Close to Perth, sitting in just 6km north of the CBD, the suburb of Yokine boasts the fantastic Yokine Reserve. A long stretch of ovals and recreational area visited from many surrounding suburbs. Sport, running, dog walkers, a great kids playground The unattractively named Dog Swamp shopping centre which is split into two sections, the other being Named Flinders Park shopping Centre. One side has Coles and the other side Woolworths and Aldi. The Coolbinia Bombers and Cricket Clubs (Junior and Senior) are based at Yokine Reserve. Then there is the Perth Golf Club within Yokine further north that is a sought after membership. It’s postocde is 6050 and is part of the City of Stirling. Dog Swamp is so named as Yokine is Nyungar for dingo, the Aussie wild dog, and there is a small swamp remaining there.

• Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas.
• Position alarms on ceilings or high walls, avoiding placement near kitchens or bathrooms to prevent false alarms.
• Use screws provided by the manufacturer to securely mount the smoke alarm.
• Test the alarm after installation and replace batteries every 6-12 months for reliable operation.