Subiaco City Council has been advised to demolish and rebuild the fire-damaged Rokeby Road headquarters, an action that could cost the local government up to $20 million. The fate of Subiaco’s council chambers and administrative center has been in limbo since September 6, after a fire broke out in the server room when water dripped … Read more
Beach weather is finally back – just in time for school vacationers to experience the hottest day in five months. In a sure sign that summer conditions are just around the corner, the mercury reached 28.9°C at 2:26 p.m., giving those lucky enough to score during the school holidays to enjoy a much-needed beach day. … Read more
A prominent tourism operator in Central Australia has been cleared of all charges related to a fatal accident involving a tour bus earlier this year. Most important points: A tourism operator has been cleared of charges over a fatal bus crash The charges related to an incident near Hermannsburg, in Central Australia A man, 69, … Read more
UPDATE: A 39-year-old man has been charged with a violent assault in Northbridge, in which he allegedly cut another man on the neck with scissors. Perth detectives attacked the alleged attacker overnight following a manhunt sparked after Dylan Pownall was attacked around 11:45 p.m. Friday. The accused, Noranda, is due to appear before the Northbridge … Read more
Tourists are opting to drive through Alice Springs instead of staying overnight because they fear for their safety, a Central Australian tourism body says. Key points: Tourism operators say tourists are avoiding staying in Alice Springs due to rising crime rates They’re urging the NT government to act immediately to reinforce law and order Alcohol-fuelled assault rates … Read more
A leading public school in Perth wants to ban the terms “head girl” and “head boy” in a revamp of its leadership titles. The West Australian reports that the Applecross Senior High School board was reviewing the traditional titles for its student leaders. Instead, it examines “more inclusive and representative leadership titles”. Your local newspaper, … Read more
King Charles gives thanksSky News King Charles releases statement on eve of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral: We ‘prepare to say goodbye’PEOPLE King Charles leaves Clarence House for Buckingham PalaceThe Royal Family Channel King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla are ‘deeply moved’ by support after Queen Elizabeth II’s deathFox news King Charles III and Queen Consort … Read more
The price of petrol in Perth has fallen to its lowest level since January, providing some relief for households burdened by rising housing and food costs. The average price of unleaded gasoline in the metropolitan region drops to 151.9 cents a liter on Tuesday, the cheapest day of the city’s biweekly cycle. It is the … Read more
After a long winter, which drenched Perth with the wettest August in four years, the sun is finally on the horizon. In a sign that a long-awaited spring is just around the corner, Perth is ready for blue skies and 23-degree days to bring us back to the weather our city is used to. The … Read more
Passengers traveling on the Armadale line have been told to expect delays on Saturday night following an incident. TransPerth issued a delay warning to train passengers just before 5pm while it looked for a solution to a technical problem. The outage lasted about an hour after TransPerth first reported the issue to the public. A … Read more