WA illustrator named as Cossack artist-in-residence
Ross Potter has been chosen to spend four weeks in Cossack creating art inspired by the area as the Cossack Art Awards’ artist-in-residence.
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Locals have say in inaugural Exmouth community survey
The Shire of Exmouth Community Perception Survey gave people the chance to identify local priorities.
Suspicious airport item identified as pie warmer
Police say part of the pie warmer looked suspiciously similar to a detonator.
Disaster assistance made available after TC Veronica
Pilbara residents are now able to receive disaster relief funding in the wake of Cyclone Veronica.
Pink Full Moon to rise over Perth tonight
Moongazers are in for a rare Easter treat as a Pink Moon is set to light up the sky Good Friday night. With the full moon’s pull said to bring on labour, it could herald the birth of the newest royal.
Karratha Airport re-opened following evacuation
Police have re-opened Karratha airport that was evacuated when police located a suspicious item being carried by a passenger, but have warned people to expect delays.
Dampier Sharks hold 7km run for mental health awareness
About 150 people took part in the inaugural Heart and Sole Mental Health Run.
Karratha Airport re-opened over suspicious item
Several hundred passengers and staff have been evacuated from the airport and four planes have been grounded.
Basketball stars host Roebourne basketball clinics
Four top Australian basketballers visited Roebourne to train local children and promote an anti-smoking message.
Baynton West school community collaborates for STEM
Baynton West Primary’s first Innovate and Create event was aimed at engaging the whole school community in STEM education.
Drive safely over the Easter long weekend
Fifty-one people have died on WA roads so far this year, and drivers are urged to take care over the next few days with the Easter long weekend historically proving a dangerous one for accidents.
Shorten: ScoMo a ‘climate-denying cave-dweller’
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has called Prime Minister Scott Morrison a ‘coal-wielding, climate-denying cave-dweller’ and said attacks on Labor’s climate change policy are ‘malicious and stupid’.
NSW police questioned Perth DJ on US charges
Roscoe Holyoake could face a decade behind bars if convicted.
Macron sets ambitious target to rebuild Notre Dame
Investigators have already questioned nearly 30 people about the blaze that nearly destroyed the cathedral.
Every picture sells a story when you’re a kidfluencer
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but in the ever-growing world of social media influencers and the rise of the “kidfluencer”, a picture’s worth isn’t measured in words but in followers.
Freo streets a stage for international artists
The Fremantle International Street Arts Festival is celebrating its 21st birthday this year with 28 international performers from 10 different countries.