No new community cases in WA as business lobby calls on better compensation scheme for New Year’s Eve cancellations

No new community cases in WA as business lobby calls on better compensation scheme for New Year’s Eve cancellations

There are still 46 close contacts from the Perth cluster who have not been tested,down from 86,as businesses impacted by New Year’s Eve event cancellations call for a better compensation program than previous lockdown grants.

  • byPeter de Kruijff

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From Yagan Square to ‘Fight Square’:Increased police presence for failing public space

From Yagan Square to ‘Fight Square’:Increased police presence for failing public space

It was meant to be the heart of the Perth CBD but within four years Yagan Square has lost all the businesses from its indoor market hall while an increased police presence has been established to curb violent crime.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
One year down:What has Perth’s celebrity Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas achieved?

One year down:What has Perth’s celebrity Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas achieved?

His term opened with controversy over transphobic comments made on commercial radio. One year on and Perth’s celebrity Lord Mayor has had to work hard to learn how to run a local government and build a greater understanding with both the LGBTQIA+ and broader community.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
Perth’s crowd pleaser:Why Vic Park is a standout for retail and nightlife

Perth’s crowd pleaser:Why Vic Park is a standout for retail and nightlife

“When you come and you walk the strip,the community engagement,you can actually feel it,it’s not fake. It’s not something that’s advertised or promoted. It’s something that’s actually quite real,” cafe owner Sandro Puca said.

  • byRachel Simmonds
Sticking to the suburbs:Why Perth workers are staying away from the CBD

Sticking to the suburbs:Why Perth workers are staying away from the CBD

Committee for Perth chief executive Marion Fulker said it was uncertain if there would be a return to normal for the CBD. “There were already warning signs,retail was already in decline,vacancy rates were already higher in the CBD than elsewhere,” she said.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
Colourful call heeded as annual charity fundraiser returns to Perth

Colourful call heeded as annual charity fundraiser returns to Perth

More than $1 million was raised on Saturday night at a packed-out Crown Perth for the Ronald McDonald House Charities WA Ball.

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Businesses lament Perth homelessness surge as McGowan’s 100-bed facility lies in wait

Businesses lament Perth homelessness surge as McGowan’s 100-bed facility lies in wait

As businesses like Sorrento Restaurant in Northbridge reel from a surge in rough sleepers,a $6.7m government-funded CBD homelessness facility is operating at roughly a quarter of capacity.

  • byDavid Prestipino andSarah Brookes
Optimism shines through in Perth performer’s story of life with autism

Optimism shines through in Perth performer’s story of life with autism

A Perth performer’s award-winning story has its sights set on overseas performances following a successful debut at Fringe World and a revamp of the heartfelt show.

  • byCameron Myles
End of an era:Homelessness claims iconic Northbridge Italian restaurant

End of an era:Homelessness claims iconic Northbridge Italian restaurant

The owner of Sorrento Italian Restaurant,a stalwart of the Northbridge dining scene,has lashed the City of Perth,police and the government after constant issues with homelessness forced them to close their doors after more than 50 years serving Perth diners.

  • byDavid Prestipino
Closing time of new Perth CBD nightclub with robotic cocktail machine under scrutiny

Closing time of new Perth CBD nightclub with robotic cocktail machine under scrutiny

Approval of the nightclub has drawn criticism as the city struggles to contain anti-social behaviour.

  • byDavid Prestipino
Inside the humble Cottesloe home that led Australia through World War II
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Inside the humble Cottesloe home that led Australia through World War II

I found myself deeply moved by the home itself,and how its simplicity reflects a way of living that has much to teach us in our modern age.

  • byDavid Allan-Petale