People of Perth
‘The best the world has to offer’: Where (and why) Perth people travel
From surfers who ‘dry out and get cranky’ if they stray far from the coast, to those who call Europe the ultimate education, there’s ample inspiration here.
- by Mark Naglazas
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Quitting your day job: What Perth life looks like after downing tools
Retirement for some Perth people doesn’t mean hanging out in their pyjamas, but pursuing passions they put on hold during busy working lives.
- by Mark Naglazas
In their own words: Why Perth people aren’t having more babies
Young people are not popping out babies like their parents once routinely did. What’s happened to the desire to be a mum or a dad? We hit the streets to find out.
- by Mark Naglazas
Totally cringe or way better than before? The people’s verdict on Perth
We constantly hear from politicians and power-brokers about what’s good and bad about the Perth CBD. Here’s what the people on the streets think about it.
- by Mark Naglazas
‘The best part of my life’: Meet the pooches of Perth
They are expensive, inconvenient, hard to train and need a lot of attention. Then they die and leave you heartbroken. So what keeps Perth people going back for more?
- by Mark Naglazas
‘A lot more resilient than people think’: Perth’s youth push back
We are living through nervous times. Here’s how Perth’s younger people are coping with the uncertainty and the challenges to follow their dreams.
- by Mark Naglazas
‘I’m always comparing myself to others my age’: Perth people open up
In the paradise of Perth, people have their challenges, whether depression, pressure to succeed or missing a former home. Nevertheless, they’re still driven by dreams.
- by Mark Naglazas
Duchess of York to headline new Perth festival of bestselling authors
A new festival has been announced – in a surprising location, with an unexpected focus, and an even more unexpected guest headlining a star-studded lineup.
- by Emma Young
‘Swimming saved my life’: Perth seniors dish the dirt on keeping fit
The benefits of exercise for the elderly is a hot topic. Here’s four retirees in their seventies and eighties who are still pushing their bodies and loving life.
- by Mark Naglazas
They help kickstart our days, but what does it take to be a top barista?
Three masters of the espresso machine explain why it takes more than an excellent brew to make the perfect coffee shop experience.
- by Mark Naglazas
‘It was instantaneous’: Meet Perth’s very own Jerry and George
Friendships are flourishing around Perth, with cafes and bars full of people who clearly love each other; we guarantee that reading this will make you smile.
- by Mark Naglazas