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‘Aren’t what they used to be’: other Australian states quick to rule out bids for 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victorian withdrawal

Perth’s lord mayor is keen but all other Australian states have ruled out stepping in to replace Victoria

The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2023

Nelson Ave in East Perth renamed Sailani Ave to honour contribution of Indian Anzacs

A street in the City of Perth is renamed in recognition of Private Nain Singh Sailani, following a personal request from India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

ABC News · May 23, 2023

East Perth Primary School plan relies on complex deal between West Australian government and the City of Perth

Plans to build the first public school in Perth's CBD in more than 100 years are unveiled, but the proposal relies on a complex deal between the state government and the City of Perth.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023

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War of words over Perth's City of Light branding after criticism in WA Parliament

Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has jumped to the defence of the marketing campaign in the face of a Labor MLA's scathing criticisms, insisting the moniker is both relevant and effective.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2023

Revitalising Perth's CBD a 'team game' amid calls to lower commercial rents in empty spaces

There is widespread agreement that the city centre needs more residents, businesses and foot traffic but considerable disagreement on the best way to encourage people to come back.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2023

Australia Day in Perth will be much different this year, with Skyworks cancelled after almost 40 years

It used to draw crowds of more than 300,000, but Perth's Australia Day Skyworks has lost its lustre. Has the massive pyrotechnics show been extinguished for good?

ABC News · Jan 19, 2023

Your guide to enjoying 2022 New Year's Eve celebrations in Perth

Crowd numbers at New Year's Eve celebrations in Perth are expected to bounce back from last year in the absence of COVID restrictions.

ABC News · Dec 30, 2022

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Violent offenders to be banned from West Australian entertainment precincts following death of Giuseppe Raco

The West Australian government will introduce new laws to ban people convicted of violent and sexual offences from Northbridge, Fremantle, Scarborough, Hillarys and Mandurah for five years.

ABC News · Sep 28, 2022

Perth homeless centre denied planning permission after council bows to community opposition

The City of Perth has refused an application to relocate a 63-year-old homeless centre 200 metres around the corner, with the Lord Mayor saying the city is "disproportionately carrying the burden" of homelessness services.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2022

Perth Australia Day Skyworks vaccination change sparks row over COVID-19 health advice

A short-lived requirement for people attending Perth's Australia Day Skyworks to be vaccinated against COVID-19 ends in a dispute between the city council and WA government.

ABC News · Jan 25, 2022

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