City of Perth signs off on Stokes’ laneway sale as he mulls redevelopment

City of Perth signs off on Stokes’ laneway sale as he mulls redevelopment

The City of Perth has agreed to hand over a public road to billionaire media mogul Kerry Stokes in a contentious $675,000 deal.

  • byJesinta Burton

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City of Perth cops flak over billionaire’s unprecedented bid for public road

City of Perth cops flak over billionaire’s unprecedented bid for public road

Billionaire media mogul Kerry Stokes looks set to become the first person to buy a public laneway from the City of Perth in a $675,000 deal.

  • byJesinta Burton
E-scooters cleared from Perth streets amid insurance woes
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E-scooters cleared from Perth streets amid insurance woes

The City of Perth has dragged more than 200 blue Bird e-scooters from its streets after the embattled provider allowed its riders’ insurance to lapse.

  • byJesinta Burton
Perth Council House to light up green and gold for Matildas on Sunday

Perth Council House to light up green and gold for Matildas on Sunday

The FIFA Fan Festival is set to continue with Wednesday’s semi-final against england televised at Forrest Place.

  • byAlex Condon
As Lightscape closes,state announces next Kings Park tourist spectacle

As Lightscape closes,state announces next Kings Park tourist spectacle

EverNow,featuring the “reimagining” of Boorna Waanginy:The Trees Speak,which drew 300,000 people in 2017 and 2019,will include a series of free events.

  • byDaile Cross
Why 46 Perth and Northbridge restaurants,hotels and bars are joining forces

Why 46 Perth and Northbridge restaurants,hotels and bars are joining forces

The City of Perth has kicked in $400,000 to host a new food festival which will see bespoke dining events and a raft of special offers at restaurants and bars.

  • byRob Broadfield
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City of Perth sued by ex-top lawyer for ‘unfair dismissal’
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City of Perth sued by ex-top lawyer for ‘unfair dismissal’

The City of Perth’s former top lawyer is suing the council and its chief executive,claiming she was wrongfully terminated.

  • byMichael Genovese
A tale of two cities:Post-pandemic Perth and Melbourne go their own ways

A tale of two cities:Post-pandemic Perth and Melbourne go their own ways

People are flocking into the Perth and Melbourne CBDs for strikingly different reasons,giving us a glimpse into the future of the modern Australian city.

  • byMark Naglazas
Get over it,Brissie:Perth deserves its high liveability ranking
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Get over it,Brissie:Perth deserves its high liveability ranking

Perth rocketed up the Economist’s annual Global Liveability Index to 12th spot. How about congrats instead of griping?

  • byMark Naglazas
‘Streets should be for people’:Nedlands family fight back over verge swing fine

‘Streets should be for people’:Nedlands family fight back over verge swing fine

In an era in which homes are on ever-smaller blocks with ever-fewer trees,a local council has ordered play equipment removed from a front verge used by many.

  • byEmma Young
‘Night-mayor start’:Anghie’s mayoral campaign hits first hurdle

‘Night-mayor start’:Anghie’s mayoral campaign hits first hurdle

High-profile architect Sandy Anghie’s Perth lord mayoral campaign has hit its first hurdle,with city officers and councillors pouring cold water on her bid to help the city shed its sleepy reputation.

  • byJesinta Burton