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Semester 02, 2007 - Edition 04

This Week

14 September 2007

The election for Perth Lord Mayor

By: Bruno DE PAIVA

What do a gynaecologist and a theatre legend have in common? One is about to finish his tenure as Perth City Lord Mayor and another wants to replace him.

Current Lord Mayor Dr Peter Nattrass is leaving the post after 12 years in office. Max Kay is one of the five contenders who have put their names forward for election to the council’s top job on September 13. read article »

Read more 'Attention: Hard Hitting News' articles in this edition.

Attention: Hard Hitting News
Health, election, road toll, modelling, Melbourne Cup threatened by influenza and modelling - a dream?

Culture: What's happening?
Magical Asthma, Cancer research, seafood, girls take on Gaming, but are they threatening the guys position?

ECU News and Features
ECU meets Dubai, At uni? Make the most of it, the value of a degree, and big winnings @ web awards.

Music News and Reviews
Godskitchen to Perth, Evening on the Green with Steely Dan, Suzi Quatro rocks and from Russia with Love.

Science and Technology
Eco-vandalism, furry bears and whales need saving, and Google gets starry

Sport, Health and Wellbeing
Brockie, sky-diving, fishing and brush your teeth - or you might die!