Metro North Junior Football Conference

State of Origin footy is BACK

Join the fun of Origin Countdown broadcast LIVE on and and be a part of the audience.

There will be audience giveaways - including your chance to win tickets to the sold out game!

Thursday Feb 12
4pm-7:30pm
Southern Oval, Optus Stadium

Get Tickets Here - https://bit.ly/4aiWSII

🌟 Nominations are now open for the 2026 WA Volunteer of the Year Awards! 🌟

Do you know an incredible volunteer or organisation making a real difference in our communities? Now’s your chance to recognise their impact by nominating them for one (or more!) of the seven award categories.

The WA Volunteer of the Year Awards celebrate the vital contribution volunteering makes to the social, cultural, economic and environmental wellbeing of Western Australia and the people who inspire us all through their dedication.

📝 Nominations close Friday, 20 February
🎟️ Tickets on sale from Monday, 2 February
🏆 Awards Gala Dinner: Thursday, 14 May

👉 View categories and submit your nomination here:
https://awards.volunteeringwa.org.au/

Please share with your networks and help us celebrate the spirit of volunteering

WA Volunteer of the Year Awards Celebrating Western Australian Volunteers

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS TO TAM MALONEY – CITIZEN OF THE YEAR! 🇦🇺

We are incredibly proud to celebrate club legend Tam Maloney, who has been awarded ‘Citizen of the Year’ by the Yanchep Two Rocks Community & Recreation Association as part of Australia Day 2026.

Tam is a valued Life Member of the YYanchep Districts Junior Football Cluband has volunteered across countless roles over many years. Her dedication, leadership and tireless service embody everything that makes community sport special. An honour like this could not be more well deserved.

This recognition comes in addition to Tam being acknowledged as one of WA Football’s newest Regional Development Council (RDC) Life Members, celebrated for her extraordinary commitment, service and impact on junior and community football across the region.

The award was proudly presented by Mayor Linda Aitken, City of Wanneroo, recognising Tam’s long-standing contribution to the community and her unwavering passion for supporting others.

💛🏉 Congratulations Tam your impact on community football wider community is truly incredible.

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🏆 Huge congratulations to Janine Gaskell! 💚💛

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate Janine Gaskell, recently recognised as the Joondalup Community Citizen of the Year for her outstanding service to our local community and especially to Metro North junior football.

For nearly 30 years, Janine has been a tireless volunteer and leader at Joondalup Kinross Junior Football Club - JKJFC JETS, giving countless hours to support young players, families and fellow volunteers. Her commitment and passion have helped shape a welcoming, values-driven environment where kids can thrive both on and off the field.

Janine also played a key role in bringing the Starkick All Abilities Program to Joondalup Kinross JFC, helping ensure children of all abilities have the chance to be involved in footy, feel included, and be part of a team.

Janine’s impact goes far beyond the scoreboard. She represents everything that’s great about community sport. A well-deserved recognition for a true champion of junior footy. 👏👏👏

👉 To read more, click here:
https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/perth/north/wanneroo/northern-suburbs-community-champions-celebrated-c-21398610

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Joondalup and Wanneroo honour local champions Several community champions across the northern suburbs were recognised on Australia Day with awards celebrating their service to the community.