Perth News
Perth couple build Cambodian town
A Perth couple will soon help build a town to get industrious slum dwellers off the garbage dumps of Phnom Pen and into brick houses they can erect themselves.
Perth Amboy mayor kicks off campaign to boost participation in 2010 federal census
Back in 2000, the neighborhood around the Dr. Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School was under-represented in the U.S. census - a count of the nation's people conducted once every 10 years.
Perth Amboy to hold egg hunt instead of parade
The annual Easter parade, a tradition in Perth Amboy for at least the past 17 years, will not take place this year.
Man dies after car hits tree in Perth suburb
A MAN has died after car struck a tree in the southern Perth suburb of Karawara.
Bushfires start in Hazelmere, Martin in Perth's south-east
A BUSHFIRE which started in Martin in Perth's south-east early today has reached the Darling Range National Park.
Rare marsupial chuditch found in Perth after 20 year absence
A RARE carnivorous marsupial, the chuditch, which once roamed across 70 percent of Australia, has been spotted in Perth for the first time in 20 years.
Perth on target for warmest April week in decades
Perth will have more than a week's worth of 28 degrees or warmer, the first time this has happened in April in decades.
Third ATM skimmer device found in Perth
A THIRD ATM "skimmer" recording personal banking details has been found in Perth.
Smoking ban at Royal Show
Smoking will be banned at this year's Royal Agricultural Show in Perth.
Former Perth Amboy Mayor Joseph Vas pleads not guilty to taking city funds
Former Perth Amboy Mayor Joseph Vas entered a not guilty plea today to charges he stole more than $5,000 in goods and services from the city when he was mayor.
Warning: card skimmers target Perth ATMs
Consumers should be on the look-out for dodgy ATMs after card-skimming devices were recently discovered in Perth.
D&G's 100th Potain crane works on Perth's tallest building
Construction of the tallest office block in Perth's Central Business District is underway with the help of three tower cranes from Potain. All of the luffing jib cranes on the project were supplied by local Manitowoc dealer D&G Hoist and Crane Hir...
Former Perth Amboy mayor expected Wednesday in Superior Court
Former Perth Amboy Mayor Joseph Vas is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday, April 1, on charges that he stole money from the city to purchase sneakers, sportswear and other items for himself.
Bush fire in Darlington, 25km east of Perth, contained
FIRE crews worked through the night to ensure homes and property were safe after a bushfire in the Perth Hills yesterday.
Toxic chemicals plague Perth rivers
The Swan and Canning rivers are contaminated with toxic chemicals that can be blamed on heavy industry and irresponsible households and businesses, a new study shows.
Travel chaos strikes Perth airport passengers
Travel plans for thousands of Qantas passengers have been thrown into chaos this morning after a four-hour walkout by members of the Transport Workers Union (TWU) who perform ground handling for the airline.
Perth to switch off for Earth Hour
Perth will be plunged into darkness tonight as businesses and homes switch off their lights for one hour in support of Earth Hour.
Baby whale dies after Australian mass beaching
A baby whale rescued after a mass beaching on Australia's west coast died Thursday after coming back ashore, leaving just three of the mammals alive, authorities said.
One of Perth’s best kept secrets to be open to the public
Unbeknownst to many Perthites, the second floor of the Legion Hall is stuffed with hundreds of mementos and artifacts illustrating Canada’s military history.
Cause of fire at Perth's
An electrical malfunction caused the fire that left Perth’s Cleaners closed for three days earlier this month.