The Latest Breaking News from Perth

Fire crews rushed to Perth city centre to tackle chimney blaze above popular restaurant

Three units were spotted on Perth's High Street on Thursday evening after receiving reports of smoke billowing from a rooftop

Daily Record · May 13, 2022

Coffee and food chain Bob & Berts set to open on Perth's High Street in July - creating 35 jobs

The business is transforming the High Street property into a new coffee shop with a “relaxed, family-friendly style, with a cosy interior and alfresco dining space for customers to enjoy"

Daily Record · May 12, 2022

Billion-dollar infrastructure budget blowout highlights impact of labour, supplies shortages

While much has been made of the effects rising costs and labour shortages are having on housing construction in Perth, the state budget lays bare the impact on the state's finances — and it's a billion-dollar problem.

ABC News · May 12, 2022

Boy dies in hospital after falling from height at Perth construction site

A 12-year-old boy who was critically injured when he fell from a height at a residential construction site in Perth's south-east dies, his family confirms.

ABC News · May 12, 2022

Staff shortages due to lengthy red tape for skilled migrants, employers say

Australian businesses need skilled workers now, but are migration laws getting in the way? Perth hairdresser Elizabeth Stillisano has lost thousands of dollars in business due to ongoing staff shortages and she wants the government to review its sponsorship policy.

ABC News · May 11, 2022

St Johnstone 1 Aberdeen 0: Saints set for play-off as victory sends Dundee down

Callum Hendry netted the only goal of the game and that confirmed the Perth side's 11th-place finish

Daily Record · May 11, 2022

Fruit picker told to expect jail after being filmed beating cat to death

Max Loketi's defence lawyer argued that his client had attacked the animal in "the most humane way he could", but a Perth magistrate disagreed.

ABC News · May 11, 2022

Horse racing tips plus best bets for York, Newton Abbot, Worcester, Bath, Perth and Gowran Park

Our man Garry Owen picks out his top selections for Wednesday's racing action.

Daily Record · May 11, 2022

Minority SNP administration to be formed in Perth and Kinross Council after no coalition arrangement

It is understood the proposal for the SNP to form a minority administration will go before councillors on May 25

Daily Record · May 10, 2022

Perth City South councillor Willie Wilson carries out last civic duty after 42 years of service

The lifelong Lib Dem marked his exit from Perth and Kinross Council affairs by attending the 100th birthday celebrations of Perth’s Hilda Blues

Daily Record · May 10, 2022