New minister, still cutting
LOCAL music ensemble Decibel has little hope it will finally go on a US tour to promote its new app after another “disappointing” blow to federal arts funding. The group, […]
Monthly Archives: November 2015
Writing unlocks a maze
A NINE-YEAR-OLD boy with Aspergers went from being unwilling to participate in class, to being more attentive and displaying a positive attitude—in five weeks. The catalyst: a creative writing program. […]
Bounty released
A VAST bounty of historic photographs has been released through Vincent city council’s local history centre website. The database lets people search by topic, decade and suburb. We plugged in […]
Rabbi calls for Islam to ‘soften’ to other faiths
WA’s chief rabbi Dovid Freilich has spoken against Islamic fundamentalism, saying Islam should soften and its leaders formally accept other faiths in the wake of Perth’s first prayer shared by […]
Broad connections
WHEN Connections opened 40 years ago people were terrified of being spotted going into the place. If there was even a hint of a line, many would walk around the […]
LETTERS 28.11.15
A path of good intentions I CYCLE most days. I recently tried the new bikeway along Scarborough Beach Road. Some observations: • the bike path physically separates cyclists, cars and […]
Love is tweet
WHAT drags someone from their home to the other side of the world? “Love,” says artist Joie Villeneuve. “It’s usually one of the reasons that gets you to cross the […]
Bollywood Extravaganza
Come shake and shimmy at the Bollywood Extravaganza, 7pm this Saturday 28 November at the Hilton Park Bowling Club in Beaconsfield. Organised by Ian Butler and Cate Williams, the night […]
Perth Symphonic Chorus (Competition Now Closed)
Win tickets to Perth Symphonic Chorus’ performance of Messiah OR win the chance to rehearse with the chorus and sing at the performance! Here’s your chance to win one of […]
Stress less with Momentum
WIN a free Beginner’s Yoga Course or a Momentum Coaching and Yoga Gift Voucher! Do you want to let go of stress and be happier in yourself? Have you always […]
