Pingrup with effect from 1 July 1961 followin…

The Shire of Kent is a local government area in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, about 320 kilometres (200 mi) southeast of Perth, the state capital. The Shire covers an area of 5,634 square kilometres (2…

“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” — Samuel Johnson

“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul.” — Emily Dickinson

“The child is father of the man.” — William Wordsworth

“If winter comes, can spring be far behind?” — Percy Bysshe Shelley

“The early bird catches the worm.” — Proverb

“Many hands make light work.” — Proverb

“Don't count your chickens before they're hatched.” — Proverb

“A stitch in time saves nine.” — Proverb

“Actions speak louder than words.” — Proverb

“Where there's a will, there's a way.” — Proverb

“Every cloud has a silver lining.” — Proverb