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State and federal government ministers, locals, business owners and tourists turned out to Fremantle on Sunday morning to celebrate the opening of the new traffic bridge.

The teenagers, aged between 16 and 17, were driving on Railway Parade late on Saturday when the crash happened.

WAtoday takes a look back at the history of the chamber and the role it has played in shaping not just the Goldfields, but the entire state.

From 1960s cabaret clubs to late-night dance institutions, these are the 10 oldest after-dark venues that shaped Perth’s entertainment history.

Summer Pour will bring 22 Great Southern wine producers and 100 of their wines to the City of Perth Surf Life Saving Club in City Beach on December 6th, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Each producer is pouring three to six wines, and the winemakers will be there to talk about them.

The wines lean towards what we drink between now and New Year: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, rosé, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Nebbiolo, and méthode traditionnelle sparkling. It’s set up so you can taste how the five sub-regions differ, and if you’re still working out what to open on Christmas Day or just looking for your new favourite wine, the winemakers are the ones to ask.

“From the minerality of Porongurup Riesling to the elegant Denmark Chardonnay and the vibrant whites and lighter reds from Frankland River, the Great Southern has incredible diversity,” said Great Southern Producers Chair Tom Wisdom.

“This event is a chance for people to explore those differences and find the perfect wines for summer entertaining.”

Perth caterer Mi Scusi is making seasonal canapés to go with the wines. Tickets, which include the canapés and tastings of all 100 wines, are $85.00 per person plus a booking fee, and they’re on sale now.

Where the wines come from

The Great Southern is Australia’s largest wine region, stretching about 150 kilometres from north to south and 100 kilometres from east to west, and taken as a whole it’s the coolest wine region in WA. It’s split into five sub-regions, and each one grows quite different wine.

Frankland River

Up in the north of the region, Frankland River is open, rolling farm country where warm days, cool nights, and long hours of sunshine suit Shiraz and Riesling, the two wines it’s best known for. Its first modern vineyard was planted in 1967, Alkoomi followed in 1971, and Frankland Estate came along in the 1980s. Both are pouring at Summer Pour.

Mount Barker

The Great Southern’s first commercial vineyard went in at Forest Hill, just outside Mount Barker, in 1965, and Forest Hill is one of the producers coming to City Beach. The gap between warm days and cool nights here helps the grapes keep their natural acidity, and Mount Barker has a long-standing reputation for Riesling, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir.

Porongurup

Vineyards here sit 250 to 300 metres up on the slopes of the Porongurup Range, a granite ridge with a national park and a karri forest at its centre. At night, cold air slides down the hillsides while warmer air settles above it, which keeps frost away and helps the grapes ripen. Porongurup is known for Riesling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.

Denmark

Denmark’s vineyards are planted among karri and marri forest near Wilson Inlet and the coast, and its steep hills and valleys give growers plenty of different microclimates to work with. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc are the main grapes, and its winemakers are also making sparkling. Single File Wines is likely the most well-known winery from this region.

Albany

Albany has about 70 hectares of vines, mostly on family-run vineyards around WA’s oldest European settlement. Sea breezes off the Southern Ocean keep temperatures steady through the day, and the established grapes are Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz, with Riesling doing well further inland.

Who’s pouring 3 DropsIronwood EstateAlkoomiLange EstateBunn VineyardPlan B!Castle Rock EstatePlantagenet WinesDelpeche WinesShepherd’s HutDuke’s VineyardSingle File WinesFerngroveSwinney WinesForest HillThe Next Hundred YearsFrankland EstateThunderstoneGilbert WinesWest Cape HoweHoward ParkZarephath Wines

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The 41-year-old will face court on Saturday after she is alleged to have deliberately lit multiple fires in Forrestfield on Thursday.

Koora Boodja, a new Aboriginal-owned campground at Yallalie Downs near Dandaragan, has opened on Yued Noongar Country about 200 kilometres north of Perth. The Cook Government announced the opening yesterday, and sites are bookable now.

“My government is committed to growing Western Australia’s Aboriginal tourism sector and positioning our State as Australia’s premier destination for authentic Aboriginal cultural experiences,” said Premier Roger Cook.

