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Play is of National Interest

Grant Cartwright, James Bell, Stuart Halusz and Julia Bell.

WRITER/director Aidan Fennessy uses his family relationship with sound recordist Tony Stewart (21), who was part of the Channel 7 team of three killed by Indonesians at Balibo in 1975, to the full in his production of National Interest. more »

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True crime book a hit

AUTHOR Rochelle Jackson has made her name interviewing some of Australia’s most notorious criminals including Martin Bryant, Carl Williams and Mark “Chopper” Read. more »

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Local author pens new novel

WESTERN Australian writer Fiona Palmer has penned her third novel, The Road Home. more »

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Indigenous history inspires artist

Perth artist Patrick Doherty who is exhibiting his new works, dubbed Tales of Hierarchy. IMAGE: Andrew Ritchie

JANUARY 26, 2012, elicited an emotional response from Patrick Doherty. more »

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Re-imaginings of ancient heritage

Muller’s diptych titled <I>Derbarl Yerrigan Warlitje – The Swan River Wedge Tailed Eagle.</I>

THE Swan River has always been the physical, historical and spiritual heart of Perth for the local Aboriginal community. more »

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Door prize reflects pleasures of beachside living

Featured artist Marie Turner, who has donated one of her works as the exhibition door prize. d378202

ARTIST Marie Turner has glimpses of one of her favourite subjects – Rottnest Island – from her home studio in Duncraig. more »

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Thrill for big Austen fan

Kaitlin Shawcross (right) as Harriet Smith with Tess Perich in the title role in rehearsal for a stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s <I>Emma.</I>

CONNOLLY resident Kaitlin Shawcross will take to the stage next month in a timeless love story from one of the most widely read writers of all time. more »

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Comedy throwback

Ventriloquist David Strassman with his evil partner Chuck Wood.

DAVID Strassman is a master of ‘throwing’ his voice but when it comes to speaking his mind on the obscure and dwindling art of ventriloquism, he is loud and clear. more »

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Gavin case probed

Dawn Pascoe, Steven Finnegan and Nick Candy in John Gavin.

ACTOR, writer and producer Nick Candy discovered the tale of John Gavin in a very modern way – the Fremantle Prison website. more »

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‘Wet on wet’ painter Nira is the feature artist

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A PAINTER who takes her inspiration from colour, energy and movement is the feature artist at this weekend’s Trigg Art Club exhibition. more »

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Funny, painful plays from master writer

Susannah Devenish, David Nelson and Sue Mainwaring are appearing in Talking Heads.

WANNEROO resident Gwen Browning is directing an award-winning series of solo pieces by a famed British playwright, actor and author. more »

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Troupe ready to raise the roof

Chris Isaacs, Tom Vowles and Gita Bezard are in fine form preparing to raise funds for Save the Children WA.

THE members of Perth improvisational comedy troupe The Big Hoo-Haa! are a giving bunch. more »

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Rallying to help out

Constable Andrew Osenton with comedians (from left) Sam Longley and Damon Lockwood. Picture: Marcus Whisson www.communitypix.com.au d376918

PERTH Constable Andrew Osenton has never met fellow police officer Ryan Marron, who contracted the potentially fatal disease Murray Valley encephalitis after being bitten by a mosquito last year. more »

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Superfit Len flexes his artistic talents

Mr Universe-turned-artist Len Sell with his colourful works.

CLARKSON’S Len Sell may have been producing colourful, acrylic abstracts for 10 years but he does not consider himself an artist. more »

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Artist provides two sides to story

Artist Judy Rogers with her work <I>Veronica Wipes Jesus’ Face</I>, which is part of the <I>Stations of the Cross </I>exhibition. Picture: Marcus Whisson www.communitypix.com.au d375075

JUDY Rogers is among 15 WA artists with a personal interpretation of Easter in the Stations of the Cross exhibition at Wesley Uniting Church in the City. more »

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