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most watched CommentsPremiumHow The Witcher was won

When the suave, chiselled Superman actor was cast as the scruffy, taciturn lead in Netflix’s adaptation of the bestselling books, it drew derision from a passionate fan base. How he worked to win them over.

Katherine Fleming

STM LovesPremiumThe best things to watch, eat, drink and do this week

Check out STM’s round up of what to eat, drink, watch and do this week including the arrival of fairies at Perth Zoo, a delicious cold brew coffee, a new book from a Perth journalist and reusable face masks.

STM team

STM LOVESCommentsPremiumThe best things to watch, eat, drink and do this week

Wondering what to see, do, drink and eat this week? We’ve got you covered; starting with sunset markets, a decadent treat for the kids and a Fringe World show.

The STM team

OSCAR BUZZCommentsPremiumWill Smith on stepping into Richard Williams’ tennis shoes

Third time could be a charm for Will Smith at this year’s Academy Awards, who plays Richard Williams, the father of history-making tennis siblings, Venus and Serena.

Ben O’Shea

Summer readingCommentsBooks for the beach

Ah, holidays. They are the perfect time to rest and relax and reacquaint yourself with the joys of reading.

Alison Wakeham

STM LovesPremiumThe best things to watch, eat, drink and do this week

A refreshing probiotic water, beachside sunset markets, House of Gucci, a decadent French dessert, plus a new guide to shedding “productivity guilt” in 2022.

STM team

MY SPACECommentsPremiumThe beautiful Hamptons-style home of Tanya Dawes

Since being on House Rules, Perth contestant Tanya Dawes has made dramatic changes to her coastal-style abode.

Clare Ryan

STM LovesPremiumThe best things to watch, eat, drink and do this week

Season six of Queer Eye, Mandurah Christmas cruises, Ark Swimwear and Anthony Doerr’s latest novel, Cloud Cuckoo Land, are some of our favourite things this week.

Katherine Fleming

The Matrix: ResurrectionsCommentsPremiumCan the new Matrix movie stand alongside the original?

With the new movie in the franchise in cinemas, we look at why The Matrix sits among the most influential sci-fi films, which “speak to the time in which they were made by imagining a future yet to arrive”.

Ben O’Shea

French film PremiumDelicious a feast for the Francophiles

Delicious, about the creation of the first restaurant, is being compared to great foodie films such as Eat Drink Man Woman and Like Water for Chocolate. But the director says its political messages go deeper.

Ben O’Shea

TV ReviewsPremiumWhy it’s OK to actually like Emily in Paris

Season two of Netflix’s much-maligned but much-loved TV series hits screens this week

Clare Rigden

True CrimeCommentsPremiumFramed is the ultimate Boxing Day binge TV

In 1986 a priceless Picasso was stolen from the National Gallery of Victoria. Three decades later, the crime remains unsolved. Marc Fennell is on the hunt to find out what REALLY happened

Clare Rigden

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The West Australian exclusive
‘In shock’CommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Eagles star Jamie Cripps’ wife Liv opens up on cancer fight

At her wedding to West Coast Eagles star Jamie Cripps, Liv had a secret: she had just been told she had thyroid cancer at the age of 26.

Katherine Fleming

MY SPACECommentsPremiumA creative’s cottage

Every corner of photographer Jessica Wyld’s Bayswater home, is styled with sentimental items she’s collected over the years

Clare Ryan

GUEST CHEF CommentsPremiumJimmy and Jane Barnes share a favourite recipe

The rocker and his wife have released a cookbook, Where The River Bends, and share a fresh, flexible recipe for seafood sang choy bow, perfect for summer.

Jimmy and Jane Barnes

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Perth Breakfast & BrunchCommentsPremium
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Proof Perth people love a shiny new cafe

Housing developments and apartment blocks aren’t usually the answer when the question is ‘where shall we go for brunch?’.

Kate Emery

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review
Screen Queen CommentsPremium
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Is Kendall Roy dead or alive?

TV review: What’s ahead for the Succession season finale

Clare Rigden

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opinion
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My advice for Roxy Jacenko

After reading that Roxy Jacenko’s 10-year-old daughter is set to retire at the age of fifteen, I now look at every pre-teen and wonder where they’re going wrong.

Nat Locke

My SpaceCommentsPremiumSee inside artist Penny Brooshooft’s colourful sanctuary

Zoologist turned artist Penny Brooshooft says a house is not a home unless it is filled with art and objects that shout individuality, personality and life.

Clare Ryan

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The West Australian exclusive
New LifeCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
The stories of the Afghan families who fled to Perth

‘Where are we going?’ two young boys ask their parents as they leave their home in Kabul, Afghanistan. The truth is, their parents don’t know. All they know is this: to stay alive, they have to get out.

Rhianna Mitchell

late bloomer CommentsPremium‘Art can change the world’

Perth singer-songwriter Ella McNeill only got the courage to perform in front of an audience five years ago. Now she’s making up for lost time.

Katherine Fleming

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opinion
Finding balance CommentsPremium
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Take the time to reflect on the year gone by

In order to make the most of the fresh start that the new year offers, it’s imperative to stop, reflect and celebrate the year that’s been. To help, here are some questions to ask yourself.

Brittany Bown

STM LOVESCommentsPremiumThe best things to watch, eat, drink and do this week

A city Christmas carnival with rides and ‘snow’, an immersive documentary into the SKA telescope, a book perfect for curious kids and your chance to win movie tickets.

STM team

guest chef CommentsPremiumNieuw Ruin’s Blaze Young

Poached fish with creamed nettles: a simple but delicious dish using local seafood and greens.

Blaze Young