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GENETICALLY modified babies sound like the stuff of science fiction, but China’s Sun Yat-sen University claimed last year to have created the first GM human embryo. In the United States, germinal editing is the preferred term, and scientists say designer babies are no longer a fantasy as they push for greater freedom to further their…
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ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Even though there is a healthy combination of planets in fire signs egging you on, the presence of Mars in watery Cancer, means that you will need to be circumspect. There’s a chance that a wave of emotionality may slip through and trip up your go at initiative. Be…
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PATRON saint of brides, parents and the lame, St Clotilde lived a long and varied life in the sixth century. And this apartment on Clotilde Street in Mt Lawley is a great spot for newlyweds, or even retirees who want to enjoy the fruits of their long and varied life. Set amid a street of…
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Let’s Talk Timber Are you building a house? Or doing an extension? Do you need roof trusses? Then you need to talk to the team at The Midland Timber Co. Locally owned and operated, The Midland Timber Co has been a leading supplier since 2001, servicing builders, trade and retail customers. It’s a genuine one stop shop…
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Love coming home It’s a common site throughout the character suburbs: tired-looking carports that have seen better days. Protect your car and improve the value and appearance of your home with a Patio Living carport. The experienced Patio Living team can design and install individually designed carports that reflect the style of your home and the area you live…
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A MOVE by Cr Reece Harley to stop the City of Perth charging cafes thousands of dollars a year for alfrescos has been shot down. Only Cr Jemma Green and James Limnios supported Cr Harley’s motion, with lord mayor Lisa Scaffidi, Jim Adamos, Janet Davidson, Judy McEvoy, Keith Yong and Lily Chen voting against it.…
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PERTH council has slashed funding to NAIDOC week, reducing it from $30,000 last year to $8,714 this year, potentially compromising the scope of the event. At Tuesday’s night council meeting, councillors also voted to increase the amount of cash they’d give to the Perth Fashion Festival, from the $230,000 staff recommended, to $255,000 in a…
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MOST Vincent property owners will be hit with a modest 2.7 per cent rates rise, but poorer homeowners could face a hike of nearly 10 per cent, warns a Voice reader. The reader, who wanted to remain anonymous, highlighted the minimum rates increase Vincent would be charging for low-end properties. Rates are usually based on…
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Vincent mayor Emma Cole has admitted she’s not convinced about the merits of self-cleaning toilets. After waiting 10 minutes for the toilet outside Leedy HQ to finish it’s cleaning cycle recently, Voice photographer Steve Grant was taken aback to find the finished product looked like it had hosted an out of control gathering, with cigarette…
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VINCENT council has joined the City of Perth in calling for the state government not to hit ratepayers’ wallets by jacking up the Perth parking levy. Every year the councils have to give the state government around $1150 for every car bay close to the CBD, amounting to $58 million last year. The cash is…
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