Perth Voice Interactive

HE’S only been in Perth two months, but Bushy reckons he’s already racked up 35 move-on notices.

“They know me by my first name down at the watchhouse,” he chuckles.

After leaving Darwin he initially planned to just pass through Perth but legal troubles have him stuck here a while longer. He says the Perth winter doesn’t bother him and he’s able to make a few bucks as a busker: “I sing, I tell stories,” he says, often about his other life in Indonesia and how he can’t wait to be reunited with his Indonesian/Chinese wife.

Despite the mild winter, Bushy says he’s not fond of Perth and can’t wait to leave as soon as his court dates are sorted.

by DAVID BELL

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HOMELESS Connect was handed $77,000 from the PCC for its November 12 event to touch base with the homeless and provide free services. Last year 800 homeless people showed up to Russell Square and were given 3000 support items, including meals, haircuts, showers, dental treatment, glasses, swags, toiletries and legal assistance.