WA artist reimagines Australia’s feral animals as mummy sculptures
Western Australian sculptor Abdul-Rahman Abdullah reimagines introduced feral species as mummy-inspired sculptures, drawing on a museum collection for form and meaning.
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WA artist Abdul-Rahman Abdullah turns Australia’s feral animals into mummies
Western Australian sculptor Abdul-Rahman Abdullah reimagines Australia’s feral species as mummy-inspired sculptures, drawing on a museum collection to spark ecological conversation.
Perth’s Minion Haven: Liesl Benecke unveils what’s claimed as the world’s largest collection
Perth-based collector Liesl Benecke showcases a home gallery dedicated to Minions from the Despicable Me franchise, a display some call the world’s largest. Explore what’s on show and what remains unclear.
WA dad voices frustration as Bullsbrook power outages affect quadriplegic son during heatwave
A Western Australian father describes the stress and daily challenges his quadriplegic son faces as Bullsbrook experiences frequent power outages during hot conditions.
Perth quartet tackle 4,800km World’s Toughest Row for Flying Doctor and domestic violence survivors
Four Perth women will row 4,800 kilometres across the Atlantic in The World’s Toughest Row to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service and survivors of domestic violence.
Perth and WA weather: Wet spell expected in metro area as thunderstorms move toward Goldfields and Great Southern
A wetter start to the week for Perth and wider WA as a wet spell unfolds across the metro, with thunderstorms edging toward the Goldfields and Great Southern. Details remain uncertain.
Fremantle road safety lockdown nets more than 40 drivers
WA Police ran a one-day Fremantle road safety lockdown, catching more than 40 drivers for drink-driving and mobile phone offences. The operation signals ongoing road safety enforcement across Western Australia.
Midday crash blocks lanes on Kwinana Freeway at Mount Pleasant
A truck–car collision on the Kwinana Freeway at Mount Pleasant has blocked multiple lanes, sparking a midday traffic snarl as motorists face slow-moving congestion and delays.
Thingz Gifts to close most WA stores, leaving shoppers in limbo
Thingz Gifts is closing most Western Australian stores, leaving shoppers puzzled about affordable homeware options and the future of the brand.
Quillan Salkilld claims UFC 325 win in Sydney, adds fourth in 12 months
Quillan Salkilld from Broome delivered a first-round submission at UFC 325 in Sydney, extending his winning run to four in the last year. What’s known and what isn’t clear.