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BAYSWATER council has been unsuccessful in getting a million-dollar state government grant to keep Maylands Waterland open. The grant application was a last ditch attempt to get funds to repair the ageing council water park, as the council had already taken its begging bowl to Lotterywest, various politicians and 16 private companies. Bayswater council will…
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THE first ever Maylands Laneway festival kicks off in February 23 from 5.30pm to 8pm. Lyric Lane (the venue) had hoped to be open in time, but at least the actual laneway itself (off 8th Ave) will be ready for the party with live music, art, a silent disco and snacky stalls.
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BAN “absolute crap” toys being pumped out by Coles, says Perth MP John Carey. After public backlash over the Coles Little Shop range of toys, he says it’s unbelievable the supermarket giant has released its “Stikeez” range: little plastic fruit-shaped toys you get for free if you spend more than $30. “I’m calling for a…
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A VESTIGIAL law that required transgender people to get divorced if they wanted to officially change their gender has been abolished by state parliament. The law dates back to when same-sex marriage was banned and people had to get divorced if they wanted to get a gender recognition certificate. Maylands MP Lisa Baker spoke on…
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Baby, we’ve got a problem WHAT is over-development? Is it towering structures reaching into the clouds in nearby suburbs? Is it increasing urban sprawl that digs into out pristine bushland? Is it urban infill that has thrice as many people in a localised urban area with too many people using the green space? However you…
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WITH Australian prime minister Scott Morrison urging Aussies to overlook a bit of singeing and help out their Tasmanian cousins with a holiday to the Apple Isle, the Chook thought it appropriate to whip out WA photographer JOHN NETTLETON’S reflections on his recent trip. As you can see from the above photo, the looming fires…
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MOVE over Sister–Sayers; Little Brother is in town. Restaurateurs Stephanie and Mark Sayer opened the original Sayers in Leederville some years back, before selling up and opening Sayers Sister in Northbridge. With the eatery’s reputation established the pair saw an opportunity to create a smaller venue, Sayers Little Brother, which now targets locals and businesses…
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DEATH-DEFYING feats of fire ensure Fuego Carnal is one of the hottest acts at this year’s Fringe World. Husband-and-wife team Sophie and Jacob McGrath have assembled 11 performers from around the world for this scorching show, which combines circus, cabaret and lots of flames. Fuego is Spanish for fire, and while carnal sounds a bit…
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LOOKING like it could be from the pages of Vogue, this Bayswater home was co-designed and built by the owner. With only 250sqm to play with he ensured there was no dead space in this three-bedroom house on Slade Street. In the spacious kitchen there’s lovely Calcatta stone benchtops, which contrast elegantly with black-fronted cupboards,…
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RED lanterns will line the Roe-Brisbane stretch of William Street to celebrate the Year of the Pig on Sunday February 17. The celebrations will include stalls, food vendors and roving entertainment. The Lunar New Year Lantern Festival, organised by town team Northbridge Common, and Perth and Vincent councils, runs 4pm to 7pm and marks the…
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