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Monika Kos.

Three Things I Love: News anchor Monika Kos on her favourite Perth haunts

She’s been a familiar face on our TVs for decades, breaking story after story. Now, Monika Kos reveals something different: the Perth places closest to her heart.

  • Emma Young

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About 115,000 people saw in the New Year at fireworks displays at Elizabeth Quay.

Police presence drives down crime as over 100,000 people flocked to Perth to see in 2025

WA Police enjoyed a slightly quieter night than usual as an increased presence in entertainment precincts saw a reduction in arrests compared to previous years.

  • Rebecca Peppiatt
Teagan and Sam Rybka, athletes and social media influencers.
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Perth dresses up for opening night of musical phenomenon Wicked

Wicked has been casting its spell over ecstatic capacity audiences in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and on Thursday night it was Perth’s turn.

Sheridan Adams performs Defying Gravity.

Rejoicify! Just for this moment, a definishly unmissable Wicked flies into Perth

The new production that opened at Crown Perth on Thursday night proves this blockbuster musical is as beguiling, provocative and culturally astute as ever.

  • Emma Young
Farmers Market on Manning recently moved to Bentley.

Reprieve for major Perth farmers’ market after government steps in

WAtoday reported last week that the more than 80-stall market visited by more than 3000 people each Saturday would abruptly close after operating for 15 years. 

  • Emma Young
Boorloo Bridge lighting testing.

Testing starts on groundbreaking light show for new Perth bridge

Ambitious plans to transform the eastern foreshore gateway to Perth city have reached new milestones, including testing of a state-of-the-art moving light show.

  • Emma Young
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‘The Boab’ at Cottesloe 2021.

Sculpture by the Sea rejected funding that could have saved event: premier

Roger Cook said local governments had offered to fund the now-cancelled Sculpture by the Sea event if the location was moved from Cottesloe to a different beach.

  • Holly Thompson
Stormie Mills.

Three Things I Love: Street artist Stormie Mills names his Perth faves

The revered street artist has recently moved to Venice, but that’s given him a new perspective on the landscapes and culture of the city he once called home.

  • Emma Young
Felicity, Laura and Natasha McLeish.
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Crown Perth gets pearly glow with Ronald McDonald House charity ball

More than 1000 West Australians came together on Saturday to celebrate the pearl-themed 30th Ronald McDonald House Charities WA Gala Ball at Crown Perth, a fundraiser for families with sick children.

John Butler 2024

Three Things I Love: What first struck John Butler about his chosen hometown

You might be able to guess the place the musician feels most at home. But you might not guess the things that struck him about it after first moving to WA.

  • Emma Young

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