John Carey has successful made the move from local government to state politics. “I am excited and looking forward to working in a Mark McGowan Labor government.” Carey enthusiastically told supporters before declaring it was time to party. The seat was one of the first called as votes were counted with the Labor party claiming […]
Relaxed and showing his sense of humour, Premier Colin Barnett spoke about his government’s achievements during a campaign event at The Court Hotel last night. The event was organised by members of the LGBTI+ community for Eleni Evangel, the current member for Perth who faces a tough election battle against Labor’s John Carey. Following an […]
The Greens have called on the Liberal Party to use tonight’s Court Hotel campaign event to announce support for same sex marriage and Safe Schools. Greens spokesperson for sexuality and gender identity Lynn MacLaren MLC has called on Premier Colin Barnett and the Liberal Party to use their campaign event at The Court Hotel to […]
Loton Park Tennis Club marked their centenary and celebrated the completion of their recent renovations with an afternoon tea that reflected on the club’s long history. Premier Colin Barnett attended the event alongside local politicians Eleni Evangel MLA and Michael Sutherland MLA, and the Mayor of Vincent John Carey. Barnett said Perth was lucky to […]
City of Vincent Mayor John Carey has ended speculation about a move into state politics announcing this morning that he will seek pre-selection to be Labor’s candidate for the seat of Perth. Mr Carey said he had loved being the Mayor of Vincent but there were issues residents were raising with him that he couldn’t […]
Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi opened Connections Nightclub’s 40th birthday celebrations on Saturday night. In her speech the Lord Mayor recalled spending time at the club in her youth, and paid tribute to the late Holly Wood who often accompanied her to the venue. Holly Wood, a veteran entertainment writer for The Sunday Times, passed away […]
A mountain of community members, politicians and VIP’s headed down to the PICA bar this week for the official launch of Pridefest 2013. This year the festival is set to follow a different template with the parade moved to the start of the festivities and an lunch time time slot, followed by a music festival […]
After twelve years of serving as Labor MP for the Perth electoral area, John Hyde is set to lose his seat to Liberal candidate Eleni Evangel. Having been the first openly gay man directly elected into a lower house in Australia, Hyde seemed disappointed at the loss, but unsurprised: “It’s puzzling that a minority of younger gay voters can […]
In the lead up to the WA State Election, Liberal candidate for Perth Eleni Evangel has distributed flyers detailing how to preference your vote come voting day. What has caught the attention of some is that Evangel notably suggests voting for the Australian Christian candidate, Kevin Host, as second preference for the Legislative Assembly. Evangel […]
Premier Colin Barnett and Opposition Leader Mark McGowan have both promised that they will allow a conscience vote on same-sex marriage if they win the State Election this March. Barnett acknowledges that although he is not personally in favour of same-sex marriage, public support is growing. The announcement has resulted in calls for Opposition leader […]
