Not even the WA government’s best pitch could stop Taylor Swift shaking off Perth

Not even the WA government’s best pitch could stop Taylor Swift shaking off Perth

Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti has revealed efforts were made by the state’s well-resourced tourism bureaucrats to bring Taylor Swift west,but it came to naught.

  • byHamish Hastie

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Stars in their eyes:Perth’s finest restaurant aims sky-high in global chef search

Stars in their eyes:Perth’s finest restaurant aims sky-high in global chef search

Wildflower aims high,Christmas at home in Perth just got fancy,and for those who love chewing the (wagyu) fat,there’s a little global food gossip here too.

  • byRob Broadfield
Seven years and millions of dollars spent but Perth’s Piccadilly Theatre still sitting empty

Seven years and millions of dollars spent but Perth’s Piccadilly Theatre still sitting empty

The stalled project provides insight into what’s happening – or not happening – across the rest of the city,whose many heritage buildings are boarded up because the owners are not motivated to develop their properties.

  • byMark Naglazas
Second Kings Park fire contained,this time near Jacob’s Ladder

Second Kings Park fire contained,this time near Jacob’s Ladder

Emergency services crews have contained a fire that began in scrub near the bottom of Jacob’s Ladder.

  • byJesinta Burton
Australia’s most liveable suburb is in Perth

Australia’s most liveable suburb is in Perth

The worst-performing places were outer suburban areas with rapidly growing greenfield developments and often lagging infrastructure.

  • byRachael Dexter andDaile Cross
‘Déjà vu’:Basil Zempilas defeats Sandy Anghie for second term as Lord Mayor

‘Déjà vu’:Basil Zempilas defeats Sandy Anghie for second term as Lord Mayor

Prominent media personality Basil Zempilas has defeated rival Sandy Anghie to secure a second term as Lord Mayor of the City of Perth.

  • byJesinta Burton
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City of Perth,ex-top lawyer in last-ditch peace talks as ‘mystery’ report surfaces
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City of Perth,ex-top lawyer in last-ditch peace talks as ‘mystery’ report surfaces

The City of Perth,its chief executive,and the ex-top lawyer accusing them of unfair dismissal will embark on a final attempt at peace talks amid the delivery of a mystery audit report.

  • byJesinta Burton
City of Perth hit with demand after ‘defamatory’ mystery letter

City of Perth hit with demand after ‘defamatory’ mystery letter

A mystery letter levelling “incorrect” and “defamatory” allegations against senior staff at the City of Perth has sparked further inquiries by the Department of Local Government.

  • byJesinta Burton andMichael Genovese
State defends $7.8m City of Perth probe as another legal pursuit hits dead end

State defends $7.8m City of Perth probe as another legal pursuit hits dead end

On Wednesday,Supreme Court Justice Matthew Howard dismissed the state’s attempt to have ex-councillor Lily Chen fined for contempt of court.

  • byJesinta Burton
True to his word,Zempilas readies for another tilt at Perth mayoral role

True to his word,Zempilas readies for another tilt at Perth mayoral role

City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has officially thrown his hat into the ring for a second term,challenging fellow councillor Sandy Anghie for the top job.

  • byJesinta Burton
Zempilas shuts down speculation after selling his $1.9m West Perth apartment

Zempilas shuts down speculation after selling his $1.9m West Perth apartment

Basil Zempilas’ $1.9 million inner-city apartment is a fitting residence for Perth’s Lord Mayor. And his decision to sell has only fuelled speculation he’s eyeing a tilt at state politics.

  • byJesinta Burton