City life
West Aussies see urban sprawl, reaching net zero among Perth’s biggest hurdles before 2050
West Australians believe the state’s capital will need to rapidly decarbonise and diversify its mining-dependent economy, halt urban sprawl and support more apartments if it is to accommodate 3.5 million people by 2050.
- by Jesinta Burton
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- by Emma Young
Three Things I Love: You’ll never guess what actor Kate Mulvany digs about Perth
Kate Mulvany is acting on the world stage. But when she comes home to Western Australia, there are certain stops always on her agenda. She shares them here.
- by Emma Young
Three Things I Love: Jazz, wine and drag: Perth’s favourite drag queen reveals her go-tos
Want to see Perth’s best drag competitions? What about live music? Or even just wining and dining? Entertainer of the Year Cougar Morrison dishes the dirt.
- by Emma Young
Three things I love: Inside story: Perth’s best bike trails, street art and live music unveiled
Want to know where to find Perth’s best trails? What about street murals, or the best local bands? Globally successful street artist Handbrake can show you.
- by Emma Young
Three things I love: Art with kids is possible! Perth artist parents share their secrets
Galleries that are family-friendly, with amazing programming and space for running around are more common than you might think. Here’s your insider cheat sheet.
- by Emma Young
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