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Claire Ottaviano is a breaking news journalist with WAtoday, and has extensive experience in local government reporting.

To catio or not to catio? Perth cat owners, there is no question
Opinion
Pets

To catio or not to catio? Perth cat owners, there is no question

The popularity of cat enclosures is growing as owners look to better the life of their feline friends (and the environment).

  • by Claire Ottaviano

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WA’s favourite cars revealed: do your wheels reflect where you live?
Analysis
Cars

WA’s favourite cars revealed: do your wheels reflect where you live?

Use our interactive to find out the top 10 car models in your postcode and check out the map showing Perth’s most popular vehicles.

  • by Claire Ottaviano, Craig Butt and Angus Delaney
Woman carjacked, threatened with axe in Rockingham

Woman carjacked, threatened with axe in Rockingham

A 53-year-old male and 50-year-old female have been charged with a string of offences relating to the incident.

  • by Claire Ottaviano
Praise from high places as Perth great-grandmother turns 110 and celebrates with her favourite beer

Praise from high places as Perth great-grandmother turns 110 and celebrates with her favourite beer

Bridget Grocke will soon join a very exclusive club, and says one thing has kept her going all these years.

  • by Claire Ottaviano
‘Not asking enough’: Four ways Perth homeowners are underselling

‘Not asking enough’: Four ways Perth homeowners are underselling

One property strategist says Perth homes are underselling in up to 70 per cent of cases.

  • by Claire Ottaviano
Residents in northern Perth suburb want ‘nation’s biggest’ citizenship ceremony to stay on January 26

Residents in northern Perth suburb want ‘nation’s biggest’ citizenship ceremony to stay on January 26

City of Wanneroo staff said the decision to change or retain the date of its Australia Day citizenship ceremony was likely to cause upset either way.

  • by Claire Ottaviano
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‘High-powered vehicles’ could be next on list of P-plater restrictions, Cook says

‘High-powered vehicles’ could be next on list of P-plater restrictions, Cook says

High-powered vehicles could be next on the chopping block for P-platers as the state cracks down on passenger numbers for new drivers.

  • by Claire Ottaviano
Trial could green-light speed limit drop on WA roads

Trial could green-light speed limit drop on WA roads

Could cutting speeds be the answer to the state’s spiralling road toll? A three-year, unprecedented trial aims to show the potential benefits of slower roads.

  • by Claire Ottaviano
Direct from China to WA: The new freight service easing supply chains

Direct from China to WA: The new freight service easing supply chains

Import industry experts are hopeful of easing supply pressures heading into Christmas as new shipping options open up for the state.

  • by Claire Ottaviano
Petitioners take aim at Perth drive-in theatre proposal over tree removal, late-night noise

Petitioners take aim at Perth drive-in theatre proposal over tree removal, late-night noise

A proposed 807-car drive-in includes four outdoor cinema screens, a central café building and mini golf course.

  • by Claire Ottaviano
Fresh call for rodent bait ban in WA after black cockatoo’s death

Fresh call for rodent bait ban in WA after black cockatoo’s death

A black cockatoo has died in what is believed to be the first case of rodent bait poisoning in the species.

  • by Claire Ottaviano

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