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Parking in the CBD on average costs Perth drivers $38.81 per day.

Where is Perth’s most expensive car park?

Parking in the Perth CBD is costing drivers $5 more than it did in 2013, but depending on where you go, that can blow out to a lot more.

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Lightscape installation Mycelium Network by international artist Stevie Thompson.

The inspiration behind an otherworldly network of glowing mushrooms in Kings Park

More than 50,000 kilometres of cables, fibre optics and lighting components will power 18 installations across Kings Park as part of the immersive Lightscape experience.

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A younger crowd has made the Doubleview Bowling Club their local hangout spot.

Why WA’s bowls clubs are fast becoming the trendy spot for under-30s

Perth’s youth reckon they have cracked the code for the perfect weekend sesh – and it’s at the local bowlo.

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AFR Mining Summit pre-event dinner in Perth, May 26, 2026. Picture: Ammon Creative

In pictures: WA business, political leaders gather ahead of AFR Mining Summit

Western Australia’s political and business leaders gathered at the State Cellars Wine Room in Perth on Tuesday night ahead of the launch of the Australian Financial Review Mining Summit. 

HBF Run for a Reason’s 2026 event.

Runner’s death a sombre note as WA charity event raises $1.7 million

Thousands of people flocked to Perth’s CBD to take part in this year’s HBF Run for a Reason.

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Matt Corby comes to Perth on June 4 with his Tragic Magic tour.

‘Tragic magic’: The unlikely connection between Matt Corby and a magpie

From a song with a magpie, to tales about life and heartbreak, Matt Corby is set to bring his new album Tragic Magic to Perth next month.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities Gala theme unveiled in style

Crystal Club at Crown Towers served as the vibrant venue for Thursday night’s official launch of the Ronald McDonald House Charities Gala Ball.

Emily Cross will be running in the 12km HBF Run For a Reason event on Sunday to raise awareness for her son Peter’s rare eye cancer.

The cancer battle fuelling a Perth mum’s fundraising mission

Emily Cross is preparing to take on a fundraising run in this year’s HBF Run For a Reason as she aims to raise awareness about retinoblastoma.

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Perth CBD could be on the way to becoming a 24-hour city.

How could Perth become a 24-hour city?

See what key elements Perth needs to turn the CBD into a 24-hour city.

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City of Perth Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds (inset, left) and chief executive Michelle Reynolds (right).

Internal emails reveal depth of rift between City of Perth’s top brass

Freedom of Information documents have revealed tense internal emails within City of Perth’s leadership.

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