“Camping with Custodians is helping deliver on that priority by supporting Aboriginal-owned tourism businesses and creating new opportunities for culture on Country.

“Koora Boodja Campground will generate jobs and long-term benefits for Aboriginal communities, helping local tourism enterprises to grow and succeed.”

Koora Boodja is the eighth campground in WA’s Camping with Custodians program, in which Aboriginal communities develop, own, and run campgrounds on their own land. It’s the first in the Wheatbelt and only the second outside the Kimberley.

The name means “yesterday country” in Noongar. Beemurra Aboriginal Corporation owns and manages Yallalie Downs, and campers can learn from custodians about the area’s culture and geology, including the buried Yallalie impact crater.

“The opening of the new Koora Boodja Campground provides a wonderful opportunity for visitors to experience Yued Noongar Country and learn more about the culture and stories from Traditional Owners,” said Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Senator Malarndirri McCarthy.

Beemurra plans to run Aboriginal astronomy experiences and farm tours, and a dedicated stargazing platform is planned. The campground’s website already lists a farm operations tour, cooking with custodians, stargazing evenings with cultural star stories, and storytelling through art, which you can book by enquiring with the campground.

“It’s fantastic to see Koora Boodja come to life, giving visitors the opportunity to experience Yued Noongar Country and culture while supporting Aboriginal ownership, jobs, and economic opportunity,” said Aboriginal Affairs Minister Don Punch.

What’s there, and how to book

The campground has 14 unpowered campsites and six unpowered drive-thru sites for large RVs and caravans. Site numbers are kept low to limit environmental impact and avoid overcrowding. There are gas barbecues, a sheltered camp kitchen, hot showers and flushing toilets, grassed areas with picnic benches, and a fire pit and yarning circle.

Pets are welcome, but they must be on a lead at all times, can’t be left alone at your site, and aren’t allowed in the ablutions or camp kitchen. Dogs registered as a dangerous breed can’t stay.

Lesueur National Park, the Pinnacles at Nambung National Park, and the Turquoise Coast are all nearby.

You can book a site online now.

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Footage of the little girl being carried out of Terrence Kelly’s home went viral in what crime analysts have called a rare happy ending.

The pick-up and drop-off area at Perth Airport is set to move before Christmas, with staff urging passengers to get across the significant changes.

Tomorrow is WA Small Business Day, and the State Government is encouraging Western Australians to shop at a local small business. WA Small Business Day is held on the last Saturday in October, ahead of the BFCM and Christmas shopping season.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our local communities, and WA Small Business Day is a chance to thank them for everything they contribute,” said Small Business Minister Jackie Jarvis.

“With less than 8 weeks until Christmas, WA Small Business Day is also a timely reminder to shop locally for Christmas gifts.”

There are more than 258,000 small businesses across WA, around 97% of all businesses in the State.

“The SBDC is proud to get behind WA Small Business Day in 2026. This grassroots celebration was created by and for the small businesses at the heart of our economy and communities,” said Small Business Commissioner Saj Abdoolakhan.

Business owners can download a free toolkit, including a printable poster, from the Small Business Development Corporation.

For somewhere to shop tomorrow evening, the Perth Makers Market’s Halloween Twilight Market is on at Burswood Park from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with handmade goods from WA makers, food, live music, and a scavenger hunt. There are costume competitions for people at 6:30 pm and for dogs at 7:00 pm. Entry and parking are both free, and you can reserve a spot through Eventbrite.

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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has told a crowd of supporters “I’ll decide who I talk to” after being asked about her controversial sit-down with UK far-right figure Tommy Robinson.

Elizabeth Quay is getting a global get-together this November, with ten cultural performances, international street food, hands-on workshops and fireworks lined up for the free Perth Multicultural Festival. Returning for its second year on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th of November, the waterfront celebration brings cultures and communities together for two evenings of discovery, connection and a taste of the traditions that make Perth home.

Ten cultures aboard one floating stage Credit: City of Perth

Elizabeth Quay’s iconic floating stage is back in business, with an international lineup bringing a little of the world to Perth’s waterfront. 

