INGLEWOOD restaurant owner Paul Zammit nearly lost his leg and was forced to close for a month following a mysterious infection. Mr Zammit, who owns A Fish Called Inglewood, was rushed to hospital after experiencing chest pains. “They ruled out a heart attack, but then my leg tripled in size and I started getting some…

RED TAPE and restrictions have probably killed the Leederville farmers’ market. Vincent city council is insisting the organisers abide by three pages of rules and restrictions, which include, “the market shall not include stalls that sell coffee or hot drinks”. That’s because the council doesn’t want the market taking business from Oxford Street traders. The…

THE local Lions club is looking at setting up an artisan market in Maylands. The community group has been impressed by the success of the recently established art market at Barlee car park in Mt Lawley. Those markets have been well attended and one “suitcaser” who paid $15 for his pitch sold $700 of paintings…

BAYSWATER mayor Sylvan Albert wants his council to extend public consultation on its $25 million revamp of the Frank Drago reserve, following community backlash over a “flawed” consultation process. The masterplan for the site was released Friday, giving the public just three days to submit and prepare deputations for the Monday night committee meeting. “The…

“INTERESTING” is how Michael Sutherland has described a portrait of himself, submitted to the prestigious Archibald Prize. “I don’t think there is much chance of me hanging it in my bedroom, it’s absolutely massive,” he quipped. “Art is in the eye of the beholder.” The Mt Lawley Liberal MP did several sittings for urban artist…

THE Perth Centre of Photography hosted its first show at the historic Lawton House, with eastern states photographer Mike Read winning the 2015 Iris Award. The 1911 West Perth mansion and its sprawling grounds on Colin Street were a far cry from the handsome but modest spot they had on Aberdeen Street for three years.…

A BUNCH of proud Maylands locals wants to transform Margaret Reserve into a community bijou. The small 1200sqm reserve has a playground, but locals want to widen its appeal so it can be used by all ages and members of the community. Kennedy Street Collective member Deborah Chinnery says the park will soon be in…

HIGHGATE local Susan Gontaszewski has put her hand up to run for Vincent’s south ward at October’s election. With Leederville Carnival organiser Jimmy Murphy already declaring and incumbent John Pintabona telling us he’ll run again, that means a three-horse race at least for the ward’s two seats. Mayor John Carey backs Ms Gontaszewski and Mr…