6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (714+ words) She’s been smashing stereotypes for more than five decades, inspiring generations of female musicians and proving that age is no barrier to living life at full volume. At 76, Suzi Quatro is still rocking stages, releasing new music and showing no…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (570+ words) Perth will come alive with the sound of music next month when the first chamber music festival dedicated entirely to music by women gets underway. Hear Her Now presented by the Mirabilis Collective will bring professional musicians, emerging artists and…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (189+ words) Perth’s festival for children is back. The AWESOME International Arts Festival for Bright Young Things, presented by Barking Gecko Arts, runs from Tuesday September 29 to Saturday October 3 and features theatre, music, dance, literature, and creative play for children aged 0 to…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (480+ words) The historic Wheatbelt town of York will come alive with music, creativity and family fun when the 2026 York Festival returns from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October. At the heart of this year’s program is TWANG! – York’s Guitar Weekend, featuring Australian blues…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (399+ words) A world-first clinical trial led by Monash University researchers has found cholesterol-lowering medication can significantly reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people aged over 70. Statins are widely prescribed to manage cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular disease, but until…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (250+ words) Plant lovers can discover an impressive variety of blooms, herbs, succulents and other garden favourites when the Garden Clubs and Societies Plant Fair returns to South Perth on September 19 and 20. Sponsored by the Western Australian Horticultural Council, the twice-yearly fair…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (490+ words) One of the world’s most famous modern artworks is coming to Western Australia for the first time. Jackson Pollock’s iconic masterpiece Blue Poles will be exhibited at the Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA) from April to September 2027, giving local…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (364+ words) Western Australians are being encouraged to turn blue this National Asthma Week, from September 1 to 7, to raise awareness of a condition affecting almost 2.8 million Australians. Respiratory Care WA’s Do Blue. Do You. campaign invites schools, workplaces, sporting clubs, community groups…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (318+ words) Anyone curious about electric vehicles but wanting to hear from everyday owners rather than salespeople will have the chance to do just that at the Electrify Melville City EXPO 2026. The community event will be held on Saturday, September 5, from 1pm to…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (400+ words) A simple bunch of flowers can brighten a room, but in the hands of older Western Australians, it can also spark memories, friendships and meaningful conversations. As iconic WA flower grower and supplier Floraco prepares to close its doors on…...