GOOMALLING farmer Terry Brennan had only seen three and a half movies in his life until this week, when he drove two hours to see The Irishman at The Backlot cinema in West Perth. “In 1972 I took my wife to see The French Connection … that was the first date I took her on,”…

MOBILE homeless service providers will be shepherded into one car park in East Perth after the city council adopted a 12-month trial that was only run past a select few charities. The trial at Moore Street in East Perth is part of a plan to issue permits to homeless services so their activities can be…

A RARE bravery medal awarded to a nurse during World War II was stolen from a Dianella home on Tuesday November 12. The British Empire Medal (military division) was awarded to Voluntary Aid Detachment nurse Fay Caplan in 1942, one of eight medals she received for her service in Australian and England and was for…

ONE of the eternally-empty blocks in Northbridge might finally be filled, with a 12-level hotel approved for 8 Parker Street. Perth council’s planners are keen on the proposal as it will offer “a world class boutique hotel” opposite Russell Square and bring an end to the occasional trash blowing through the site. But the Hellenic…

A LOCALLY produced tale of a Mount Hawthorn video store has taken out the grand prize and three other awards at the Canada Shorts film festival. The Throwback was part of the 2019 film project organised by Vincent council and Revelation film festival and told the story of Melanie McInerney’s dedication to keeping her Network…

ST BART’S homeless shelter wants people to donate unused gifts, treats and toiletries to its Christmas hamper appeal. This year the not-for-profit will make up festive hampers for 350 men and 150 women who are residents or clients of its East Perth shelter. Each hamper will contain toiletries, a Christmas gift and a food treat…

WHILE school kids holding placards and chanting heart-felt slogans have dominated news headlines, many youngsters are more interested in a collaborative approach to tackling climate change, says the CEO of Millennium Kids. Millennium kids work with schools, councils and leading scientists to plant endemic species to tackle Perth’s diminishing tree canopy, which in some local…

HIGHGATE Kindergarten has marked 100 years of operation, and 50 years at its current home. The kindy was originally named Little Citizens when it opened on Robertson Street in East Perth in October 31, 1919. In 1969 it relocated half a mile to 4 Broome Street and became Highgate Kindergarten, opened by the lord mayor…

NOMINATIONS are open for next year’s City of Stirling history and heritage awards. Council are calling on locals to submit evocative photos of Stirling pre-1990, and to nominate people or groups who have contributed to the education and preservation of the suburb’s heritage. This time the biennial awards have been split into two categories, with…

THE Museum of Perth has branched out of the CBD, launching a growing encyclopaedia of East Fremantle’s history, houses and people. It’s a pilot project that could one day be expanded across the suburbs. “We’re hoping we’ll be able to do it with other areas,” Museum director Reece Harley says. “Subiaco, Peppermint Grove, Crawley, West…