Author: Your Herald

  • Claws out over cat inaction

    STIRLING council has been derided for inaction over the menace of roaming cats hunting wildlife, but council staff are resolute that they have no power to keep cats contained on owners’ properties. In recent years many councils have tried to enact laws to keep cats at home, with varying levels of success. In most cases,…

  • Virtual star, real appeal

    ANYONE passing Perth Arena last week would think a pop star was in town, but the lines of adoring fans were there to see a singer who doesn’t actually exist: Virtual pop star Hatsune Miku. “When Hatsune came out and began singing, a girl near me [started] sobbing,” long-time friend of the Voice Jennifer Motherway…

  • Waste phase-out

    BAYSWATER council will phase out its commercial waste collection over the next four years, despite a warning it will drive up costs for small businesses. The move followed the first review into the City’s commercial waste services in 20 years, which found that some businesses had been rorting the system for years, and staff trying…

  • Mayor dismisses vaccine appeal

    STIRLING council has been called on to ‘stop the vaccine mandates’ and withdraw Covid-19 vaccines – two issues it does not control. During public question time at December 3’s council meeting, a trio of anti-vaccine activists implored the council to take action against Covid-19 vaccines.  They cited the Town of Port Hedland’s recent motion calling…

  • The last one

    THE un-one-waying of Perth CBD streets continues with works now pending to restore two-way traffic flow to a length of Hay Street.  Many inner-city streets were converted from two-way to one-way many misty years ago but it’s led to some awkward layouts and traffic snaking around looking for a way in or out. In the…

  • Pie weather?

    DEJAXO Artisan Bakery is a bit of an anomaly. Surrounded by houses as far as the eye can see, it’s plonked in the middle of the Mt Hawthorn burbs and there’s no other businesses close-by. A bit of digging revealed the building used to be the milk bar for the neighbourhood, and suddenly it all…

  • Indie king

    PERTH Voice advertising director Matt Eeles has been awarded the Independent Spirit gong at this year’s WA Screen Culture Awards. He was recognised for his tireless devotion to Australian film through his Cinema Australia website and WA Made Film Festival. “His unwavering commitment to supporting local creatives and highlighting the diverse voices of our filmmaking…

  • Pretty home

    THIS Bayswater home is a delightful affair. From the white picket fence to the heritage features inside, this four bedroom two bathroom abode has loads of character and is real easy on the eye. The Voice loves the lounge – it’s got a large pendant light, ornate ceiling medallion and wide cornicing. The icing on…

  • Celebrate Local Fremantle Talent at the Final Perth Makers Market!

    This holiday season, support your local Fremantle artists and give the gift of art at the final Perth Makers Market of the year. Held on Sunday, 15th December, at Goolugatup Heathcote Reserve, the market will feature over 200 stallholders, including these four incredible Fremantle-based artists whose work is perfect for unique Christmas gifting. From vibrant…

  • Pride under fire over censorship

    PRIDE WA organisers have been peppered with multiple censorship accusations after several marchers were ordered not to display politically-charged signs.  The Order of Perpetual Indulgence was a prominent no-show this year: The satirical sisters have been an enduring mainstay of Pride events but Mother Gretta (aka Neil Buckley) tells us their proposed theme satirising Donald…