THE Department of Communities says it has stepped up security patrols at an inner-city housing complex residents claim is beset by druggies and anti-social behaviour (“Like living in hell,” Perth Voice, August 10, 2024). A spokesperson for the department said it hadn’t received any complaints about one of the units other residents had pointed the…

THE City of Vincent says it has no plans to follow Melbourne council’s lead and cancel e-scooter contracts over safety and amenity concerns, but is considering dedicated parking to prevent footpath clutter. On Tuesday Melbourne’s lord mayor Nicholas Reece dramatically derailed plans for its providers Neuron and Lime to present new safety features and instead…

A CONTENTIOUS 24-hour service station proposed for a popular North Perth cafe strip has come back before Vincent council. Landowner OTR 208 Pty Ltd already has an appeal lodged with the State Administrative Tribunal after a broader development encompassing surrounding lots was knocked back by the DAP panel, but its current application focuses only on…

BAYSWATER council will hold community pop-up sessions at Riverside Gardens and Tranby Reserve over the next fortnight as it looks for feedback on how to manage its river foreshores. As part of its 10-year Foreshore Plan, the City is working with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and specialist consultancy Syrinx Environmental to develop…

MEMBERS of the Queensland branch of the HMAS Perth National Association visited the HMAS Perth (I) Memorial now nearing completion in East Fremantle last month. The group included four members who served on HMAS Perth (II) during the Vietnamese conflict.  When completed, the memorial on Riverside Road will take on national significance and the Queensland…

TENANTS in a social housing complex in central Perth say they are considering a class action against the state government because it has allowed two tenants to make their life a living hell. A dozen angry and frightened tenants met with the Voice this week to describe the outrageous behaviour that has been allowed to…

A GROUP of North Perth residents who lost the battle to prevent a nine-storey apartment development along Fitzgerald Street have turned their sights on trying to change WA’s planning laws. Emily Bird and Neil Stacey were among the residents who gave deputations when the Celsius development came before the state-controlled JDAP last year. Despite Vincent’s…

IF Bluey knew the impact of balloon releases, the playful pup would likely swap balloons for “Keepy Uppy” games that save our environment. “We must act now to protect our marine life and preserve our environment,” urged Karen Joynes, co-founder of No Balloon Release Australia.  “The problem is that people use balloons without understanding the…

A NEW playground designed for preschoolers aged one to four is ready for its first adventurers at Braithwaite Park in Mt Hawthorn.  Vincent’s youngest residents will be treated to a fresh adventure as they navigate through the spacious and accessible play elements, with plenty of space for parents to move around with their prams. Play…

STOP AUKUS WA marked the 79th anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima this week by calling for the scrapping of the controversial tripartite defence agreement. The group says the push for uranium mines, nuclear power and nuclear powered submarines can’t be separated from growing tensions globally and believe it’s encouraging supporters of nuclear…