People of Perth
Bright lights, big city: Perth people talk about our once-sleepy town becoming a major metropolis
As Western Australia passes the three-million mark, Perth people are embracing the changes, but regretting some of the losses.
- by Mark Naglazas
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Having a laugh: The things Perth people find funny
What makes us laugh tells us a lot about who we are.
- by Mark Naglazas
Showtime! People of Perth go to the Royal Show
The cost-of-living crisis hasn’t stopped families flocking to the Claremont Showgrounds to experience everything from the traditional to the trashy.
- by Mark Naglazas
Thrifty business: Perth people talk about their passion for op-shopping
Op shops and vintage stores are booming across the Perth metropolitan area for a range of reasons, from saving the environment to standing out in a crowd.
- by Mark Naglazas
‘The best the world has to offer’: Where (and why) Perth people travel
From surfers who ‘dry out and get cranky’ if they stray far from the coast, to those who call Europe the ultimate education, there’s ample inspiration here.
- by Mark Naglazas
Quitting your day job: What Perth life looks like after downing tools
Retirement for some Perth people doesn’t mean hanging out in their pyjamas, but pursuing passions they put on hold during busy working lives.
- by Mark Naglazas
In their own words: Why Perth people aren’t having more babies
Young people are not popping out babies like their parents once routinely did. What’s happened to the desire to be a mum or a dad? We hit the streets to find out.
- by Mark Naglazas
Totally cringe or way better than before? The people’s verdict on Perth
We constantly hear from politicians and power-brokers about what’s good and bad about the Perth CBD. Here’s what the people on the streets think about it.
- by Mark Naglazas
‘The best part of my life’: Meet the pooches of Perth
They are expensive, inconvenient, hard to train and need a lot of attention. Then they die and leave you heartbroken. So what keeps Perth people going back for more?
- by Mark Naglazas
‘A lot more resilient than people think’: Perth’s youth push back
We are living through nervous times. Here’s how Perth’s younger people are coping with the uncertainty and the challenges to follow their dreams.
- by Mark Naglazas
‘I’m always comparing myself to others my age’: Perth people open up
In the paradise of Perth, people have their challenges, whether depression, pressure to succeed or missing a former home. Nevertheless, they’re still driven by dreams.
- by Mark Naglazas
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