THE Guildford Road side of the Maylands town centre is about as green as Death Valley, prompting local Elli Petersen-Pik to start a tree-planting campaign. “It’s not a pretty streetscape, […]

LABOR has pledged $1.5 million towards buying the “Carter’s block” wetlands. The privately owned wetlands was partially cleared last year to make way for a housing development. Bayswater council’s already […]

FITNESS junkies have scored a win over weary neighbours following a decision by the lands minister Terry Redman to keep Jacobs Ladder open without restrictions. The hideously steep staircase is […]

THE Bedford Bowling Club has asked Bayswater council to replace four recently-planted saplings on its verge. The city doubled its tree budget to $400,000 last year and planted an extra […]

LABOR’S candidate for the state Perth seat John Carey launched his campaign Saturday January 21, with about 270 people packing out Perth town hall to wish him well. During his […]

TWO candidates popped in last-minute nominations for a vacancy in Vincent council’s south ward. A solicitor practicing family law, Amy Fels has lived in south ward three years and has […]

TOM GOODE has uncovered a little known part of World War I history. The Mt Lawley railway buff has penned a book about long-forgotten railway workers who brought ammunition and […]

THE Museum of Perth has moved into new digs at the historic Atlas Building on the Esplanade. Plans to restore the building and build up a presence include reviving a […]

FIXING up Maylands Waterland could cost more than anticipated, with some plans coming in at double the $3 million Bayswater council had earmarked for the project. It’s a beloved community […]

PORTRAITS of early Chinese migrants are displayed alongside those of Perth’s current Chinese community in the free exhibition Kiss the Sun, Marry the Moon, held for the Chinese New Year. […]