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Wet weather leaves the Dogs’ Refuge Home full to the brim

Wet weather leaves the Dogs’ Refuge Home full to the brim

Lower adoption figures and record numbers of dogs and puppies surrendered to The Dogs’ Refuge Home in Shenton Park have left the shelter with no room, leading to appeals to the Perth community to visit the refuge if they are considering adopting a dog. Dogs’ Refuge Home President Karen Rhodes says the Home is completely […]

WA’s rental crisis is causing people to surrender their pets

WA’s rental crisis is causing people to surrender their pets

Shenton Park’s Cat Haven has been inundated with owners needing to surrender their cats due to being unable to find affordable rental accommodation which will allow cats as well as the increased costs of feeding them. Cat Haven’s spokesperson, Amber Ashford, said the charity was booked with surrenders until almost mid-June. She said staff faced […]

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Open House Perth unlocks our city with a celebration of architecture & design

Open House Perth unlocks our city with a celebration of architecture & design

Open House Perth returns this month, giving the public unprecedented access to experience the architecture and design of spaces usually inaccessible to the public. The free event is back for its eighth consecutive year, aiming to build on the success of the 2018 outing which brought over 77,000 visitors to over 100 destinations. This year’s […]

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Christmas on a budget? Here’s some gift and decorating ideas

Christmas can be overwhelming, so many relatives and friends to buy gifts for; offices and houses to decorate, and it can be tough if you’re on a budget. Here’s out tips for being creative and keeping Christmas costs under control. Make Your Own Decorations Make your own simple decorations out by adapting some everyday objects. […]

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One Kennedy: Apartment living in Maylands

One Kennedy: Apartment living in Maylands

A new apartment development in Maylands is giving home buyers a chance to locate themselves right in the heart of Perth’s queerest suburbs. Finbar’s One Kennedy is the second stage of their Unison project that is being built on the former site of Ross’s Auctions. Located just a moment’s walk from Maylands’ cafes, bars, and […]

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Architect Joe Chindarsi discusses his projects that feature in Open House Perth

Architect Joe Chindarsi discusses his projects that feature in Open House Perth

When a growing family found their small inner city home was bursting at the seams, rather than move to the suburbs, they engaged architect Joe Chindarsi to transform their home into the stylish and spacious home they desired. The residence on Cleaver Street in West Perth is just one of over a hundred architecturally interesting […]

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A peaceful oasis on the city’s doorstep

A peaceful oasis on the city’s doorstep

Nestled on the Maylands Peninsula this stunning three bedroom home is an entertainer’s dream with a grand entrance, stylish living spaces and a swimming pool. With birds chirping outside and the river, parks, and cycleways just metres away, it’s hard to believe that this home is just a short drive, walk or ride from the […]

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Look at this eclectic property that’s filled with retro style

Look at this eclectic property that’s filled with retro style

They say they don’t build them like they used to, and you’d be hard pressed to find a property that has all the stylish features of this modern classic. Built in the 1950s and generously extended in the 1970s, this corner-block property is an entertainer’s dream. From the moment you pass through the lush exterior […]

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Do you know all your rights as a renter or landlord?

Do you know all your rights as a renter or landlord?

A free public forum will be held in Perth on 2nd May will focus on ways to improve WA laws controlling the rights of renters and landlords. “With a third of Western Australians renting their home, and increasing numbers of people unlikely to ever own a home, it’s time to put a spotlight on fairness […]

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Australia Day is coming but don’t forget, cats hate fireworks

Australia Day is coming but don’t forget, cats hate fireworks

Bring Your Cat Indoors on Australia Day or…Adopt an Aussie Cat from Cat Haven. Cat Haven is advising all cat owners to ‘Bring in the Cat’ on Australia Day. Whilst many people are looking forward to celebrating, the fireworks can be a loud and terrifying experience for cats, kittens and other pets in the city. […]

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