THE word “gay” has two meanings: to be happy, or to be homosexual (or any -sexual that doesn’t involve just man ‘n woman). From next week, both states of being […]

TWO heritage buildings in Bayswater are temporarily safe from demolition after a state planning panel unexpectedly rejected plans for a seven-storey project. The local development assessment panel rejected, four votes […]

A CHILD’S painting has been stolen from the Bayswater Art Awards and Exhibition, leaving the young artist devastated. Malinda Coppola issued an online appeal saying her 14-year-old daughter Grace’s painting […]

CITY lawyer Nicholas van Hattem is setting up a human race as an alternative to the cruelty of the Melbourne Cup. He loves the partying associated with cup day but […]

A PARKING inspector will be paid three months’ wages after the fair work commission found his sacking over incorrect timesheets to be “harsh”. Commissioner Bruce Williams found Perth city council […]

ONE of Lisa Scaffidi’s most ready defenders, Perth city councillor James Limnios, has been voted deputy lord mayor by his colleagues in a 7-2 vote. Stepping into the shoes of […]

AN empty house being used as a squat in Highgate is causing grief for neighbours, who’ve suffered six burglaries in three weeks. Police attended 124 Wright Street three times in […]

THE Swan Festival of Lights is soon to brighten up the Perth foreshore to mark the Indian festival Deepavali, which celebrates the the triumph of light over darkness. In its […]

THE internet is so slow at Michael’s Dianella house it takes hours just to load images into an email. Instead, mates send photos to him on a USB stick — […]

AFTER almost three years of nomadic hockey games in public schools and car parks, Perth’s Street Roller Hockey League has found a home, breathing new life into the Bayswater Bowls […]