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A PICTURE of a protestor dressed as the Lorax protesting wetlands destruction has been rejected from a Bayswater council photo competition for being too politically charged. Branka Radanovich submitted the pic of rabble rouser Greg Smith dressed up as Dr Lorax with a sign saying “Help save our wetlands and Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary” and…
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KEEPING an eye on who’s wining and dining elected officials got a bit easier in Bayswater, with the city’s “governance portal” going online. The site is a one-stop spot about who’s been gifted what, who traveled where, and who’s not been showing up to meetings. The creation of many of the online registers was driven…
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LOCAL government finances are to be overseen by the auditor general, with the Barnett government adopting a recommendation from a CCC report launched soon after massive rorting was uncovered at Stirling council. The report found local governments are vulnerable to fraud, corruption, and other misconduct. Local government minister Tony Simpson has introduced legislation to make…
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BALCATTA’S tip-shop has reopened after a month-long makeover and is now under the management of a social enterprise. Workpower helps people with disabilities find employment, and CEO Lee Broomhall says the tip-shop is a great example of what can be achieved with a diverse and integrated workforce. ”I have no doubt customers who have frequented…
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STIRLING councillors Stephanie Proud and David Michael picked up awards at the recent local government conference. Cr Proud picked up a merit award, while Cr Michael joined CEO Michael Jardine in becoming a recipient of an eminent service award for his council work over many years. ——— Correction STIRLING loves culture even more than we…
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AMID a massive $25-million upgrade of East Perth train station a kind-hearted Voice reader has called up to make sure authorities keep an eye out for a family of finches that’s been living there more than 20 years. The reader (who wanted to stay anonymous because of his job) said for as long as he’d…
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MOUNT LAWLEY and Meltham train stations are not closing, with transport minister Dean Nalder quashing rumours of their demise this week. Whispers about the stations closing stemmed from a meeting between Bayswater council and the public transport authority, where a state bureaucrat’s comment they were underperforming had the locals worried about their future. Mt Lawley…
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BIVOUAC has become a bit of a favourite for dinner before a show at the nearby State Theatre. Like the cute beagles at the airport, waiters can spot a theatre-goer the minute they walk in the door. Which means fast service — but never rushed — and so relaxed, friendly and down-right helpful you feel…
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A BALLET has called upon the alt-rock gods to honour the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare, with two very different adaptations of the bard’s most popular tragedy Romeo and Juliet. “I thought we should do something special,” says the company’s artistic director Aurélien Scannella. A revival of Youri Vámos’ classical ballet will alternate with performances…
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ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 20) The Moon softens your week. She brushes past Mars and takes the sting out of his tail. Follow suit as best as you can. Communication is paramount. Be curious. Understand what people are saying to you. It may be very different to what you preconceive. Nurture all of your…
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