The vision splendid of a movie-making palace on the mouth of the Swan River has been shattered with Mark McGowan’s announcement that his government would not deliver on its election promise. Mark Naglazas investigates.
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Western Australia’s arts playground
Western Australia’s arts playground
3 March 2022
The vision splendid of a movie-making palace on the mouth of the Swan River has been shattered with Mark McGowan’s announcement that his government would not deliver on its election promise. Mark Naglazas investigates.
21 September 2020
A new day is dawning for the City of Perth with elections underway for a new city council. This survey of six candidates nominating for Lord Mayor reveals their arts policies. Rosalind Appleby reports.