David Prestipino
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North Perth, WA, Australia
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How Mark McGowan’s vaccine mandates could make dining out more expensive
Restaurant and winery owners have criticised Mark McGowan’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for their staff, saying it will cripple an industry already reeling more than most from the pandemic and allow vaccinated staff to ‘name their price’. → Read More
The radical plan to ‘green’ iconic Perth precincts – and how it could become a reality
Former Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi’s 2010 vision could have positioned Perth as a world leader in sustainability and greening solutions, as these concepts show. → Read More
Why top developers think Perth needs to weave Kings Park through the CBD
Perth has an opportunity to be a world leader in embracing its unique landscape, with more considered green spaces and less focus on food and retail on proposed CBD developments. → Read More
New cases of COVID-19 in Perth after truck drivers test positive
Contact tracing is under way in WA after two new cases of COVID-19 were detected on Friday. → Read More
Reality check: Dockers stripped bare under prime-time glare
Hopes were high Fremantle could beat a premiership contender under the prime-time Thursday night lights at Optus Stadium. But they all came crashing down as quickly as the rain for Justin Longmuir’s men. → Read More
Is à la carte dining dead in the west?
COVID’s arrival forced ardous changes in the restaurant service game, but for many Perth chefs, it’s been a culinary blessing in disguise → Read More
Injury-prone Alex Pearce reveals mental toll of AFL setbacks
The Fremantle Dockers defender has had more than his fair share of injury battles and he opens up on the mental toll it takes on professional footballers. → Read More
Willie Rioli back in Perth ahead of likely AFL return with West Coast
West Coast has issued a statement to confirm Willie Rioli had returned to Perth this week. → Read More
Man on life support after fight outside popular Bunbury venue
Homicide detectives have called for witnesses after an altercation outside a Bunbury venue left a man in critical condition. → Read More
The critical stats: How the Western Derby will be won
On form and paper, not much separates the fierce cross-town rivals in Sunday’s Western Derby, but bragging rights and four points could well come down to these factors. → Read More
Perth properties selling the fastest they have in 15 years
Property prices across Australia increased at their fastest rate in 30 years over March, while Perth house values have risen tens of thousands of dollars in since January. → Read More
Perth radio ratings: Triple M’s bet on Basil bombs
Re-branded radio station 92.9 Triple M had a disappointing result in the first radio ratings survey of the year after the much-publicised move of Basil Zempilas from 6PR. → Read More
The end of free wine tastings: How COVID changed WA cellar doors
Paid tastings go against the tradition of the cellar door bar, where customers could rock up unannounced and taste as much or as little as they liked, usually for free. → Read More
Willie Rioli free to play in August after two-year ban backdated: reports
West Coast has received a big pyschological boost on the eve of the season with reports that their star playmaker would be free to play from August. → Read More
Two people dead after light plane crash in Exmouth
Two occupants were found deceased at the scene, with a recovery operation to commence early Thursday morning. → Read More
Matso’s tweaks its top seller as Aussie thirst for low sugar options grows
Matso’s Brewery has listened to the market and tapped into its growing thirst for lower-alcohol products and ginger beer. → Read More
Lick your lips: here are the most anticipated WA wines of 2021
After our year of living dangerously close to the bar fridge at home, it came as no surprise to see alcohol consumption climb through the roof across the country. → Read More
Massive search for man washed off rocks at Esperance beach
An extensive search is under way near Esperance for a man swept off rocks on Wednesday afternoon. → Read More
Time to say goodbye to a 'little piece of Paris on Beaufort Street' as Must Winebar's finale looms
While Must maintained its reputation through Russell Blaikie’s on-point technique in the kitchen, its name was first built on an elaborate, elongated wine list of titles from across the globe, and a polished line-up of cocktails that never failed to tease or please. → Read More
The WA beer that ruled the world – and turned craft brewing on its head
Little Creatures is an icon and part of our incredible hospitality scene here; it’s a local legend, a tourist hot spot and one of the original craft brewers in WA. → Read More