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Amity Health chief executive officer Pam Bubrzycki.

Health boostNew food security program set to boost access and education

Major initiatives to boost food access and establish nutrition, cooking and gardening programs will soon be afoot in Narrogin, Katanning, Kojonup, Broomehill-Tambellup, and Gnowangerup.

Jacki Elezovich

A bold new modern Asian dining experience will soon open beneath The Station in South Perth after it was announced trendy restaurant Ludo will close this month.

FoodCommentsBold new Asian restaurant announced as Ludo replacement

A bold new modern Asian restaurant has been confirmed as the replacement of Ludo beneath The Station in South Perth after the trendy venue closes next Sunday.

Kellie Balaam

A delivery driver has been arrested eating McDonald’s inside his car after allegedly reversing into and becoming stuck in a historic water fountain. 7News

NEWSPremium‘Eating Maccas’: Driver crashes into fountain

An allegedly unlicensed French national has been arrested eating McDonald’s inside his car after crashing into a historic fountain in Sydney’s CBD.

Blair Jackson

A batch of Allen's Inside Outs has been recalled. Nestle

NewsPremiumLolly batch recalled for shocking reason

A batch of Allen’s lollies has been pulled from supermarket shelves for a shocking reason described as “precautionary action”.

David Hannant

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FINANCEPremium‘Disappointing’: Iconic beer ends 145yr history

An iconic Australian beer manufacturer has ceased production in Tasmania, ending its long history in the state and affecting 42 local jobs.

Cameron Micallef

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BUSINESSWoolies’ hi-tech move for superfood

Woolworths staff will use VR headsets and tech across 1000 stores from next month to ensure premium offerings of an Australian diet staple.

Blair Jackson

The bakery is located on Albany Highway.

courtPremium‘Worst I’ve seen’: Bakery fined after faeces found on bread

Fresh food was also stored next to personal items such as reading glasses, money and a ‘faecal specimen collection jar’.

Melissa Sheil

Bayside Kitchen on the Matilda Bay foreshore.

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The riverside spot that earns its view

So often waterside venues can rest on their laurels and still have every table taken. Bayside Kitchen is not one of them.

Jade Jurewicz

Crown's latest pop-up restaurant, Greek by George Calombaris is due to open on June 19 Supplied

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Former MasterChef judge to open pop-up at Crown Perth

There aren’t many bigger names in Greek-Aussie cooking than this man

Zach Margolius

Mughlai paneer at Saroor in South Fremantle.

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Where to find some of Perth’s best Indian dishes

After 10 years, this South Fremantle restaurant is still serving up excellent modern Indian cuisine with more than a dash of flair.

April Ooi

Malcolm Traill and Heather Marr will be at their final Albany Farmers Market this Saturday.

Saying goodbyePremiumLongstanding jam stallholders bid farewell to local markets

After two decades of serving jams, chutneys and sauces lovingly made out of a building on their Lowlands farm, a well-known couple are waving goodbye to their weekly Albany Farmers Markets stall.

Melissa Sheil

Criniti’s Karrinyup.

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You won’t leave hungry from this authentic eatery

It’s a rarity when I push back from a table and declare I couldn’t possibly fit in one more morsel, but it happened on a recent visit to Criniti’s Italian restaurant.

Jay Hanna

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UPDATEDGuzman Y Gomez concedes defeat in US

Shares in Australian fast-food chain Guzman Y Gomez spiked after it announced it was pulling the plug on its struggling US operation.

Blair Jackson

Thai Tea Avalanche at Homm Dessert in East Victoria Park.

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You won’t believe the creations at this Perth dessert cafe

Expect heads to turn when this late-night eatery’s plates arrive at the table.

April Ooi

The Heart Applecross will open on Friday.

FoodCommentsSneak a peek at new gastropub opening in Perth’s south

A Perth pub family behind some of the city’s well-known dining venues will open a new UK-inspired gastropub in Perth’s southern suburbs this week.

Kellie Balaam

A seafood product has been urgently pulled from supermarket shelves across Australia after the discovery of ‘foreign matter’ prompted the food safety watchdog to issue a recall notice. 

FoodCommentsItem urgently pulled from shelves as ‘fragments’ discovered

A food item has been pulled from supermarket shelves across Australia, with customers warned the product could cause injury if eaten.

Chloe Maher

Allen’s has partnered with Mountain Dew to release new soda-inspired lollies. NewsWire Handout

NEWSPremium‘Big energy’: Allen’s new lolly collab

A cult soft drink flavour has been transformed into a new range of lollies hitting supermarket shelves.

Andrew Hedgman

The ACCC recalled metallic cake decorating powders warning the products could cause serious harm if inhaled or ingested following the incident. Supplied

UPDATEDPremiumParents break silence after boy’s cake tragedy

The parents of a toddler who fell into a coma, after he inhaled a cake decorating powder in a horrific accident, have spoken out about their reaction to their child’s near-death encounter.

Blake Antrobus, Emma Kirk and Andrew Hedgman

Salted cream iced matcha, iced Earl Grey matcha and chocolate croissant at Revival Studios.

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The verdict on Perth’s coolest new cafe

This barbershop and retail space is also home to a cafe serving up Perth’s best matchas.

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Ocean and Paddock owner Trenton Brennan and his daughter Annabelle, 10.

BEST CHIPPYAlbany again home to WA’s best takeaway fish and chips

Ocean and Paddock snatched back the mantle of WA’s best chippy from their cross-town rivals Hooked this year, securing the top title thanks to the machinations of the owner’s 10-year-old daughter. 

Melissa Sheil

A popular meat product has been removed from supermarket shelves after the food safety watchdog raised the alarm over undeclared allergen fears. 

FoodCommentsRecall alert as popular food item removed from shop shelves

Consumers who purchased the product have been urged to return it to the place of purchase.

Chloe Maher

Dave & Buster's expansive dining area.

SEE THE PICSCommentsInside American mega venue opening in Perth this weekend

The massive complex is set to become a hub for sports fans, gamers, families and corporates.

Zach Margolius

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FoodComments‘Not easy’: Family restaurant shuts doors after decade

Foodies in Perth’s north-east have been left heartbroken as a family-run restaurant revealed it will shut after more than a decade. 

Tegwen Bescoby

Daily Practice co-owner Eloise Konyu and staff member Caitlin Niven pictured with a taro matcha and birthday cake matcha at Daily Practice café, in Applecross.

EconomyVideoCommentsPremiumInside Gen Z’s growing obsession with $15 speciality drinks

Once upon a time, treating yourself meant splurging on a new pair of shoes or a concert ticket, but in a world where everyone is tightening the belt, Perth’s most fashionable luxury is no longer wearable.

Caitlin Vinci