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IT’S over. After a five-year saga the WA Liquor Commission has refused to grant a liquor licence for a 1250sqm Dan Murphy’s at the Peninsula Taver. Woolies argued the liquor barn would cater to Maylands’ needs, but it faced a chorus of opposition from Bayswater council, community groups and Maylands MP Lisa Baker. Opposition dates…
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THE hunt is on for baby turtles whose numbers seem to be dwindling in Hyde Park lakes. In 2015 Vincent funded a UWA-led study into the oblong turtles, because for years people were noticing a decline in hatchlings and juveniles. There’s about 300 oblong turtles in the park, but few youngsters coming up to replace…
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MEN convicted of same-sex relations under antiquated laws can now have their criminal records completely expunged. On Tuesday attorney general John Quigley announced the legislation had passed through both houses of parliament. Mr Quigley said: “We recognised that many members of our community continue to carry the stigma of a criminal record for consensual acts…
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COUNCIL rangers have started bike patrols along the stretch of the river in Bayswater that’s inaccessible by car. They’ve added two off-road specialised pushbikes to their fleet and they’ll be focusing on the busiest riverside locations like Bardon Park and Riverside Gardens. Council is targeting people who litter and irresponsible pet owners who let their…
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LISA BAKER has marked 10 years as the MP for Maylands by thanking the local community and all her furry and feathered friends. First elected in September 6 2008, she says “it’s been quite a journey representing the wonderful community of Maylands for the past 10 years.” A known lover of animals, she adds “of…
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THE East Perth Power Station should be filled with art, culture and history, and not be allowed to rot away, says Perth Labor MP Patrick Gorman. In his first speech to federal parliament this week, Mr Gorman called for the city’s entrepreneurial spirit to be harnessed so opportunities like the power station redevelopment can be…
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FEDERAL Perth Labor MP PATRICK GORMAN made his debut parliamentary speech in Canberra this week. He paid tribute to his family and called for more major tourist attractions in Perth, which he desribed as “the heart and the brain of WA”. I AM incredibly grateful for the opportunities this country has afforded me. Grateful the…
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NOGGO the dog” gazes quizzically from the wall as you step inside Noggos Kitchen and Coffee in Maylands. The colourful mural was inspired by the owners’ pooch Nugget and several other mutts in the dog-friendly neighbourhood. I probably had a similar expression because the last time I dropped in to the tiny shopping complex on…
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ONE of the world’s most successful instrumental rock guitarists, Joe Satriani, will play the Astor Theatre in November. “Satch” is a technical virtuoso who can pretty much play anything on an axe, but throughout his long career he’s never lost sight of melody, and his music appeals to both guitar nerds and the mainstream. Readers…
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