Zempilas uses council meeting to lambast ‘stitch up’ over East Perth car park plan

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.

  • byJesinta Burton

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A Bears superfan,a few beers and $1000 trademark:The wild story behind NRL expansion drama

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.

  • byAdam Pengilly andAdrian Proszenko
‘Must have strong business case’:Western Bears bid officially torpedoed
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‘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.

  • byAdrian Proszenko andAdam Pengilly
Go fish:The small Perth bar where you shop for your fish and have chef cook it your way

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.

  • byMax Veenhuyzen
Perth Concert Hall’s $150 million refresh ramps up

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.

  • byHamish Hastie
State has ‘spat the dummy’ over East Perth primary school:Zempilas

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.

  • byHolly Thompson
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91 Days Later:Minister and Zempilas in war of words over Perth night space

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.

  • byJesinta Burton
The show all musical theatre lovers should see at least once arrives in Perth

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.

  • byCameron Woodhead
‘It was instantaneous’:Meet Perth’s very own Jerry and George

‘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.

  • byMark Naglazas
Why you won’t find this woman’s name on the list of Australian victims of domestic violence murders

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”.

  • byGary Adshead
Dullsville? Hardly:Perth people share the city they know

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.

  • byMark Naglazas