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Interacting with the art

By Afina Najib on March 17, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Spectators given free rein at Cottesloe Beach.

Setting the sculpture straight

By Afina Najib on March 17, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Worker corrects for the shifting sands.

The street machine scene

By David Pekel on November 12, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Hot rod enthusiasts keep the dream alive.

Council House wins WA’s only national architecture award

By WI Reporters on November 5, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Landmark that dodged a date with the wrecking ball emerges as state’s best building in 2015.

Costumed convicts haunt prison

By WI Reporters on November 5, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

History will come alive, with costumed ‘prisoners’ occupying the cells once more.

Costume shop faces final curtain

By WI Reporters on November 5, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Construction imperils family run fancy-dress shop.

Kids’ parties off the scale

By VERITY GORMAN on November 4, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Keeping up with the Joneses not necessarily appreciated by ankle biters.

Online pet sales boom

By VERITY GORMAN on November 4, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

But there are risks involved.

Dog lover to spend night in kennel

By WI Reporters on November 2, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Extraordinary action to highlight the plight of canines.

Baulking at dinosaurs

By WI Reporters on November 2, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Plans for unique museum in the Swan Valley headed the way of the dodo.

Perth property performs poorly

By WI Reporters on November 2, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Dwelling price fall over past quarter the worst in the nation.

Wilde life and times in historic Fremantle venue

By WI Reporters on November 2, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

19th century building will host 19th century personal story about Oscar Wilde.

Spooky comedy makes sick kids smile

By WI Reporters on October 31, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

All treats, no tricks in staff-led production at PMH this Halloween.

WAllaby inspires

By WI Reporters on October 31, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Locals laud the only Perth player in lineup for Rugby World Cup final.

Everything, including the kitchen sink

By Cameron McAloon on October 31, 2015

Perth man arrested after spate of kitchenware burglaries.

Uber driver summonsed for DUI

By Jacob Higgins on October 31, 2015

The ride of three passengers interrupted in Fremantle this morning.

Dressing for the occasion

By Jesica McKenzie on October 30, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Perth socialites are hiring high end fashion garments, but is it okay to do so?

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