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THE kitchen of this Collingwood Street, Dianella home declares its support — or sympathy — for the Magpies with crisp white cupboards and glistening black splashbacks. I was tempted to do a little olé and flamenco down the drive as I took in the white-washed abode, with its arched front door and matching Spanish-arch windows.…
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I will provide you with the professional advice within a structured process solely aimed at maximizing your dollar outcome. Real estate is not only a vocation that supports my family, it’s also my passion. I am fortunate enough to enjoy the challenge that each and every listing brings. Real Estate in my world, is not…
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Give Dust Mites the Flick! Do you suffer from hay fever, asthma, or allergies? Did you know that many allergies can be triggered by the dust mite – that microscopic pest that takes up residence in your mattress? While you’re fast asleep, these tiny critters are feeding off your flakes of skin…yes feeding off your skin! If that’s not…
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THE Perth Girls School in East Perth should be re-opened to attract families to inner-city Perth says Reece Harley. Mr Harley, who’s a Perth councillor but pushing the idea as chair of the Museum of Perth, says Barnett government plans to sell the site for a hotel development are short-sighted, given there’s a heap of…
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FIFTEEN years ago Dudley Maier cycled around his neighbourhood noticing the gardens were mostly water-guzzling jungles of old English plants. Back then Vincent council seemed to be endorsing it — even amid the millennial drought — with it’s top garden awards often going to the thirstiest examples. “I thought ‘why don’t we try to encourage…
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MORE of Halliday Park’s mature trees might have to be pulled out. An arborist has found three trees, between 10 – 12 metres tall, are ailing and need close monitoring. They sit in the bright red “unacceptable” range of the Quantified Tree Risk Assessment system, which looks at how likely they are to pose a…
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KINGS PARK is heralding spring with a month-long festival of wildflower displays, live music, guided walks and exhibitions. The jewel of the festival is the crown weekend on September 10 and 11, this year featuring the Mystérieuses Coiffures doing magical floral hairdos, the Adorable Florable wildflower characters entertaining kids, and resident poet Nandi Chinna reading…
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PERTH city council’s acting CEO Martin Mileham has been locked into the position for a five-year term. Mr Mileham was formerly the council’s director of planning and development, and began working the CEO’s job in January when Gary Stevenson was sacked. Lord mayor Lisa Scaffidi says Mr Mileham was appointed following a robust recruitment process,…
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THERE’S herbs everywhere if you know where to look, Regina Drummond says, even amongst the “weeds”. Ms Drummond is an expert from the Herb Society of WA, having joined up years ago on a simple quest to find some comfrey for a compost starter. That led her down the herby rabbit hole and now a…
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A WORLD-FIRST trial where mental health workers accompany Perth police has been a success, according to a report. The initiative freed up officers’ time by reducing the number of people requiring hospital transports. Mobile co-response teams comprising a senior mental health clinician and two specially trained police officers were deployed last December and currently cover…
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