Living in Perth

Gangster hats heads above the rest in Perth

The West Australian 09.06.2008
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

Narelle Towie Perth Now 05.06.2008
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

Elizabeth Gosch Perth Now 04.06.2008
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

Glenn Cordingley Perth Now 29.05.2008
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

Perrth Tourist Lounge Perth Tourist Lounge 25.05.2008
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

Site administrators Perth Blues Club web site 24.05.2008
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

Traveller's Info Look At WA 24.05.2008
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

Loconut.com.au 23.05.2008
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

MICHAEL BENNETT, CATIE LOW The West 21.05.2008
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

American Women's Club American Women's Club 13.05.2008
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

University of Notre Dame Australia University of Notre Dame Australia 10.05.2008
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

Perth Regional Tourism Experience Perth 10.05.2008
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

KAREN HODGE WA News - The West 10.05.2008
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

Living in Australia 26.04.2008
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

Shelter Offshore 26.04.2008
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.