‘I went boom,boom,boom’:Councillor’s on-camera meltdown enters Zoom bloopers hall of fame

‘I went boom,boom,boom’:Councillor’s on-camera meltdown enters Zoom bloopers hall of fame

A Perth councillor known for increasingly “odd” behaviour including bringing a large stick into chambers and waving it around has now taken the fight online.

  • bySarah Brookes

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Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest to foot bill for investigation into Indiana Teahouse facelift as battle over design continues

Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest to foot bill for investigation into Indiana Teahouse facelift as battle over design continues

The vision for the Indiana Tea House is to deliver a new icon for Perth,“a backyard for locals and a front door for visitors”. But there’s plenty of hurdles and naysayers for the developer to clear before this ageing beauty is given a cosmetic makeover.

  • bySarah Brookes
Fireworks fatigue could see Skyworks paused

Fireworks fatigue could see Skyworks paused

The annual Australia Day fireworks-driven extravaganza is up for review before next year as Perth Mayor Basil Zempilas suggests it could be time for a pause or refresh of the event.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
Protesters howl down rejection of anti-vaccine mandate petition at Fremantle council

Protesters howl down rejection of anti-vaccine mandate petition at Fremantle council

Protesters against mandatory COVID-19 vaccination banged on windows at the Fremantle council building and chanted “no mandate” after a majority of councillors rejected their request for the local government to be “pro-choice”.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
‘Dangerous’ beach shacks at Blowholes Campground where Cleo Smith went missing to be torn down

‘Dangerous’ beach shacks at Blowholes Campground where Cleo Smith went missing to be torn down

A popular holiday destination just over 900km from Perth,the shacks at the Blowholes Campground recently received negative feedback from visitors.

  • byHolly Thompson
The City of Perth still has a ‘way to go to rebuild trust of ratepayers’ as revolving door signals staff issues

The City of Perth still has a ‘way to go to rebuild trust of ratepayers’ as revolving door signals staff issues

The suspension of the capital city council was a chance for renewal with new executive staff put in place to lead the way forward,but a year after new councillors were elected four out of four general managers there when they started are all gone.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
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Trouble in the Teahouse:Cottesloe council puts a hold on Indiana redevelopment plans

Trouble in the Teahouse:Cottesloe council puts a hold on Indiana redevelopment plans

The Forrest’s investment company Tattarang publicly revealed a new redevelopment proposal for the site on December 5 following a stunted design-process but has run into a new set of concerns from the council.

  • 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 boy mauled by two dogs outside Baldivis home

Perth boy mauled by two dogs outside Baldivis home

Dwayne Petergrew was playing with friends in a laneway at the back of his house around 4pm when his neighbour two doors down accidentally left the garage door open and her two Bull Arab Staffy-crosses escaped.

  • byHeather McNeill
Lock up your fur babies:Fremantle ‘cat ban’ would restrict felines to leashes and cages outside homes

Lock up your fur babies:Fremantle ‘cat ban’ would restrict felines to leashes and cages outside homes

The City of Fremantle council looks set to alter its local cat law to make local government controlled roads,parks,verges and other property prohibited ares for pets and strays.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
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