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Adrian Barich for STM.

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The weird and wonderful questions of an AFL recruiter

Another AFL draft has come and gone, and a few young men have had their lives changed forever. But before that, they had to survive the bizarre interviews done by the recruiting staff of AFL clubs.

Adrian Barich

Nat Locke, photographed for STM’s 21st birthday editions. Styling: Rochelle Renwick. Hair and makeup: Gail Wilton.

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Advice for Year 12s as they step into bold, unknown future

Last week, I was invited to be the guest speaker at my old high school’s graduation ceremony. This is obviously a role I relished but I felt the weight of responsibility for imparting wisdom upon this cohort.

Nat Locke

Noah Schnapp’s Will Byers is spectacular in episode four of Stranger Things.

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Will Byers in episode four of season five is all of us

This week our Screen Queen Clare Rigden is unpacking THAT final scene from Stranger Things episode four, getting her Meghan on, diving into the Bump Xmas special and feeling fed up watching Oh. What. Fun.

Clare Rigden

Quello Bar, 10A Rokeby road Subiaco.

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New eatery on bustling Subi corner makes solid start

Since Subi Continental closed earlier this year, there has been speculation about who would fill the corner of Rokeby and Roberts Road. Now Quello offers “refined reinterpretation on the classic gastropub.”

Simone Grogan

STM photoshoot with Nicole Trunfio on her Texas ranch. Photography: Brittani Lepley. Hair Stylist: Perla Rodriguez. Wardrobe Stylist: Valeria Hernandez. Nicole wears GRLFRND Sara super high rise jeans and Simone jacket with a custom hat.

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Supermodel Nicole Trunfio returns to STM

“Ranch life” Nicole Trunfio laughs as she walks through her Texas property while chatting to STM for a special print homecoming.

Megan French

Poppy Lissiman has officially opened the doors to its Fremantle Flagship store.

STM LOVESSome of our favourite things this week

Our WA-led ideas include a Freo flagship store that’s among the most stylish we’ve seen, a free pickleball offering, a self-care offering from a local creative, and a new business venture from an AFL legend.

Katherine Fleming

Teresa Cutter, Perth-based author of Feel Good Baking, published by Simon & Schuster.

guest chef Feel Good Baking: A beautiful lemon cake

From Perth cookbook author Teresa Cutter’s Feel Good Baking, this showpiece is super-moist, gluten-free and not too sweet, making it perfect for any occasion. Enjoy with a glass of prosecco or iced lemonade.

Teresa Cutter

The Koko Black Christmas range is one of many options in the STM gift guide.

GIFT GUIDE STM’s mega list of more than 120 Christmas present ideas

We’ve done the festive browsing for you: from gifts for under $50 to luxury splurges, unique finds from local legends, to ideas for the kids, home and garden, experiences, fashion, beauty, food and wine lovers.

Katherine Fleming, Jade Jurewicz and Megan French

Spreading the love: One Shot with Ed Sheeran is streaming now on Netflix.

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Wait, does EVERYONE love Ed Sheeran?

It would seem so, as a great new Netflix music special is proving. Here’s what else Screen Queen is watching and loving this week.

Clare Rigden

Adrian Barich for STM.

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Did the Barmy Army behave? And why do we care so much?

By the time you read this column, we’ll know whether the Barmy Army kept their promise to ‘clean up their act’ during the first Ashes Test in Perth. The suspense is delicious.

Adrian Barich

STM. 21st Anniversay Edition. Cover. Nat Locke. Radio Personality. Elizabeth Quay.

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The agony and ecstasy of owning an old dog

My dog is dying. Don’t panic. He’s fine. I’ve just become acutely aware of his mortality. He’s dying in the same sense that you and I are dying — one day at a time.

Nat Locke

Madalena's in South Fremantle.

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Madalena’s Bar a bright spot in South Freo

Burping at the table is polite in some cultures. Eating with your hands is customary in others. And at a recent sunny lunch, I rued that it was not acceptable in our culinary traditions to lick the plate. 

Katherine Fleming

Maurice Meade and STM are teaming up to offer six readers a chance to win one of the iconic hairdressers' signature Christmas packages.

STM LOVESSome of our favourite things from this week

Among our all-WA ideas is a competition to win an incredible Christmas hair package, a music podcast from an unexpected duo, crafty markets for festive shopping and a new Cottesloe beachside eatery.

