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IN hummus we trust” is the quirky motto of The Hummus Club in Northbridge. And after the first mouthful, I was singing “Hallelujah, I’m a born again devotee”. In the middle of a thick collar of the smoothest, and most flavoursome hummus I’ve had, was a glistening mound of pan- fried mushrooms ($18). Ripping chunks…
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MY interview with Sophie Hopes began with an in-depth analysis of Japanese Green Tea. Not exactly an orthodox topic for an up-and-coming rockstar, but then again, the lead singer/guitarist of Tired Lion is no ordinary muso. The Voice caught up with her during a period of limbo, as she enjoyed a well-earned break from life…
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ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 20) It is by doing unusual things and making unusual choices that you are testing your limits and hence getting to know yourself. Sometimes you are discovering that you are a master of arts you never imagined you could master. On other occasions you find that you best not go…
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OLD and new are in perfect harmony in this lovely Mt Hawthorn art deco home. Despite being on the busy London Street, it was so quiet the sound of my annoyingly squeaky shoes was deafening—so I ditched them. Aged jarrah floors were cool and soothing as I wandered barefoot from the two bedrooms and formal…
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A HOUSING department tenant staying in the “West Perth Bronx” says he’s surrounded by violence and flagrant drug use and it’s too unsafe for his son or nephews to visit. Damien Hume has been living at the complex at 122 Charles Street for about seven years, and has been anxiously awaiting a transfer for six…
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BAYSWATER council bureaucrats have recommended selling the Maylands Autumn Centre, irking the Lions Club and Cr Catherine Ehrhardt. City officers say the seniors centre is too close to The RISE, which opened in 2011, and there is an oversupply of local facilities. They have recommended having one city-run seniors organisation operating out of existing centres…
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BAYSWATER’S Claughton Reserve has one of the most architecturally stunning dunnies in the world, with artist Duncan Moon adding the final touches to the toilet block this week. It’s been just over a year since the local council committed $64,000 to the loo makeover, and the artist says it should be commended for taking a…
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The Christmas lights are starting to go up and some homeowners are going the extra mile for Santa. We spotted this ripper on the corner of Albert Street and Tay Place in North Perth.
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FORMER Voice editor Brian Mitchell, now the federal Labor MP for Lyons in Tasmania, got stuck into an ABC reporter telling him to “go and do your research, maggot”. As a journo, Brian “Brain” Mitchell was known for his fiery manner when grilling pollies (and junior journalists who forgot to ask critical questions). On Wednesday…
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THE Virtual Busker is coming, playing tunes for a virtual penny. It’s an interactive audio-visual artwork by Roly Skender, co-produced by Revelation Perth International Film Festival, and it’ll feature violin performances by Elisa Siipola. The free installation will be projected onto the wall of the Murray Street Mall Commonwealth Bank from 7pm to 9pm through…
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