Author: Your Herald

  • Local cafe on a roll

    Paul and Sandy Kunpitukwattana believe life is too short to eat bad food. Originally from Thailand, the siblings have always shared a passion for cooking, learning the richly varied cuisine of their homeland from an early age. In addition to holding diplomas in hospitality and management, both are qualified baristas. Sandy also has extensive baking…

  • PROVIDING SOLUTIONS & SATISFACTION TO YOUR NEEDS

    Speak to anyone who has experienced the PROCESS of buying or selling Real Estate and often their findings are a combination of stress, disappointment and ultimately compromise! One of the many goals of Acton Mount Lawley is to ensure your next move is a positive one. Acton Mount Lawley was founded around one simple mission.…

  • Smashing

    A  SMASHING good time can be had at Piccolo’s Corner, with both smashed pumpkin and smashed avocado on the menu. This little eatery is tucked away in the leafy suburban streets of West Leederville, and is well worth the effort to find it. Just be respectful if you’re driving, as parking is causing a bit…

  • Burt’s the best

    THIS delightful Burt Street home has the best of both worlds, with gorgeous heritage features and a stunning modern addition to ensure it meets the needs of today’s modern family. From the street it’s pure Mt Lawley cottage, with a cute bullnose verandah and beautiful stained glass surrounds to the solid old front door. Ceiling…

  • PJ protest for night trains

    FACEBOOK gripes, planned pyjama protests and mass petitions have greeted the WA government’s decision to cancel late-night trains. The Perth public, rarely this upset over an issue not involving football, has reacted furiously to the dumping of 1am and 2am weekend trains from April. PTA media hound David Hynes says the late-night carriages are underutilised…

  • Split over soul party

    A CONTROVERSIAL laneway party will be held in the newly revamped lane in Leederville, despite concerns from residents, traders and half the Vincent council. Councillors were split down the middle: Four for, four agin, with mayor John Carey throwing his casting vote in favour of the February 21 shindig. Organisers “Rough Love” say it’ll feature…

  • Cute fella

    Voice photographer Matthew Dwyer was out and about in Aberdeen Street, Northbridge when he came across this little fella. That’s it, we just thought it was a cute pic. Any Voice reader know what it is?

  • Scrap it: Italiano

    STIRLING mayor Giovanni Italiano is joining a chorus of voices calling for the entire council merger program to be scrapped. This week Colin Barnett conceded his plan to nearly halve the number of WA local governments from 30 to 16 had failed, after ratepayers in East Fremantle, Kwinana and South Perth formally rejected amalgamation. The…

  • Burning bed takes out Volvo, tree

    THE sound of her car bursting into flames awakened Susannah Connor 1.30am Monday. The Highgate woman rushed outside her Harley Street home to see her Volvo 950 burning beyond repair and her neighbour’s car also on fire. “It’s verge collection time and it looks like someone set a mattress alight and the flames spread to…

  • It’s off: Carey

    VINCENT mayor John Carey says a betting man wouldn’t put money on the merger with Perth going ahead. Premier Colin Barnett said this week he was running up the white flag on mergers after three were formally rejected by residents in referenda. The Perth-Vincent merger was never put to residents for their view because the…