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FestivalsAntivenom rollout saving lives in PNG

Australia will provide ongoing financial support to distribute snakebite antivenom in Papua New Guinea, donated by a subsidiary of medical giant CSL.

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Very nice surpriseCommentsPremiumStars fill South West red carpet

Hollywood A-Lister Sacha Baron Cohen made the trip to Busselton with his wife Isla Fisher to walk the red carpet at the CinefestOZ gala night, along with some other big Australian TV names.

Kasper Johansen

Hot hot hotCommentsPop icons to rock Perth at epic Factory Summer Festival

Get ready, Perth party people. Summer is set to sizzle as Factory Summer Festival returns with an amazing line-up of musical acts — this time across three weekends.

Rangi Hirini

‘Very niiice’Comments‘It’s amazing’: Borat visits iconic Busselton Jetty

International movie star Sacha Baron Cohen had great success after visiting the iconic mile-long Busselton Jetty today during his trip in WA’s South-West, leaving the locals star-struck.

Brianna Dugan

cinefest celebsPremiumFilm festival a star attraction

The CinefestOz film festival is going from strength to strength in the region, with Tuesday night’s Margaret River launch sold out.

Hitting the big screenCommentsPremiumHSHS film students make the cut

Hopeful film prodigies at Harvey Senior High School have shot their way to the finals in one of WA’s biggest film festivals with their short film Treasure.

Kasper Johansen

Portrait of evilCommentsPremiumPort Arthur movie star takes out Best Actor at Cannes

A film exploring the making of Port Arthur mass shooter Martin Bryant has become the talk of Hollywood after its lead was named best actor at the Cannes Film Festival.

Tim Clarke

food, wine and all things devineNew Ferguson Valley festival has much to offer

A new four-day spring festival set to showcase Bunbury and the Ferguson Valley has launched its exciting program packed full of local talent.

Ailish Delaney

Cinefest celebrationCinefestOz brings back some favourites

Community enjoyment will be a large focus of this year’s CinefestOz film festival, with an extensive array of free screenings set to take place across the South West.

Taylar Amonini

terrific terrazzoPremiumMother and daughter uncover Freo heritage story

By pure chance, Penny Bovell and Gabrielle Howlett discovered the story of two talented Italian immigrants who made their mark on more than 100 homes across Fremantle.

Jade Jurewicz

‘strings attached’PremiumGuitar fest fires up

Tickets went on sale for the second Strings Attached WA guitar festival this week.

Warren Hately

Show goes onCommentsTickets to returning Perth Royal Show slashed by 25pc

The State Government will subsidise entry costs to this year’s Perth Royal Show, with Premier Mark McGowan promising 2021 will be its ‘biggest and brightest’ ever. Here’s what it will cost families.

Charlotte Elton

Arts gongsHecate crowned at performing arts awards

Ground-breaking Noongar language reboot of Macbeth dominates WA gongs

Simon Collins

FestivalsUS FDA approves Biogen Alzheimer's drug

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Aduhelm, a new medication for Alzheimer's that treats the underlying pathology of the disease.

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Culture countsCommentsPremium
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How Perth Festival saved WA arts from COVID blow

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic could have destroyed WA’s artistic community but a local institution came to the rescue.

Simon Collins

Cliff HangerCommentsPremiumRoyal blow: ‘Insurance crisis’ threatens Sideshow Alley

Perth Royal Show’s Sideshow Alley may be run without some of its most iconic rides — including the Splashdown and West Coaster roller coaster — because of issues over insurance.

Michael Traill

Big day outPremiumPerth’s first deaf band lines up for SOTA Festival

Alter Boy join Spacey Jane, the Waifs and more for WA Day concert.

Simon Collins

FestivalsFrench court orders breast implant damages

A Paris appeals court has ruled that thousands of victims of defective breast implants made in France should receive compensation.

Matthieu Protard and Richard Lough

Pushed backWet weather delays Chicken and Beer Fest again

Punters looking to satisfy their hankering for finger licking chicken and tasty beer will have to wait even longer with Perth’s inaugural Chicken and Beer Festival pushed back for a second time.

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The West Australian exclusive
‘In light of recent events’Premium
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Comedian axed by Perth Comedy Festival amid abuse claim

Controversial comedian Alex Williamson has been accused by former partner and singer Peach PRC of ‘abusive, manipulative and predatory’ behaviour.

Lily Hoffmann

‘Slave owners’PremiumVegan activist ‘terrorises’ kids’ pony event in Freo

Tash Peterson has accused a children’s entertainer of ‘enslaving’ ponies by dressing them up as unicorns — following and abusing their fairy-costumed handlers while young children watched.

Bethany Hiatt

COSTLY MOVE?CommentsPremiumSOTA shift to CBD could see punters charged

City of Perth officers have floated the idea of charging punters to attend the traditionally free State of The Art music festival — as part of a deal to see WA Day celebrations back in the CBD.

Josh Zimmerman

‘Colourful journey’PremiumCurtain call for long-time Fringe World director

Amber Hasler has announced the 2021 Fringe World Festival will be her last as director, saying ‘all good things must come to an end’ and that she ‘couldn’t be prouder’ of the hugely-popular event.

Simon Collins

Perth FestivalPremiumThe Little Mermaid dives deep

Freeze Frame Opera reframe fishy fairytale at Government House

Simon Collins