Across the two evenings, ten cultural performers representing Mexico, Thailand, China, India, Burundi, Poland, Colombia, Hungary, Germany, and Brazil will take to the stage, showcasing the music, movement, and performance traditions of their respective cultures. 

From the infectious rhythms of Latin America to the rich traditions found across Europe, Asia, and Africa, this is when the culturally curious can broaden their horizons without straying far from home.

Your passport to plates of the world   Credit: City of Perth

Collecting culinary credentials is half the fun of travel. Food trucks will roll into Elizabeth Quay, serving up street food from all corners of the globe. Follow your nose, sample something unfamiliar, and see what makes the menu.

There’s plenty to digest beyond the food, too. The whole family can get hands-on with flag-bunting workshops, LED hula hoops, and interactive circus sessions, with roaming stilt walkers, face painting, and fireworks bringing a bit of extra colour and creativity.

A celebration of the city we call home Credit: City of Perth

For all the food, festivities, and fireworks, the Perth Multicultural Festival’s real drawcard is the chance to celebrate the diversity of the people who call our sunny city home. By bringing familiar traditions, flavours and cultural experiences to the waterfront, it gives Perth’s international communities a chance to reconnect with their heritage, and share it with others.

Proudly presented by the City of Perth and Lotterywest, the Perth Multicultural Festival returns to Elizabeth Quay on Saturday, November 14th and Sunday, November 15th, from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm each evening. Entry to the festival is free, with cultural performances, international street food, family fun, and fireworks across the two-night program. 

For further details about Perth Multicultural Festival, see visitperth.com.

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The Heelers might be a fictional family, but many real families will also have been priced out of owning a home in the vast majority of Perth suburbs and forced into renting long-term.

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Schools across the state allowed students to have some fun and relax, before many go on to sit their final exams.

Scarborough Sunset Markets is back on the Scarborough foreshore from next Thursday, November 5th, running every Thursday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm until April 29th, and entry is free. This season the Scarborough Amphitheatre becomes the Beach Lounge, with beach chairs, fire dancers, and acoustic sets every week taking over from the DJs.

This is the market’s tenth summer season. They started with 20 vendors on the grassy knolls around the amphitheatre and now take up the whole foreshore, with more than 100 stalls and upwards of 10,000 visitors a week. Here’s what’s on this season.

Food and retail Credit: SoCo Studios

Food trucks and stalls cover cuisines from around the world, and a batch of new vendors join the regulars this summer. The line-up changes week to week, and the markets post who’s trading on their vendor list.

More than 30 local makers fill the arts and retail section, selling soy wax candles, vintage clothing, jewellery, landscape photography, postcards, allergy-friendly pet treats, men’s grooming products, and non-alcoholic wine. Grab your tote bag and head on down.

Sunset Applause Credit: SoCo Studios

When the sun drops into the Indian Ocean, the crowd stops to applaud, a Scarborough Sunset Markets tradition known as the Sunset Applause.

War on waste

Volunteer Waste Warriors staff the waste stations every Thursday, sorting market rubbish into compost, Containers for Change, recycling, and landfill. The markets say the program has cut the share of waste going to landfill from 100% to 10%, and that bringing your own plates, cutlery, and cups is the biggest help.

Getting there

The markets are set up on The Esplanade around the amphitheatre and clock tower, and on the beach just in front. Dogs are welcome on a lead but can’t go on the beach.

Parking is limited and the area gets congested at peak times, so we’d leave the car at home. The free Surf CAT runs from Stirling Station to Scarborough Beach every day until late, and if you’re getting a rideshare, ask to be dropped on the eastern side of West Coast Highway to skip the traffic.

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New restrictions on the bauxite miner include increasing protection buffers for water reservoirs by prohibiting mining within two kilometres, and increasing protection buffers for black cockatoo nesting trees.

Federal Member for Fremantle Josh Wilson has become the first Labor member based in WA to reveal he has concerns over the possibility of fracking being undertaken in the Kimberley.

Western Australia’s iconic summertime arts event gets its international groove back for 2027.

APA Group’s Keralup power station, 53 kilometres south of Perth, is currently open for public comment by the Environmental Protection Authority.