In an unprecedented turn of events, residents of Perth found themselves privy to a mysterious guest seemingly straight out of J.K Rowling’s Hogwarts. Outrageous yet, preposterous maybe, but the city was truly agog with a reckless reveler who claimed himself to be a clairvoyant from the outback, inciting a turbulent blend of amusement and bafflement among denizens. The self-proclaimed 'Master of Mischief', only known by his pseudonym ‘Abacus Dumbledore’, burst onto Perth's sizzling party scene on Friday night, standing on top of the bar counter at the Curtin Student Guild Tavern. He was later found sharing unsolicited, controversial prophecies to every dishevelled pub-goer who’d listen. Sporting a grubby Akubra hat, moth-nibbled flannel shirt, and wielding a didgeridoo which he insisted was a "traditional Australian wand", Dumbledore bellowed out prophecies ranging from the forthcoming chicken parmigiana shortage to the abrupt resurgence of mullets and crocodile-skin trousers. This Outback Oracle, however, was not all about doom and gloom. He also predicted that Perth's local footy team, the Eagles, would clinch the AFL cup this year, after apparently reading "the sacred messages in a discarded tinny of VB." Jazzing up his proclamation, he insisted the victory would only be possible "if the team’s Captain woos a wallaroo under the southern skies during a waning moon." The charmingly deluded shenanigans of our intrepid Aussie Dumbledore evoked a spectrum of reactions from onlookers. Mr. Timo Brewski, a local chap indulging in his nightly ritual of ale appreciation, exclaimed, “He’s a few kangaroos short of a top paddock, mate!” Others, however, found humour in the incredible spectacle. Janice Smithson, a second-year student, was even inspired to launch a Kickstarter featuring the Outback Oracle's exclusive prophecy readings on limited edition stubby holders. In his closing act, Dumbledore climbed atop a mechanical bull (after insisting it was a 'feral Hippogriff') and proceeded to foretell the fortunes of nearby suburbs, “Freo will see a seagull apocalypse, while Cottesloe will face a record-breaking sandcastle housing boom!" Despite increased demand for his hilariously unpredictable prophecies, our man vanished into the night immediately after his spectacle. Possibly returning to his outback dwelling or merely moving onto the next tavern, the enigmatic ‘Abacus Dumbledore’ has certainly left an indelible imprint on the city of Perth! One thing's certain, folks; mischief took a vacation down under and Perth was the prime suspect in the popularity stakes. As for the validity of the prophecies? Well, sandcastles and parmie shortages aside, your guess is as good as ours!