City life
As it happened: WA news on Monday, September 16
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- by Heather McNeill and Cameron Myles
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Perth’s premier sneakerhead talks kicks, the Cats and CBD style secrets
This week’s perspective comes from someone who regards sneakers as not just a way to keep our feet safe and dry, but as a way of life.
- by Jamal Diallo
‘It’s a hot desert’: $55m Perth Cultural Centre green makeover to curb ‘heat island effect’
Under a City Deal with the federal government, Perth Cultural Centre will undergo a much-needed revitalisation with more green space and shade.
- by Alex Condon
Winwood’s star on the rise despite narrow title loss in Perth
Alex Winwood says his near miss at Australian boxing history is only going to fuel his hunger to “rise back up to greatness” and win a world title.
- by Justin Chadwick
Flavour of the month: Perth leaps onto international tourism radar
The state’s tourism industry is being kept alive by consumers seeking “stories, not stuff”.
- by Claire Ottaviano
‘Makes no sense’: Zempilas on decision not to extend city trading
Perth’s lord mayor has hit back at the state over its decision to extend trading hours in a regional town rather than the CBD. But the state has its reasons.
- by Holly Thompson
State of excitement: Perth’s State Buildings announce new culinary team
Changes include the return of a familiar face, plus a new Wildflower head chef with serious fine-dining pedigree including a stint at World’s Best Restaurant, Geranium.
- by Max Veenhuyzen
As it happened: WA news on Monday, August 26
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- by Jesinta Burton and Emma Young
At just 19 she’s one of Perth’s most celebrated volunteers. Here’s what she loves most
This week’s perspective comes from a young woman who has packed more into her life before 20 than some manage in a lifetime. Prepare to be inspired by her outlook.
- by Maisara Muzaffar
Say no to Mondayitis: A dozen value-packed meal deals to start the week right
Including homages to classic Perth pastas, two-for-one vegan mains, and “one of the best fine-dining deals in the world”.
- by Max Veenhuyzen
Three Things I Love: Gillian O’Shaughnessy on Perth’s best book-shopping and bird-spotting
This week, ne of Perth’s most prolific broadcasters, readers, writers and interviewers shares her favourite bookshops, libraries and birdwatching haunts.
- by Gillian O'Shaughnessy
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