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Andrew Mann’s Rottnest Island squid, chorizo and preserved lemon salad.

21 years of STM Rottnest Island squid, chorizo & preserved lemon salad

This weekend’s guest chef, Little Creatures’ Andrew Mann, shares a very summery, very West Australian recipe cooked on the barbecue.

Andrew Mann

Some of the prominent West Australians who have featured on the cover of STM came together for a special shoot: author Kim Scott, actors Tasma Walton and Emma Booth, Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti, Olympic gold medallist Nina Kennedy, cricket legend Justin Langer, Eskimo Joe frontman Kav Temperley, Wheels & Dollbaby founder Melanie Greensmith. Hair and makeup: Gabriella Dawes, Holly Garvey, Brittany Mason and Kerasilk hairstylist Amanda Magistro Location: Studio Precinct

21 years of STM 21 years, 21 covers with WA’s most recognisable faces

From actors to politicians, singers to sports stars, authors, activists and those with a powerful message, STM has featured the faces of WA on its covers for 21 years. Here, we revisit 21 of those stories.

Katherine Fleming, Jade Jurewicz, Megan French and Glen Quartermain

Watching the Big Brother Live Stream is an unexpected delight.

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Why I can’t stop tuning into the Big Brother live stream

This week we’re admitting our love for the new Big Brother, feeling depressed about The Death Of Bunny Munro, catching up with Jimmy Barnes, checking out the ARIAs and watching Train Dreams.

Clare Rigden

Adrian Barich for STM.

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As STM turns 21, its pages still connect with readers

I’ve had the privilege of claiming a little corner of STM, and it’s strange and humbling to know the words I scribble out make it into readers’ hands by Sunday and sometimes have a positive effect.

Adrian Barich

Nat Locke pictured in the studio

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The highs and lows of 16 years of STM columns

As we’re celebrating STM’s 21st birthday, I thought I’d take a self-indulgent moment to reminisce about my 16 years of contributions. Pardon me while I wander down memory lane.

Nat Locke

Producers Ross Duffer and Matt Duffer of Stranger Things sit for a portrait during the 13th SCAD TVfest at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta on February 5, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

TVCommentsStranger Things was a surprise hit. Now it’s a sensation

Matt and Ross Duffer, creators of Stranger Things, thought one season was a miracle. Now they talk about the fifth and final season, after almost a decade as one of the defining series of the streaming era.

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Source Foods on Beaufort Street, Perth.

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Perth Breakfast and Brunch: Source Foods, Perth

For my last breakfast and brunch review for STM, I wanted to return to the source of one of my earliest reviews.

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Katy Steele from Little Birdy, centre, with Voyager members Daniel Estrin and Alex Canion, all of whom will play the WA Day festival on November 22-23.

STM LOVES Some of our favourite things from this week

Our all-WA tips include a fairytale ballet, a cowboy-inspired photo exhibition, a massive line-up for the free WA Day festival, a Santorini summer long lunch, and a membership program for skincare lovers.

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How has WA changed over STM's lifetime, 2004-2025?

21 years of STMCommentsWA’s big story, from 2004 to 2015

As we consider how we have changed since STM first hit Sunday breakfast tables in 2004, that notion of WA’s size — of land, of growth and influence, of ideas and audacity — continues to be inescapable.

Malcolm Quekett

Nieuw Ruin’s Blaze Young shares her recipe for five of her favourite oyster garnishes for party season.

Guest chef Blaze Young’s recipe for party season oysters

What’s better to bring to the table during the festive season than a plate of freshly shucked Albany rock oysters? Here are a few of my favourite garnishes. Simple, bright, and guaranteed to impress.

Blaze Young

Nat Locke wears an Elliatt Leonie blazer from Mariko Boutique; satin shirt, black paisley lace layered midi dress and black bonded satin barrell leg pant from Cue; Petalo brooch from Broochella; Rani earrings and Petra rings from Mountain & Moon. Styling: Rochelle Renwick, HMU: Gail Wilton. Location: Elizabeth Quay carousel.

STM TURNS 21Radio legend on the quiz show that changed it all

From shy country lass to successful chiropractor to effervescent radio legend, the STM columnist takes a stroll down memory lane and shares moments that have defined her.

Jade Jurewicz