City of Perth backflips into WACA pool deal but won’t fund upkeep

City of Perth backflips into WACA pool deal but won’t fund upkeep

Councillors voted unanimously on Tuesday to put up $25 million towards the capital costs of a new aquatic facility at the WACA but have refused to cover maintenance costs.

  • byPeter de Kruijff

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WACA pool could cost only half of the $151 million claimed by Perth council

WACA pool could cost only half of the $151 million claimed by Perth council

A rapid review by WA’s infrastructure advisory body of the City of Perth’s business case,which was used as the basis for the council to reject paying for a WACA aquatic facility,suggested the local government might only pay $77 million over 40 years.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
Rainbow flags to fly as Perth floats ‘pride hub’ plan

Rainbow flags to fly as Perth floats ‘pride hub’ plan

Nine months after Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas’ comments about the transgender community,Perth could become home to the country’s second LGBTQ+ hub.

  • byMarta Pascual Juanola
Premier Mark McGowan livid after Perth council rejects $100 million WACA pool plan

Premier Mark McGowan livid after Perth council rejects $100 million WACA pool plan

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has vowed to make the City of Perth contribute to the $100 million WACA redevelopment despite the council voting not to back the project.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
Zempilas,Triple M can’t score with Perth radio audience but that’s still an ‘excellent result’

Zempilas,Triple M can’t score with Perth radio audience but that’s still an ‘excellent result’

Ask Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas what it means to come almost last for Perth radio listeners and he’ll tell you that it shows he’s a success.

  • byAja Styles
Perth city deal on the rocks with WACA pool too pricey for council

Perth city deal on the rocks with WACA pool too pricey for council

City of Perth ratepayers could be on the hook for $151.5 million over 40 years if a plan to build a public pool at the WACA went ahead.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
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Disjointed,derelict,depressing:What’s gone wrong with Perth?
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Disjointed,derelict,depressing:What’s gone wrong with Perth?

The city feels hollowed out amid failed public spaces and social problems are glaring as it’s becoming clear that many workers have shifted to work from home permanently.

  • byGareth Parker
Perth Mayor’s motion ‘misses mark’:Basil Zempilas gets police (some) free CBD parking
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Perth Mayor’s motion ‘misses mark’:Basil Zempilas gets police (some) free CBD parking

The Lord Mayor has moved to deliver one of his key election commitments,which he says could improve police numbers and therefore safety in the central city.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
Perth homelessness up almost 60 per cent in six months

Perth homelessness up almost 60 per cent in six months

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Perth has increased by 58 per cent over the past six months as vulnerable West Australians struggle to find accommodation in a tight rental market.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
Perth council eyes CBD car parks for night homeless shelters in winter trial

Perth council eyes CBD car parks for night homeless shelters in winter trial

The City of Perth council voted unanimously on Tuesday night to investigate the feasibility of a trial,a key election promise from Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
Supermarket to capitalise on Perth shopping doldrums as more move into the heart of the city

Supermarket to capitalise on Perth shopping doldrums as more move into the heart of the city

Woolworths has revealed its plans for the City of Perth’s first full-line supermarket which is looking to capitalise on future growth opportunities in West Perth and the $227 million Subi East redevelopment.

  • byPeter de Kruijff