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“Love is love” HIGHGATE photographer Jacqueline Jane van Grootel has photographed 18 same-sex couples to tell their stories in the lead up to the marriage equality postal survey. Along with images of the couples, she’s compiled accounts of their lives together and what marriage equality would mean for them in her exhibition From this day…
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AS marriage equality surveys hit letterboxes, Perth MP John Carey is urging Yes campaigners to stay respectful. “We need to maintain a respectful debate, despite what the opposition does,” he says. “Do not belittle, mock, or antagonise No voters in any forum.” The gay Labor MP says he’s stopped looking at social media because whenever…
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VINCENT THERE’S been a healthy interest in becoming a councillor at Vincent, with four candidates nominating in each ward (two vacancies in each) for the local government elections on October 21. North Ward (2 vacancies): JOANNE FOTAKIS has been an active local and chairs the Leederville Connect Activation Committee, helping to deliver the Light Up…
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The WA state croquet team has won the Interstate Shield for the first time, with five of the winning team hailing from the Forrest Park club in Mt Lawley. Brett and Janine McHardy, Chris McWhirter, Torben Bak and Sue Anderson were part of the 10-person team that claimed the shield at the national competition in…
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IT’S Luke Skywalker vs Obi-Wan Kenobi at the Bayswater council elections, with newcomer Steven Ostaszewskyj taking on his old school teacher and current mayor Barry McKenna in Central Ward. Mr Ostaszewskyj, 39, says he’s wanted to be a councillor ever since he won a certificate of commendation from the city for his piano skills in…
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Lip service AS the local government election approaches, ‘transparency’ seems to be the word of the moment. But are candidates really becoming more transparent, or is it just lip service? Unfortunately, existing rules don’t require candidates to disclose likely or potential conflicts of interest before being elected. By the time we hear about them, it’s…
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…about A Fish Called Inglewood. Whether it’s the super fresh Australian seafood extravaganza, eclectic wines by the glass, free colouring-in competitions for kids, or the divine homemade ice-creams, there’s definitely something for everyone. You can treat the whole family to a feast of Australian and NZ seafood at very affordable prices. Owners Paul and Jaycinta…
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I still can’t say the word “roots” without whisper-screaming, “ROOTS BLOODY ROOTS!” They’re lyrics from Sepultura’s 1996 album Roots, which was responsible for the vocal cord haemorrhaging of an entire generation of longhaired, head-banging heavy metal fans across the world. Sepultura’s founding members, brothers Max and Iggor Cavalera, will celebrate Roots’ 21st anniversary in Perth next…
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ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Relationships are presently everything. The Sun has moved into Libra. Other people are in a strong position. They are making their points of view clear – and you are destined to listen. It would be easy to tip the scales; and if you do, you will know about it…
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THIS late art deco home on Raglan Road, Mt Lawley has the perfect balance of old and new. In terms of location it’s hard to beat with the Beaufort and Fitzgerald/Angove Street precincts and Hyde Park only a stroll away. By the time this two-bedroom house was built, deco had taken on sharper lines, with…
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