THE revival of the East Perth power station is a step closer with the McGowan government inviting five developers to submit detailed plans. The five were the same shortlisted in 2016 after an expression of interest process: Mirvac, Frasers Property, Lendlease Development, Australian Capital Equity (the Kerry Strokes investment company wanting an art gallery there),…

BOOKWORMS will be wriggling for joy at Stirling libraries next month. As part of the Garage Sale Trail, libraries in Inglewood and Dianella will be holding special book sales on Saturday October 19, 9am-11.30am. “For sellers it’s a great opportunity to find new homes for those unwanted items and make a bit of extra money,”…

Gas and oil insider speaks out AS 10,000 protestors in Forrest Place demanded the end of fossil fuel use, a manager at a multinational oil and gas company blended in among the students, politicians, activists and greenies calling for the death of his industry. Speaking anonymously, the company man, who has experience in climate change…

WHILE fastidious gardeners were blowing autumn leaves into the gutter, Tafe fashion student Aimee-Lee Verrier took a different view and saw some potential. “The colours were so vibrant and orange and I just thought how beautiful those would look preserved into a dress,” the Coolbinia resident said. “I also had been wanting to make a…

GEARING up local traders to cater for Chinese tourists has been singled out as a priority by Perth city council. China is our fifth largest source of tourists, but Chinese outspend Brits, Malays, Singaporeans and New Zealanders by such a margin that Tourism WA ranks China as the number one spender. WeChat PCC staff have…

AMIDST the tales of closures this year, Beaufort Street has its survivors and thrivers. Nick Mammoliti’s Hemisphere Hair joins the Mount Lawley/Highgate strip’s two-decade club this week, alongside the likes of Planet, Fullin Tailoring Co, The Astor and a handful of other long-termers who’ve ridden the ups and downs. Back in 1999, Mr Mammoliti was…

ONE extra spot for a Whadjuk Noongar will be added to Perth city council’s cultural advisory committee. Historically the PCC hasn’t had the best scoresheet when it comes to Aboriginal issues and hopes a second position on the committee can help turn that around. In the past the city’s art collection has been criticised for…

EMMA COLE has won a second term as Vincent mayor. Ms Cole was elected unopposed after no other candidates nominated, which she said was a bit of a shock. “I will continue to deliver positive, common sense results for our community and drive initiatives that support our unique community spirit and bring people together,” Ms…

A BRONZE kangaroo stood in as Perth’s top official when The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of the City of London dropped by recently. Peter Estlin, London’s 691st lord mayor, has been on a global diplomatic trip and this month his Twitter feed has been filled with pictures of him alongside elected officials. In Melbourne he…