BY KATE BROWN THE State Government has brought forward the $58 million widening of Kwinana Freeway to begin construction within two months. The 10-month project to widen the 4.5km stretch of road […]
Kwinana Freeway expansion set to start
Japanese community sends message of hope
SHU DUAN ONG SINCE a devastating earthquake and tsunami plunged Japan into a deep crisis, it hasn’t been easy for the Japanese community in Curtin University to watch a part of their […]
Joondalup Festival Fashion Fever
CHELSEA JANE SIDAWAY THE 13th annual Joondalup festival was recently held in central Joondalup, providing the opportunity to experience an exciting program of local music, fine food, street performance, markets, carnival rides, […]
St Patrick's Day celebrations
ADAM SOPPELSA Thousands of People flocked to Rosie O’Grady’s Bar in Northbridge to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. “St Paddy’s day”, as it is often referred to, is the Irish religious holiday created […]
Victoria Park high-rise development gets green light
TYRONE KENNEDY TWO newly approved 18 storey high-rise buildings will be the catalysts for a whole new “causeway precinct” in Victoria Park. The buildings were “green lighted” recently after pressure from Planning Minister John Day […]
Movie Review: Never say never
BY ANNE-MAREE LEONARD I’M not a Bieber fan, nor do suffer from ‘Bieberfever’. But tonight I did something out of the ordinary and watched Justin Bieber’s new movie ‘Never say never’ that […]
Perth fashion grads stand out in Melbourne
SCOTT CUNNINGHAM THE L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival heated up as graduate designers from across the country showcased their collections on the runway. Fashion industry elites headed down to the Central Pier at […]
How parents may help kids choose healthy snacks
ABBEY GELMI THE number of overweight children in Australia could see life expectancy fall by 1.7 years for males and 2.2 years for females, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. In a […]
Star athletes on right track
LINCOLN BERTELLI THE nation’s leading athletes completed their Australian Athletics Tour campaigns recently when the competition final took place at WA Athletics Stadium. The two-night event was the final chance for athletes […]
Government review into fuel shortage management
DEBORAH SECCOMBE A FUEL supply disruption strategy has been prescribed following a government inquiry into the handling of the 2008 Varanus Island gas explosion, said Office of Energy spokeswoman Stephanie Doeltsch. Fuel […]
Lifesavers
The Cancer Council of Western Australia say caps are not an effective form of sun protection for surf lifesavers. Surf Life Saving Australia is investigating whether to remove the cap from its […]
Lit Fest
A Perth school has been taken over by authors from around the world. All Saints’ College is celebrating the10th anniversary of its Literature Festival. Since 2002, the “Lit Fest” has provided opportunities […]
Robberies
Police are investigating whether break-ins at two separate pharmacies early this morning are linked. Police say three men used a sledgehammer and a screwdriver to smash a glass panel at the Inglewood […]
Prisoners find freedom in shackles
CLAIR MORTON “There’s a harsh truth to face. No way I’m gonna make it on the outside. All I do any more is think of ways to break my parole, so maybe […]
Perth zombies help break dance record
For the second time Perth has broken the record for the largest dance performance in the country, drawing 450 participants for Thrill the World.
Assistance dogs – a special helping hand
Assistance dogs are trained to help disabled people with day to day tasks.
BASSment – eclectic electronics
Fans of Electronic music do not have to trek up to Perth anymore to find upcoming gigs; Fremantle’s Swan Basement is now home to BASSment, a night of eclectic electronic acts.