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ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Even through the Sun has moved out of Libra, which in theory should make things easier, you continue to be challenged. The Scorpio Sun is challenging you to understand freedom in ways that you never have before. There are dots to be connected that haven’t been connected before. TAURUS…
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IF you are awaiting with epic calm the death of a rich elderly relative, then think again, because research shows that seniors are more likely to spend their money on themselves than leave behind a bumper inheritance for you to buy a Porsche. Only three per cent of respondents in this year’s National Seniors’ social…
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Seniors’ social media workshop Learn how to communicate safely online, using social media such as Facebook and Skype at an interactive workshop is for people 50 and over. Run by Umbrella Multicultural Community Care, the workshop is focused on reconnecting or strengthening connections with family and friends who might live overseas or interstate. Topics: *How to create a…
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DUST clouds, droning construction noise and a collapsed ceiling are forcing small businesses under at the Plaza Arcade, claim traders. The Hay Street mall arcade is in the middle of being renovated and traders says customers are being driven away by what the mall’s owner describes as “exciting renovations”, with problems literally reaching breaking point…
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ACTING lord mayor James Limnios is bringing some light-heartedness to po-faced diplomatic functions—crooning a Mandarin lovesong to Chinese representatives recently. Cr Limnios was representing the council at an event to mark 45 years of bilateral relations between Australia and China, while lord mayor Lisa Scaffidi steps down from her duties to await her appeal over…
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BAYSWATER council has ensured no private construction can take place on the environmentally-sensitive Carter Wetlands, located beside Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary. Part of the privately-owned block was bulldozed last year to make way for a development next door, but now the city’s using $2 million of its own reserves cash and $1.5m of state government…
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IT’S time for Fremantle’s most sacred cultural event – the annual Blessing of the Fleet. For 69 years the port city’s Italian community has celebrated the start of the fishing season with a festival that affirms their deep faith and strong ties to their former homeland, as well as the huge contribution they’ve made locally.…
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IT’S called Little Italy by the Sea, but it’s sure getting huge. A celebration of Italian culture, this year’s Little Italy festival has grown threefold and will transform Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour with colourful Italian piazzas full of pop-up restaurants and cafes, fashion parades, Ferraris, Ducatis, food demonstrations, wine and beer tasting, cocktails, music, dance,…
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AN adorable dog has been badly poisoned in Maylands just a couple of weeks after the RSPCA reported a rise in pet poisonings. Karen and Reg Oates from Tourer Court are in their 70s and pet dogs Beer and Cooper are “children” to them. Last week the couple found Beer in their yard in terrible…
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CLAISEBROOK residents and traders have formed a new “town team” to help guide the area’s future. Claisebrook Collective is the sixth town team in the City of Vincent, joining Leederville Connect, Beaufort Street Network, Mt Hawthorn Hub, North Perth Local and OnWilliam. The groups have organised events like festivals and markets and worked with council…
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