Adrian Lowe

Mar 23, 2025 | perthnow.com.au | Adrian Lowe

What makes us happy, and why are some places in the world seemingly perennially cheerful — and more so than others? For the eighth year in a row, Finland was this week named the world’s happiest country, with other Nordic nations Denmark, Sweden and Iceland also near the top of the list — again. Australia slipped just out of the top 10, to 11th place, just above New Zealand in 12th.

Mar 22, 2025 | thewest.com.au | Adrian Lowe

What makes us happy, and why are some places in the world seemingly perennially cheerful — and more so than others? For the eighth year in a row, Finland was this week named the world’s happiest country, with other Nordic nations Denmark, Sweden and Iceland also near the top of the list — again. Australia slipped just out of the top 10, to 11th place, just above New Zealand in 12th.

Feb 15, 2025 | thewest.com.au | Adrian Lowe

Former West Coast Eagles defender Tom Barrass has shared photos of his elegant wedding to influencer Nadia Rosa on Instagram just one day after tying the knot. The former vice-captain of the Eagles and Nadia posted an aesthetic sneak peek into their glamourous wedding on Friday with the simple caption, “Mr & Mrs Barrass . 14.2.25 ❤️”. The pair shared their wedding with a large group of family and friends under a gazebo adorned with lights on Valentines Day, just over a year after getting engaged.

Feb 1, 2025 | thewest.com.au | Adrian Lowe

An alarming number of Australians have no ready access to cash in their local community, while there’s been a similar jump in those with just one option to access it. As Australians increasingly shun cash for everyday use, banks have closed branches and shut down ATMs, or sold them to private providers, which generally charge high fees.

Jan 4, 2025 | thewest.com.au | Adrian Lowe

New LA district attorney meets with Menendez brothers’ family as he continues to review the case