City of Perth
Zempilas uses council meeting to lambast ‘stitch up’ over East Perth car park plan
Perth Lord Mayor and Liberal candidate Basil Zempilas has launched a blistering tirade as his row with the state government over the East Perth Primary School intensifies.
- by Jesinta Burton
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A Bears superfan, a few beers and $1000 trademark: The wild story behind NRL expansion drama
The Western Bears are dead. So if a new Perth franchise can be saved, what will it be called? That’s where a Sydney man comes in after buying up all the prospective names for the new team.
- by Adam Pengilly and Adrian Proszenko
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NRL 2024
‘Must have strong business case’: Western Bears bid officially torpedoed
Peter Cumins’ hopes of returning to the negotiating table have been dashed after the NRL opted to move on from his failed Perth license bid.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Adam Pengilly
Go fish: The small Perth bar where you shop for your fish and have chef cook it your way
On the menu: Australia’s finest seafood - prepared by a gun WA chef - plus a tight wine list and Swanny D on tap.
- by Max Veenhuyzen
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Planning and development
Perth Concert Hall’s $150 million refresh ramps up
The state and federal governments have released artists’ impressions of the rejuvenated 51-year-old heritage-listed facility, confirming works will begin next year.
- by Hamish Hastie
State has ‘spat the dummy’ over East Perth primary school: Zempilas
Construction of East Perth Primary School, stalled for more than a year over a stoush between the state and City of Perth, will proceed without the City’s agreement.
- by Holly Thompson
91 Days Later: Minister and Zempilas in war of words over Perth night space
The blame game over Ruah’s safe night space for women has been reignited, with the city’s lord mayor claiming it’s now been closed longer on the state’s watch.
- by Jesinta Burton
The show all musical theatre lovers should see at least once arrives in Perth
Everyone onstage seems to relish channelling the rebellious energy of the downtrodden artistic demimonde, who live and love on their terms and stand ready to stick it to the man.
- by Cameron Woodhead
‘It was instantaneous’: Meet Perth’s very own Jerry and George
Friendships are flourishing around Perth, with cafes and bars full of people who clearly love each other; we guarantee that reading this will make you smile.
- by Mark Naglazas
Opinion
Domestic violence
Why you won’t find this woman’s name on the list of Australian victims of domestic violence murders
Her partner pleaded guilty to doing “an act as a result of which the life, health or safety” of his victim “was likely to be endangered”.
- by Gary Adshead
Dullsville? Hardly: Perth people share the city they know
Think Perth is quiet? You just need to know where to go. Here are some Perth punters who can definitely give you some inspiration for what to do this weekend.
- by Mark Naglazas
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