Author: Your Herald

  • Deco delight

    I’VE been hankering to check out one of Mt Lawley’s art deco apartments for ages, but they don’t come on the market too often. And seeing this Field Street abode I can see why people stay put so long. Wandering through its lovely rooms it’s easy to imagine the ghosts of occupants past. Perhaps one…

  • Renovate & Update I

    Invest in your comfort and boost your home’s value It’s a pity that our energy goes into fixing up our property only when we’re about to sell. Renovating and updating your home can make your own lifestyle more enjoyable right now. Smart investments in your home will also help you capitalise on its value when…

  • RENOVATE & UPDATE II

    Be Cool and Protected! Solace Myaree is your local family owned window tinting and car care expert. Whether it’s for your car, home or office, get it done right the first time with Solace. Bringing the cool since 1972, Solace is celebrating over 40 years in the business – now that’s staying power! Current owner/operator…

  • Meet your Tradie

    Specialised Tree Lopping has been servicing the tree surgery needs of Western Australians since establishment in 1978. Our commitment to customer service and expertise of workmanship in the field has seen our company expand from the humble beginnings of a one-man operation to an ever growing professional team undertaking contracts throughout the state. Although we…

  • The York Festival 2016

    Escape the city and experience the arts, crafts and country at The York Festival (formerly The York Bzzaar) to be held over the weekend of 10 & 11 September, from 10am-4.30pm daily. The program includes: art exhibitions by Leonie Oakes, Jacky Cheng and Sue Codee; the inaugural Hay Bale Challenge; a display from finalists in…

  • Bayswater up for buying wetlands

    BAYSWATER council is looking into buying part of the wetland next to the Eric Singleton bird sanctuary to prevent any more clearing for houses. A press release from mayor Barry McKenna says the council is investigating “all options” to try and save the wetland which is adjacent to a proposed sub-division already partly cleared by…

  • New apartments to tackle shortage

    A NEW $26 million apartment complex on Bennett Street, East Perth is part of Foundation Housing’s plan to increase the amount of affordable housing in Perth. The 10-storey building includes 70 new self-contained one-bedroom and studio apartments. “This is a very important step for ensuring that those who are often the most vulnerable in our…

  • Fashion cash down as freebies dry up

    TELETHON is up for another year of support from the Perth council which has approved almost $100,000 for the event. The biggest telethon in the world by capita, the Channel 7 event will get a $40,000 cash donation, discount parking at the convention centre worth $49,425 and $7759 worth of council staff time and other…

  • Edith Cowan’s home facing the wrecking ball

    THE 130-year-old family home of Australia’s first woman parliamentarian is in line to be demolished to make way for a seven-storey hotel. Plans for the $10 million hotel at 31 Malcolm Street, West Perth were presented to Perth council’s design panel last week, with the owners of the property arguing the existing building, which was…

  • Aged care privatised

    BAYSWATER council is to privatise management of the Mertome retirement village. The city wants a private aged care operator to take over the operation and redevelopment of Mertome, saying it’s in the best interests of the residents. Mayor Barry McKenna says the 50-year-old centre’s ageing and needs updating, but the council doesn’t have the staff…