The City of Perth has extended the deadline over a $25 million contribution towards the WACA pool but costs could pile up due to legal issues with its funding agreement.
Basil Zempilas has needed to draw on his renowned reserves of energy and enthusiasm in a tough 18 months as City of Perth lord mayor, while questions swirl about his political future.
World Games 2027 Bid Committee chair Tanya Brown says the flow-on effect on businesses from hosting the sporting event in Perth would be “astronomical”.
Perth's lord mayor has called for WA's mask mandate to be rolled back by the end of the month, while declining to get behind removing the state's vaccination requirements.
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The City of Perth has offered free night time parking, free alfresco dining and $5,000 cash grants to support businesses as COVID-19 curbs visitor and worker activity in the CBD.
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The head of WA's peak sporting body has declined to back a bid for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing the short lead time and minimal impact it would have on grassroots athletics.
The Premier said today Western Australia will not bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, saying the state needed to retain its financial firepower for more important issues.
Basil Zempilas has reaffirmed his support for the Perth City Deal after the state government lashed the city's councillors for voting against developing a public swimming pool at the WACA Ground.
The lack of a unified development overview plan for the city was flagged at a Property Council event today as one key issue hindering Perth's evolution.
Work has begun on a $22 million enhancement of Roe Street, the first major project under way as part of a $1.5 billion deal the City of Perth struck with the state and federal government.
The Western Australian Cricket Association has secured $34 million in funding commitments to advance plans to upgrade its grounds, as well as develop a museum and community aquatic centre.
Stock broking advisory Argonaut has launched a two-pronged campaign to assist victims of the Wooroloo bushfire, establishing the Brokerage for Bushfire Relief initiative.
Basil Zempilas has reiterated support for reviewing Perth's rates structure, as new data showed WA's office occupancy declining on the back of the state's five-day lockdown.
City of Perth councillors have accepted thousands of dollars' worth of gifts since October, with Perron Group, Rio Tinto and Primewest among a notable list of benefactors.
The 229-room DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront has welcomed its first guests today, the latest project of several Hilton hotels under way or in the pipeline for Western Australia.
Basil Zempilas has rejected claims the City of Perth has banned the Salvation Army from feeding the city's homeless population, arguing nothing could be further from the truth.
Perth experienced the highest rate of workers returning to the office out of all mainland capital cities during October, according to a Property Council of Australia survey.
Just days into his term as Perth Lord Mayor, Basil Zempilas will be the subject of a city protest this weekend over comments he made about gender identity on morning radio.
