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A NEW position for a deputy deputy lord mayor might be created to smooth the transition at Perth council in case lord mayor Basil Zempilas wins his bid for state politics. Mr Zempilas is running for the Liberal party in the seat of Churchlands in the March 2025 election. Normally the deputy lord mayor –…
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A PLAN to wean households off using gas as an energy source is in the pipeline at Bayswater council. Cr Giorgia Johnson has put up the notice of motion as part of an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Victorian government banned new residential gas connections in 2024, arguing that home gas appliances are…
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THE inaugural Rainbow Picnic ran in Hyde Park on November 3 with 1500 people heading along for the family-friendly event to kick off PrideFest. Amid the rainbow maze, silent disco and other assorted multicoloured fun, the Rainbow Picnic aimed to connect the public with LGBT+-friendly service providers and clubs. Vincent council hosted the event, with…
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URBAN mini-cinema The Backlot has marked 10 years, growing from a thought bubble to a hub for local filmmakers and film lovers. Before opening The Backlot, Ian Hale had worked for the big end of film town, handling Australian releases for international studios. “It was a startup business, and comin g from a background where…
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Mayor way off track THE long-awaited report which sneaked into a City of Stirling council meeting recently, failed to provide detailed answers that were raised often at public question time months ago. How many Chinese made trams at $3.7 million each, are required to provide a service to the “international tourist destination of Scarborough“? These…
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I had never tried Cambodian cuisine before, so I was keen to check out Royal Cambodia in East Perth. Situated on Eastbrook Terrace in Claisebrook Cove, the restaurant has a lovely waterfront alfresco overlooking the picturesque inlet and swanky condos. On a sunny summer’s day, it looked gorgeous with the light reflecting off the gently…
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THE Australian Short Story Festival takes over Notre Dame’s Tannock Hall from November 22-24, bringing together 40 local, national and international authors. The festival, which is being shared with Adelaide, will have three days of workshops, panel discussions, readings and live music. It kicks off with a day of writing workshops followed by a gala…
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SUSAN MIDALIA is the author of three short story collections, all shortlisted for major Australian literary awards, two novels and a collection of micro-fiction. She also works as a freelance editor, a writing mentor and the judge of literary competitions, as well as regularly contributing to the Australian Book Review. Susan is the Director, Perth…
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HE’S probably best known for shoving a boom mic in people’s faces. During the 1980s and 1990s, Nick Broomfield made a series of innovative, gonzo-style documentaries like Chicken Ranch, Fetishes and Kurt & Courtney. Breaking with tradition, he would often appear on-screen, wielding his trademark boom mic and asking folk confronting questions. The docos were…
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THE Voice is a sucker for tuck-pointed brickwork. It looks classy and adds real character and prestige to a home. This three bedroom one bathroom home in Maylands has some lovely tuck-pointing on its facade. The sense of style continues inside this circa 1915 home, which has loads of heritage features including jarrah floorboards, ceiling…
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