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Welcome to the City of Perth
Welcome to the City of Perth, the local government authority for the capital of Western Australia.
The City is experiencing record growth in terms of inner-city living, development and industry, servicing 100,000 daily visitors and workers in addition to its 13,000 inner-city residents. The City of Perth is a major provider of free entertainment for the 1.5 million people in the metropolitan area and is the premier destination for business, entertainment, nightlife, culture and the arts.
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Latest City News
- Airport redevelopment welcomed 6th May 2008
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Exciting plans for the redevelopment of Perth Airport will improve the city's status as a major international city and gateway to Australia from the Asian region, says Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi.
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- The City of Perth kicks in for Youth 5th May 2008
Funding of $10,000 from the City of Perth has paved the way for West Australian Elizabeth Shaw to be a United Nations Youth ambassador.
This weekend she wil be a guest speaker at the YAC Youth Forum, a gathering of Youth Advisory Council delegates from the state at the Perth Town Hall.Read more about news article 'The City of Perth kicks in for Youth'
- Council responds to request for input on Waterfront Project 23rd Apr 2008
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At the Council meeting held Tuesday 22 April, the City of Perth voted to show its general support for the State Government's waterfront proposal, while raising a number of specific items for further consideration by the LandCorp planners.
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- Observation Wheel to activate the Foreshore 23rd Apr 2008
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Following the Council meeting held Tuesday 22 April, the City of Perth will progress plans for a temporary Observation Wheel to be located on the Perth Foreshore, adjacent to the Bell Tower.
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- WACA initiative applauded 15th Apr 2008
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The retention of the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Ground in East Perth has been supported by the Council of the City of Perth.
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- IN Deep 21st February - 12th July 2008
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Award winning writers, renowned directors and cutting edge performers will inhabit The Blue Room between February and July 2008 as together they present The Blue Room IN Deep, eight new independent productions of passionate, high-impact, intimate, darkly comic, and surreal thought-provoking escapism.
Coming up
- Snowfields in the City 7th July - 19th July 2008
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The City will be transformed into a winter wonderland for two weeks as artificial snow and a giant ski slope fill Forrest Place. Children can experience the thrill of snow as they whiz down the 30 metre long ski slope in colourful, rubber tubes at this free event, presented by the City of Perth.