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View of the trees from the footpath looking towards the lake.

Foreshore furore: Bid to save view-blocking trees deepens council division in South Perth

The plot thickens in the leafy riverfront local government of South Perth as six foreshore trees represent a flashpoint in a growing ideological conflict.

  • Emma Young

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Above: Jubilee Street, Lake Douglas and the riverfront. Below: view of the trees from the footpath in front of Jubilee Street, looking towards the lake.

South Perth tiny trees to be ripped up after residents win fight to protect ‘million-dollar views’

The trees will be relocated at a cost of $30,000 after the council voted in favour of preserving the views of residents along one street.

  • Holly Thompson
View of the trees from the footpath looking towards the lake.

Not on my foreshore: Residents fight tiny trees set to block ‘million-dollar’ Perth views

On one side, the city’s hard at work on an urban forest strategy with eager input from locals wanting more trees. But on Jubilee Street, the mood is different.

  • Emma Young
Ex-Dockers player Ryan Crowley has been arrested and charged over an alleged incident in Claremont on Wednesday.

Former Docker Ryan Crowley charged with assaulting MAFS star Lauren Dunn

Police were called to a property in Claremont around 10.15am on Wednesday, where they arrested the 41-year-old ex-footballer on nine charges.

  • Rebecca Peppiatt
Six Street Thai Good Food/WAtoday review. Picture: Supplied
14/20

Value-packed lunches and lesser-seen dishes make this eatery a welcome addition to Perth’s Thai dining scene

A Thai restaurant group’s first foray into the street food arena spells promising things for eaters.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Bronwyn David with her adopted dog Jasper.

Woman says Perth rangers are breed stereotyping her dog

If it looks like a greyhound, runs like a greyhound, then can it be anything else? A dog owner has spoken out after an unsettling encounter with council rangers.

  • Sarah Brookes
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14.5/20

Noodle-cooking wizardry on show at this suburban gem

Boasting a new look and new dishes, this casual noodle house’s future as one of Perth’s best southeast Asian eateries is assured.

  • Max Veenhuyzen
Mountain Mantras food review.
14/20

Family-run Bentley restaurant flies the prayer flag for big-hitting flavours of Nepal and Bhutan

Hiding in plain sight on Manning Road, Mountain Mantras explores the world of Himalayan cooking beyond the ubiquitous momo.

  • Max Veenhuyzen

Fears for future of WA’s iconic black swans after cygnet deaths

A frightening reality for the future of our black swans has emerged as wildlife groups rally to move young swans to wetter ground.

  • Claire Ottaviano
Subi’s back, baby!

High life: Where are Perth’s best high streets, and why do we still love them?

Perth’s high streets are constantly under threat from mega-malls. But we cling to these urban oases because of their convenience, their charm, their connection to community.

  • Mark Naglazas

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