Iconic western suburbs hotel sues over ‘costly delays’ to $12m facelift

Iconic western suburbs hotel sues over ‘costly delays’ to $12m facelift

It’s considered an institution in Perth’s affluent western suburbs,but court documents have revealed The Claremont Hotel’s $12 million facelift may not have been as smooth sailing as its glitzy reopening made it seem.

  • byJesinta Burton

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Perth’s most expensive restaurant opens its doors

Perth’s most expensive restaurant opens its doors

Perth’s traditionally had just one steakhouse in the race. But this newcomer is calling itself the city’s best and it isn’t afraid to charge accordingly.

  • byRob Broadfield
Fosse fantastic:A stunning production of Chicago reminds us of the choreographer’s genius
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Fosse fantastic:A stunning production of Chicago reminds us of the choreographer’s genius

Perth’s Zoe Ventoura and WAAPA graduate Lucy Maunder are a dazzling double act in this outing for Bob Fosse’s murderous masterpiece.

  • byMark Naglazas
Chris Martin’s newest song says your life is a failure if you don’t see WA

Chris Martin’s newest song says your life is a failure if you don’t see WA

Coldplay’s lead singer did his bit for the state’s tourism strategy,penning and performing an original song dedicated to WA and what he called the “emerald city”.

  • byDaile Cross
Perth’s Park Avenue:Luxury brand influx transforming the CBD

Perth’s Park Avenue:Luxury brand influx transforming the CBD

The Perth retail landscape will get the biggest shake-up in decades as high-end labels line up along Murray Street.

  • byMark Naglazas
In pictures:Coldplay’s blockbuster Perth show
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In pictures:Coldplay’s blockbuster Perth show

Fans packed out Optus Stadium in Perth as British superstars Coldplay delivered a spectacular performance.

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Life in technicolour:Sparks fly as Coldplay deliver electric Perth performance

Life in technicolour:Sparks fly as Coldplay deliver electric Perth performance

From fireworks and LED wristbands to inflatable planets and alien suits,fans of British rock band Coldplay were treated to a spectacle at their highly anticipated Perth-only concert on Saturday night.

  • byJesinta Burton
Sister act:WA’s much-loved drama queens finally work together

Sister act:WA’s much-loved drama queens finally work together

Mandy and Hayley McElhinney have been on stage and screen for decades,yet it took their own play for them to team up.

  • byMark Naglazas
Gala glam takes over Crown Towers for Ronald McDonald House Charities ball
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Gala glam takes over Crown Towers for Ronald McDonald House Charities ball

The hallmark event in the Ronald McDonald House Charities WA calendar was held at Crown Towers on Saturday,bringing together Perth’s social scene for a night of fundraising and fun.

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
A week in Melbourne:Great pubs and hell-raising Asian street food gems

A week in Melbourne:Great pubs and hell-raising Asian street food gems

What’s happening in the Perth hospo scene and a trip across the nation for the race that stops the nation.

  • byRob Broadfield