The Latest Breaking News from Perth

Council-owned flats in Perthshire town will be sold at auction despite calls to be used to house displaced Ukrainians

The Cumberland Barracks - formerly known as Yeomanry Barracks - were built in Coupar Angus between 1745 and 1766

Daily Record · Mar 4, 2022

Council will progress moves to help "unluckiest street in the whole of Perth and Kinross"

Pullar Terrace in Perth has been plagued with a plethora of issues over the years

Daily Record · Mar 4, 2022

Bushfire threatens homes north of Perth

Western Australians in the path of a bushfire north of Perth have been told to leave now, as the blaze moves towards homes.

AAP · Mar 4, 2022

Covid travel: ‘Hermit’ Australian state opens border to visitors after 697 days

Families emotionally reunited at Perth airport as Western Australia opened its border Thursday

Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2022

Western Force returns to Perth Oval for first Super Rugby home game against Queensland Reds

When the Super Rugby season kicked off, the Western Force were hopeful, but not confident, of getting back home to play. Now, finally, the Force's fans will get to see them at Perth Oval for their match against the Reds.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2022

WA Premier Mark McGowan won't rule out closing the border again in future

As Western Australia's hard border falls for the first time in nearly 700 days, Premier Mark McGowan says he cannot guarantee it is gone for good.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2022

WA border open after two years of COVID-19 travel restrictions, bringing tears of joy in Perth

Western Australia's hard border is lifted and the state opens back up to the world, prompting emotional scenes at Perth Airport and queues of motorists at road checkpoints as travellers pour in.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2022

3 talking points as Rangers slog to victory through Glen Kamara against St Johnstone

The Finn netted a rapid goal in Perth and it was enough to give the champions all three points but it was nervy at times.

Daily Record · Mar 2, 2022

WA had two years to get homeless people off the street. So why are they still stranded as Covid surges?

As Western Australia is bringing down its hard border it is disturbing to see how little has changed for the most vulnerable

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2022

Ovo Energy to cut 222 Scottish jobs through voluntary redundancies

700 workers will continue to work from home as the company plans to keep three offices open

Insider UK · Mar 2, 2022