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Raine Square will come alive as First Nations artists invite visitors to immerse themselves in Indigenous culture.

Immersive eventVisitors can dive into First Nations cultures

Raine Square is set to come alive with sounds, sights and stories from First Nations culture as Maar Koodjal returns for its second year.

A name is being sought for this Bayswater lane.

What’s in a name?Laneway searching for a name

A long-time resident and past market gardener are among the suggestions for a currently nameless street in Bayswater.

Danielle Paparone is the jewellery designer behind Pearl Meets Crystal, where profits go to brain cancer research.

Cancer research supportWoman dedicates career to cancer research after tragic loss

A Perth woman has spent the past nine years raising money for brain cancer research after the loss of a loved one led her to turn her childhood hobby into a rewarding career.

The City of Joondalup is set to use prime land at the Burns Beach foreshore to develop a cafe/restaurant.

Ocean viewsJoondalup set to construct $5.2 million coastal cafe

The City of Joondalup is set to use prime land on the Burns Beach Foreshore for a cafe/restaurant development.

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The City of Vincent has asked for a redesign of a toilet block proposed for Beatty Park.

Designs stinkVincent to reconsider design to include changerooms

The City of Vincent have knocked back design plans for a toilet block and storage room facilities at Beatty Park.

Crashes at the Karrinyup Road and Burroughs Road intersection have more than doubled since the Karrinyup Shopping Centre’s redevelopment.

TrafficDamning review reveals extent of Karrinyup traffic woes

Following mounting community concerns, the City of Stirling has conducted a detailed traffic review around Karrinyup Shopping Centre, which has revealed rising safety issues.

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The WA Undersea Club president Matthew Johnson told PerthNow despite no hard evidence showing an increase in the number of spearfishers at the C.Y. O’Connor artificial reef, he doesn’t doubt it’s true.

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The City of Cockburn has thrown its support behind a councillor who wants to put a blanket ban on fishing at the C.Y. O’Connor artificial reef due to fears the ‘blood’ is attracting sharks.

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‘We’re not stopping’Why Perth locals are covering this fence in dirty socks

Dozens of dirty socks now cover the fence of the unused site.

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Food trucks were out in force at Noranda Bites.

Move on ordersNew rules to keep mobile food vendors away from businesses

Mobile food vendors will be forced to stay further away from bricks-and-mortar businesses.

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Artist's impressions of the proposed Tawarri Hot Springs wellness centre and spa.

Huge delayLuxury western suburbs retreat hits major setback

It took a long and sometimes bitter battle with the City of Nedlands and State Government intervention to get the hot springs facility approved in 2023.

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Sensory Atelier's Nikkie is in Fiona Stanley Hospital fighting off a severe viral infection.

Workshop cancelledDeadly virus puts loved Perth children’s teacher in hospital

‘Please keep Nikkie in your thoughts and send her your prayers and love. She truly needs it right now.’

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TrafficMan killed after car smashes into tree in Perth’s CBD

The driver was rushed to hospital but could not be saved.

Pheobe Bishop, 17, was scheduled to fly from Bundaberg to WA via Brisbane at 8.30am on May 15, but did not check-in or board the flight.

Missing personTeen girl who vanished made final call to WA resident

She has not been seen or heard from since May 15.

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Water Corporation's Splash of Colour program brings new life to North Yunderup pump station.

Splash of colourWater Corp help students provide a colourful contribution

A Perth artist, in collaboration with local students, has transformed a once-unassuming wastewater pump station in North Yunderup to a vivid public mural.

Dusty Macintyre has been living with Cystic Fibrosis for five years

65 Roses DayMum lays bare son’s struggle with life-threatening disease

‘It is one of the most common and complex, life-limiting diseases affecting children and adults in Australia and there is still no cure.’

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Mandurah local Irene Moore celebrated her 100th birthday this May

‘Everyone is happy’Mandurah local shares her secret to reaching 100th birthday

‘My licence is valid until December so we’ll see if I’m still driving next year.’

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Danny Green has listed his long-held investment property in the beachside suburb of Scarborough.

‘Scabs’ for grabsWorld boxing champ puts Scarborough property on the market

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Fans of the new NRL team the Perth Bears have been mistakenly contacting a gay men's social club Bears Perth. NewsWire/Supplied

Membership confusion Gay club mistaken for NRL’s new Perth team

Boots to barmaidWhy this WA woman traded $180k mining career for skimpy work

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Raffaella D'Alonzo pictured at cafe La Mortazza in North Perth. Raffaella has just been denied a license to open the cafe as a small bar.

‘It’s unreasonable’Perth cafe’s small bar bid blocked by noise regulations

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The 45-year-old intentionally trespassed on Wickepin farmland and set six yabby traps around the property’s dam between February 21 and 28.

Pricey feedWA man slapped with big fine for stealing yabbies from farms

STS Leeuwin II departs her quayside berth at B Shed in Fremantle Port on Monday, heading for the Australian Marine Complex at Henderson where she will be repaired.

STS Leeuwin IIMajor update after iconic tall ship destroyed in Freo port

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‘How did you do it bro?’Perth podcaster told he’s ‘punching’ with girlfriend daily

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Cr Jecks speaking at a rally organised by Save Rockingham’s Little Penguins.

‘They’re cooking’More calls to close Penguin Island after bombshell report

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Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti and Mindarie MLA Mark Folkard with children at the new playground.

Play timePlayground offers space for all children

Young adventurers of all abilities have a new space to spread their imagination with the opening of a new playground.

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Mature trees will be removed from the Hyde Park islands.

Tree removal Iconic inner city park undergoing tree removals

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has started removing trees described as ‘heavily infested’ with the polyphagous shot-borer from the islands of Hyde Park.

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Fishing ban on cards for popular spot in Perth’s south

The City of Cockburn has thrown its support behind a councillor who wants to put a blanket ban on fishing at the C.Y. O’Connor artificial reef due to fears the ‘blood’ is attracting sharks.

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