Living in Perth
Gangster hats heads above the rest in Perth
The 1940s style gangster hat is making a fashion comeback with Perth men leading the way in donning the trilby, fedora and even panama styles. According to staff at a leading Perth hat store, WA men are buying more hats than women to emulate the l...
Cottesloe beach to celebrate green day
THE United Nations wants Perth residents to kick the CO2 habit with a beach party as part of World Environment Day
Nurses and police can't buy Perth homes, study finds
NURSES, police officers, teachers and paramedics are being priced out of the housing market in the communities they serve.
Bold $10b Fremantle North Quay plan attacked
A $10 BILION development proposal at Fremantle's North Quay has been slammed by Attorney General and local MP Jim McGinty and former Liberal leader Colin Barnett
Swan Valley Wine Cruise
Come along and join us on our newest and most modern Wine Cruiser on the Swan River, the "Queen of the Valley". As you glide along the smooth waters of the river your captain will show and explain to you highlights along the banks of the Swan. Sit...
Perth Blues Club
PodCast Sponsor Wanted The Perth Blues Club is about to embark on a new phase of promotion by launching a weekly PodCast "Live @ the PBC" and we're looking for a sponsor to provide some server space. The idea is to showcase the artists that...
Swan Bell Tower
The Swan Bell Tower is one of Perth's main tourist attractions. The Swan Bell Tower is situated on the Barrack St. Jetty, overlooking the Swan River and the entire city skyline. The Swan Bell Tower began construction in November 1999 and completed...
The Perth Files - Dig Up The Lawn
I was sitting in the small room the other evening, perusing my local press, when a letter to the editor caught my eye... yes, I said sitting... ahem. Anyway, it was headed up 'Disneyland effect not worthy of Perth'.
Perth singles cashing out for perfect match
Perth’s cashed-up singles, burnt by online dating sites and tired of the merry-go-round of pubs and clubs, are shelling out thousands of dollars in the hope of meeting their perfect match through dating agencies and singles clubs.
Priory Hotel wins best steak sandwich competition
THE Priory Hotel has won WA's Best Country Pub Steak Sandwich Competition after a cook off at Burswood Entertainment Complex. The Australian Hotels Association (AHA), Tourism WA and The Swan Brewery have spent the last month searching regional ...
Iain Hewitson makes a splash at Rockingham Shopping Centre
AUSTRALIA'S favourite TV chef Iain Hewitson will be at Rockingham Shopping Centre on June 1-2 to celebrate the new Fresh Food Mall. The centre welcomes the celebrity chef for exclusive in-centre appearances on Sunday 1 and Monday 2 June.
American Women's Club of Perth
Our club began 40 years ago and is made up of permanent and temporary members residing in Western Australia.
Living in Perth and Fremantle
Western Australia is the largest state in Australia and occupies some 2.5 million square kilometres, approximately one-third of the Australian land mass. Within this large area, there are several distinct regions, each with quite different climati...
What to do in Perth
Fifteen Great Ways to Spend a Day With so many great ways to spend a day in Perth and surrounds, we've put together our fifteen favourites to help you discover the natural beauty and fantastic experiences on offer.
Northbridge plan to ease rental crisis
Four central city sites in Northbridge will be developed into housing as part of a State Government scheme to ease the rental housing shortage. Backed by Golden Sea Property Development and Heyspring Land from the private sector, the plan is set ...
Where to live in Perth
Almost three-quarters of Perth's houses are detached with varying sizes of garden. The average prices we mention below are for houses and not apartments. Apartments / flats are cheaper.
Perth Living Pros & Cons
Perth is one of the most popular city destinations in Australia for families who emigrate from the UK and over one third of the city’s population was actually born overseas.