Perth CBD Crisis: City Centre Deterioration
Perth's CBD faces alarming decline with rising vacancies and safety concerns. Discover what's happening to Western Australia's capital city centre and why action is needed now.
Perth's CBD faces alarming decline with rising vacancies and safety concerns. Discover what's happening to Western Australia's capital city centre and why action is needed now.
Property Council reveals Perth CBD has Australia's worst shop vacancy rate at 25%. Urgent action demanded to address homelessness and revitalise the city centre.
Watch Wollongong's City Diggers Club demolition through five months of time-lapse footage. The $230 million Globe development will bring new hotels and RSL facilities to the CBD.
CBD residents escape Adelaide Grand Prix's 'unbearable' noise as parliamentary candidate Keiran Snape pledges to relocate the event from parklands. Learn more.
Whyalla introduces a permanent CBD-wide alcohol ban in public spaces after community consultation showed strong support for safer streets. Discover the full story.
WA Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley is seeking urgent advice on the turmoil at City of Perth, including an unlawful motion and staff resignations. Residents demand action.
Perth's iconic Little Creatures brewery has opened a new venue at Elizabeth Quay, offering a CBD-friendly menu and vibe while the Fremantle site undergoes renovations.
The Town of Cambridge abandons its plan to turn off hot water at City Beach to deter illegal campers. A new, compassionate strategy focusing on education is underway for 2026.
Perth faces a deepening housing emergency with record homelessness. Mayor Basil Zempilas calls for urgent action and community responsibility to address this crisis.
New PropTrack data reveals Perth's housing affordability crisis worsens as typical families can afford just 17% of homes. Discover the shocking figures and what's driving this crisis.
Perth family races to raise $3 million for two-year-old Aurelia Patel's lifesaving heart and lung transplant in the US after Australian options exhausted.
Satterley Property Group warns the Cook government's high-density housing strategy fails to address Perth's core land supply issues. Learn why experts say this approach won't solve the crisis.
Bedford resident Tina Baldwin, 76, is named Lifeline Australia's Volunteer of the Year after 41 years and 33,000 crisis calls. Discover her heartfelt journey.
Crown Perth's La Vie lounge transforms into a festive pop-up bar, Miracle Bar, serving festive cocktails and canapés for a limited time. Get into the holiday spirit!
A 33-year-old woman has been refused bail over the alleged stabbing of a sushi chef in Melbourne's CBD. The accused was on bail for 19 other matters at the time.
Plans for a new bulk liquor outlet in Cairns CBD face strong opposition from local leaders and police over community safety concerns. Learn more about the debate.
Singapore's Fragrance Group requests two-year extension to complete what would become Perth's tallest hotel tower amid construction challenges. Will the CBD project get approval?
Shocking report reveals thousands of South Australian children are homeless, with girls disproportionately affected. Suicide has become the leading cause of death among this vulnerable group.
Hundreds marched through Perth CBD in silence, sharing heartbreaking stories of domestic violence victims. The annual event demands action and remembrance.
The Meat & Wine Co unveils its new South Perth steakhouse on December 12, transforming the former Coco's location with South African-inspired design and cuisine.
The Meat & Wine Co unveils its South African-inspired steakhouse at the former Coco's site in South Perth, opening December 12 with premium aged steaks and river views.
New data reveals Perth homebuyers need 11 years to save a median house deposit amid WA's housing crisis. Discover the shocking figures and what it means for the property market.
New report reveals Perth consumes 32% of average rental income as housing stress spreads across Australia. Discover the solutions being proposed to tackle the crisis.
WA's first Common Ground housing project opens in East Perth as Perth is named Australia's most unaffordable rental city. Learn about the government's response.
Kath Snell reveals how Perth's shocking rental crisis is killing community spirit and forcing residents out. Discover the human impact and urgent solutions needed now.
Perth faces Australia's worst rental crisis with 0.7% vacancy rates. New push aims to convert empty buildings into housing amid soaring demand.
Western Australia's severe rental crisis leaves 40,000 households in housing stress. Urgent government action needed to address this blight on our wealthy state.
The family of Perth toddler Aurelia Patel is in a desperate race against time to raise millions for a life-saving heart and lung transplant overseas after Australian options were exhausted.
Townsville launches Festive Flinders campaign with month-long events to revitalise CBD. Support local businesses and enjoy festive activities throughout December.
A 23-year-old international student spent her birthday in hospital after a random attack in Melbourne's CBD. The alleged offender has been charged with multiple offences.