MARY GRAY is a North Perth resident who, like most of the city, is concerned about climate change and reckons there’s a way all of us – including the Voice – can do their bit to turn things around. THE City of Vincent has declared a ‘Climate Emergency’ and is to be commended for this…

THERE always had been a discreet flow of gossip coursing through the lanes and alleyways around winding Monmouth Street. The near accident, when Ms Buttle, while riding her mauve coloured bike with the wicker basket, almost crashed into her husband riding peloton style in front, when he stopped to let Ms Chrushin‘s yellow spotted tomcat…

THE BIGGEST Christmas lights trail ever seen in Perth is one of the highlights of this year’s festive celebrations. The 2019 trail features 27 dazzling installations along two routes in Northbridge and the CBD. There’s also a Lotterywest trail and a new mini trail in East Perth. After you’ve enjoyed the enchanting lights make sure…

When Brandon Poletti performed in front of 40,000 rabid football fans, it was the furthest thing in the world from his first open mic night as a 20-year-old wracked with stage fright. Within just a few years, the Perth musician’s journey has taken him from bedroom songwriter to consummate touring musician packing out venues across Australia. Brandon…

Fremantle Arts Centre’s Bazaar, Perth’s original and highest quality maker’s market, returns this weekend. As soon as you pass through the front gate at Fremantle Arts Centre you understand what makes Bazaar so special. Bathe in the glow of festoon lights strung between the trees, feel the buzz of artists excited to connect with customers…

TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION is well known for delivering adherents to a deeper spiritual level, but it’s now emerged as a tool for tackling trauma. TM was introduced by Indian teacher, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. “It has been 60 years since Maharishi came out to the West with this; we’ve seen 10 million people who have learnt this…

IF you’re struggling to think of something that’s not straight out of a catalogue for a great Christmas present, why not look into WA’s indigenous arts and culture. Here’s a few suggestions. Art Tjyllyungoo – that’s the traditional name of Lance Chadd – hails from Bibbulmun country down south and has links to a little-known…

The night of nights THIS year’s Long Table Dinner in Fremantle is set to be the best yet with a host of top acts lined up to help the homeless. John Butler, Mama Kin and The Fling will bang out classic tunes while more than 1100 guests enjoy a delicious three-course dinner on High Street…

Bush tucker revolution A WHADJUK Noongar woman’s dreams of leading a sustainability revolution through bush tucker took a big step this week, with her first planting day at a Hamilton Hill community garden. Jacinta Taylor says she hopes to preserve Noongar language and culture through promoting edible plants, but there’s big benefits for the whole…

MORE than 2000 people in Australia die from skin cancer each year. The financial cost is also huge with Australia spending more than $1 billion a year on treatment. Rachel is one of those sensible people who was pretty good at applying sunscreen, but was still diagnosed with a melanoma. Every year at Christmas she…