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Crooked Carrot’ s creepy crawlies PremiumCrooked Carrot hosts Creepy Crawly and Wildlife Animal Day

Reptiles, birds and insects all made their way to Myalup’s Crooked Carrot cafe with families from across the South West and Perth eager to learn about some of Australia’s native creepy crawlies. 

Kasper Johansen

refreshed faces PremiumIn pictures: Froth Craft Bunbrewery officially open

Refreshed faces filled Bunbury’s new microbrewery at the weekend after it opened its doors to the public for the first time.

Kasper Johansen

Community celebration PremiumIn pictures: Shire of Harvey Community Awards Dinner 2022

Leschenault Recreation Pavilion was filled with proud faces as the Shire of Harvey community honoured residents who go above and beyond. 

Kasper Johansen

Puff puff pass VideoCommentsPremiumPlans gives WA the most relaxed weed laws in nation

West Australians would be allowed to legally possess 50 grams of cannabis, and households allowed to grow four plants, under a controversial new plan to give WA the most relaxed cannabis rules in Australia.

Joe Spagnolo

tea for charity PremiumIn pictures: Brunswick’s Biggest Morning Tea

Brunswick residents got the kettle boiling for breast cancer at a community Biggest Morning Tea event, where guest speakers encouraged attendees to ‘live life to the fullest’. 

Kasper Johansen

RACING ON COUNTRYPremiumCarnarvon lights up with fashion on a memorable race day

Carnarvon has been lit up with some sizzling fashion to mark an Australian-first thoroughbred race day celebrating the State’s Indigenous equine champions.

Steve Butler

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The West Australian exclusive
Perth council to dig up rose garden deemed a safety hazard

Residents in a Perth suburb have been given notice to remove rose bushes from verges, after they were ruled a public safety hazard, following a complaint from a member of the public. 

Tyra Peters

Party time PremiumIn pictures: residents get groovy at Brunswick Block Party

Residents young and old gathered at the Brunswick Town Hall to get groovy, take part in craft activities and discuss future plans for the regional town. 

Kasper Johansen

Basket full of fun PremiumIn Pictures: Dalyellup Twilight Easter Street Party

Dalyellup residents were treated to more than just chocolate this Easter as they enjoyed live music, food, and activities at the Twilight Easter Street Party. 

Kasper Johansen

charity smorgasbord PremiumIn pictures: Bunbury Long Table Charity Lunch 2022

Catered by some of the South West’s finest chefs, hungry punters showed up in droves for the Bunbury Volkswagen Chefs Long Table Charity Lunch at the weekend. 

Kasper Johansen

Another stunt VideoPremiumPeterson stages topless protest outside court after trial

Notorious vegan activist Tash Peterson was issued a move on notice for protesting topless outside a Perth court just minutes after her trial for a similar stunt ended.

Emily Moulton

InspirationalPremiumIN PICTURES: Ocean film festival inspires, educates Albany

Ocean films from around Australia and the world came to life at the Albany Entertainment Centre at the weekend.

Kellie Balaam

SOCIAL PICTURESCamera IconPremiumGALLERY: See the social pictures from around Perth

See the pictures from The Blue Lagoon Pool Party, Katie Noonan at Perth Festival and Jonathan Paget.

OUT AND ABOUTCamera IconPremiumThe pictures from the weekend’s biggest social events

Don’t miss our round up of the hottest tickets in town on the weekend, including WA Ballet’s Platinum at the Quarry, Jennifer Lopez’ new film Marry Me and Fringe World’s Panawathi Girl.

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analysis
Failed religious bill CommentsPremium
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I spent too many of my teenage years praying I wasn't gay

I wish I could have those Sunday mornings back. The ones I spent at church, on my knees, praying in tears to God and begging forgiveness for being gay, writes former Mormon Adrian Lowe.

Adrian Lowe

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‘Be wary’Comments
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Tips to keep online misinformation in check

Social media algorithms create echo chambers and bubbles of reality.

Violetta Wilk

Skyfest picsSee the pics: Bunbury’s Australia Day Skyfest returns

Thousands of revellers descended on Bunbury’s Bicentennial Square on Wednesday for the City’s first Australia Day Skyfest celebrations in two years.

Jackson Barrett

See the picsSEE THE PICS: Bunbury welcomes new Aussie citizens

Bunbury has welcomed nearly 120 new citizens to its community in a moving ceremony which marked the beginning of the City’s Australia Day celebrations. 

Jackson Barrett

Aussie Aussie Aussie Shire celebrates Australia Day 2022

Shire of Harvey residents donned their masks as they packed parks, showgrounds and recreational centres for community breakfasts to kick off the region’s Australia Day celebrations.

Kasper Johansen

Slip and Slide PremiumWater way to spend the day

Slipping, sliding and sausage sizzling were all part of Yarloop Community Resource Centre’s Water Fun Day, which offered residents a chance to cool off and take a break from the pandemic blues.  

Kasper Johansen

movie buffs PremiumSundowner for South West international film festival

Closing out three days of international film screenings the Festival Hub Sundowner — held on Saturday, January 15 — offered attendees live music, refreshments and the opportunity to talk film. 

Kasper Johansen

SOCIAL PHOTOSCamera IconPremiumSee the best social pictures from Perth last week

Our round up of the hottest events around town, including the Fringe World opening, the launch of new bar Naber & IIII and the preview screening of Scream.

SEE THE PICTURESCamera IconPremiumThe best pictures from Perth’s social scene

See the pictures from the hottest events around Perth last week, including Crown Towers’ 5th birthday celebrations, Christmas parties for the Property Council and Detail PR, and AGWA’s new exhibition.

graduationCamera IconPremiumIn pictures: HSHS grads step out into world

Harvey Senior High School students have reached the final milestone of their high school lives, with awards, certificates and some big local names to help celebrate.

Kasper Johansen