For thousands of years, the Whadjuk Nyoongar people have lived on the lands of Boorloo (Perth) and used yarning to pass history, culture and perspectives of the future between generations.

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2026

What is a home actually for?

May 2026

Cassie Power & James Norton

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Cassie Power and James Norton knew that buying a house in their 20s was the responsible thing to do, but realised the life they had envisioned for themselves was incompatible with owning bricks and mortar. The two of them share tales from nearly a decade of adventures, trading stability for spontaneity, and encourage us to reflect on what makes a home and how it can serve our experience of life.

What is a home actually for?

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