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Respond to what I said IN response to Mayor Carey’s “answer” to my previous letter (Voice, August 15, 2015), it would be helpful if he actually responded to what was actually written. I did not question whether the appointment of a consultant to review the CEO’s performance constituted “prudent financial management”. I specifically questioned council’s…
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BEFORE writing Lolita, Vladimir Nabokov read about an ape raised in captivity and given a set of crayons and paper. The first thing it drew were the bars on its own cage. For a long time, Perth’s dining scene felt like a flatulent ape, trapped inside a cage of high prices and self-congratulation. Thankfully the…
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THERE’S a gentleness to Louise Devenish’s percussion, but whether hypnotically stroking a xylophone, beating out a rhythm on djembe, striking a set of kettle drums, or digitally manipulating music on the keyboard, the passion shines through. Her concerts are known for being cutting-edge and audiences have been surprised to find themselves circled by the performers,…
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THIS home in Whatley Crescent, Maylands offers a rare chance to live in the heart of the Eighth Avenue cafe strip, where you’ll find some of my all-time favourite cafes. Whether elegant teas, scrumptious cakes or laid-back coffees, no arduous exercise is involved in getting to them from this three-bedroom abode. Sitting on 453sqm there’s…
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EVERY big playground in Bayswater will, over time, become accessible for kids with disabilities following a decision of the council last week. Cr Martin Toldo won support for his motion that at least one piece of equipment should be specialised for people with disabilities. The rule will come into force as the city’s 10 bigger…
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PLANS for a $25 million revamp of Frank Drago Reserve are dead in the water. Bayswater city council has torn up its masterplan for the site, following a backlash from the community over what was derided as a “flawed” public consultation process. In May the council unveiled its draft vision for the site but petitioners…
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WA UNIONS stopped traffic outside state parliament this week with a rally opposing the Abbott Government’s free trade deal with China. Unions argue the deal threatens Australian jobs and exploits foreign workers, allowing Chinese companies to bring in their own workforces for projects worth more than $150 million, side-stepping qualification rules and removing the requirement…
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A $19 MILLION fire station is to be built amidst homes in Carr Street, West Perth. Ironically, the station will be built on the site of a warehouse that burned down in 2012 (no 27-33) near the Charles Street end. Vincent mayor John Carey says he met with the WA government for a briefing on…
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LOOK out Game of Thrones, there’s a new ratings blockbuster in town: Vincent city council is set to offer live streaming of council meetings. Cr Josh Topelberg, who tabled the motion, says it will keep councillors on their toes and enable people to watch meetings from the comfort of their living room. Just don’t forget…
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