Author: Abby Greer

Did you know Western Australia is home to over 12,000 species of wildflowers?  Now that spring has begun, our calendars are filling up with wildflower walks and outdoor events that prove that we’ve got something special out west. Check out these trails, hikes and rambles where you can soak up the sun, the wildlife, and…

If the law demanded silence, would you speak out? If truth meant sacrifice, would you dare defy the state? These are the life-or-death questions at the heart of Sophocles’ classic play, Antigone. Internationally-renowned theatre company Cheek by Jowl’s Artistic Directors Declan Donnellan and Nick Omerod have imagined a new version, set to be performed by…

The 40 finalists for the Lester Prize for Portraiture 2025 were announced on July 16. This is the first year in which more than 1000 entries were received from around Australia, representing some of the leading portrait artists in the nation. Applicants are reviewed by a panel of judges with no knowledge of the artist,…

The Lotterywest Avon Descent Festivals are set to continue for another year of exciting free community events. Hosted annually on the second weekend in August, the festivals offer the perfect opportunity for outdoor fun with family and friends, and of course, a chance to see The Avon Descent itself.  This year, competitors have a couple…

The 2025 program for Revelation Film Festival is packed with some really interesting features and documentaries as the festival enters its 27th year. From next Wednesday July 2 to July 13, Luna Leederville, on SX, and The Backlot in Perth host over 200 international films alongside a host of WA-based productions that show off our talented…