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“TEN professors walk into a bar…” While it sounds like the start of a bad dad joke, it’s actually the idea behind a series of talks that have sold out across the globe and are now coming to Perth. On September 11, 10 world-leading UWA researchers will head to different bars across the city to…
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THE baby died too. On Monday night, 18-month-old dolphin calf Splash was found dead near the Perth Flying Squadron Yacht Club; fishing line biting into the flesh around her tail. Last Tuesday her mother Highnitch, a long-term resident of the Swan River, perished because of discarded fishing line too. “The mother and calf had severe…
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A trial of words WE are writing in response to recent letters from Tom Goode and Gavin Hicks who oppose the 40kmh trial in Vincent’s south. We fully support the city of Vincent’s trial and hope to see 40kmh speed limits introduced for all side streets in the future. Prior to the introduction of 40kmh…
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I WAS texting my friends about Amani just five minutes after my first visit. The list of superlatives included the friendly and attentive Samantha behind the bar, who was quick to help out with a schooner of Gage Roads Single Fin ($5 during happy hour). I knew my mates would appreciate the simple, share-style food at…
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MONKEY magic, Aboriginal spirituality and a space station crashing near Esperance form a bewildering whole in Skylab. The play is the first co-production between Indigenous theatre company Yirra Yaakin and Black Swan, and the first play written by WAAPA graduate Melodie Reynolds-Diarra. Skylab follows Aboriginal couple Nev (Alan Little) and Jem (Laila Rind), who live…
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ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 20) The Sun is in Virgo, a practical earth sign. Mars in in Capricorn, another pragmatic place. Your fiery tendencies are being pointed in a very specific direction. There are mountains to climb. There are disciplines to attend to. Take your cue and you will find a fresh version of…
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MT LAWLEY mansion meets Italian palazzo in this gorgeous home on Rookwood Street. The original 1930s house has been extended to create a luxurious abode that caters for the needs of the modern family. But don’t worry, all the heritage bells and whistles are still there, including art deco fire places, decorative ceilings and rich…
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WHILE numerous factors contribute to the onset of dementia, a raft of studies have shown a good night’s sleep is one of the most effective ways to stave off its devastating brain fog. Just last month Sydney University’s Brain and Mind Centre released a study showing sleep apnoea caused shrinkage in some people’s temporal lobes…
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VINCENT will become the state’s “arts capital” under a grand plan ushered in by council this week. On Tuesday night councillors approved a two-year plan that includes a new jazz precinct in Northbridge, a guerrilla arts project, a major artwork entry statement, a co-working artistic space and an Aboriginal artist on their arts advisory group.…
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HOW would you feel about sharing a dining room with your neighbours? Would you be keen to have a communal veggie garden or laundry? Or do you want to have more say in the design of your dream home? A Highgate woman wants to create not-for-profit housing in Perth that’s co-designed by its residents and…
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