Take a trip down memory lane as we look back on some of the biggest Perth stories, events and viral hits in 2015.
In no particular order check out our 22 things that were so Perth in 2015.
Viral: Motorised picnic table
It’s not every day you see a picnic table on the road. While there are major safety concerns for such a vehicle on the road, Perth and the world couldn’t help but be impressed.
Full story see Going Viral : Scarborough Motorised Picnic Tables
Telethon raises the bar
Happy Monday #Perth – #telethon7 #forthekids #forWA pic.twitter.com/NVClOtxT9k
— Tweet Perth (@tweetperth) October 18, 2015
Western Australia again digged deep for Telethon in 2015. There were plenty of major donations from the big end of town, but as always it was the generosity of the people of Western Australia that shone through raising a record breaking total of $25,854,524 over the weekend.
Taxi’s strike over Uber
In April, taxi drivers in Perth, took to the streets in protest against the on-demand ride share service, Uber. What they had hoped to achieve backfired as the general public came out in support of Uber. Plus those people who didn’t know who Uber were soon found out. The Taxi industry handed Uber a tone of free publicity, which Uber jumped on – providing new users with free rides.
Can’t get a ride? We’ve got your back. First rides before midnight Thursday will be free. Find more info at http://t.co/vybwMeiFKz
— Uber Perth (@Uber_Perth) April 21, 2015
It was also reported by Uber that they received their biggest increase in new users signs ups because of the Taxi strike, other states with Uber were probably wondering how they could get their Taxi services to strike as well.
Full story see Perth taxis protest Uber, locals don’t seem to care
Fremantle Dockers Minor Premiers
Finally the Fremantle Dockers have some new silverware in the cupboard. After a blistering start to the 2015 AFL season the Fremantle Dockers were able to hold off a charging West Coast Eagles and Hawthorn Hawks to take home the 2015 Minor Premiership for the first time in club history. While the finals campaign didn’t end as planned for Fremantle Dockers, for a brief window the Fremantle Dockers were #1.
Now will Fremantle Dockers be able to back it up in 2016?
Perth Train Passengers Sing Over the Rainbow
The Winter Monday morning blues instantly dissolved in Perth as an entire carriage of passengers spontaneously joined The Liberators in singing Somewhere Over the Rainbow on their way to work.
Full story see The Story Behind the Train Passengers Singing Over the Rainbow!
The Perth Giants!
People far and wide throughout Western Australia heading into the city to get a glimpse of the amazing giant spectacular. The “once in a lifetime” spectacle captivated an estimated 1.4 million people in Perth over the weekend.
Full story see The Story Behind the Train Passengers Singing Over the Rainbow!
Hugh Jackman Quokka Selfie
Hugh Jackman has just made one Quokka the most famous Quokka on Rottnest. #QuokkaSelfies have been a big thing throughout 2015 with many locals and travellers snapping selfies with perhaps the most photogenic animals in the world
Full story see Quokka Selfie – The Best #quokkaselfie Instagrams of all Time
Perth 8th Most Liveable City
We already knew that we were pretty good and that Perth is a damn good place to live. However according to the EIU annual most liveable city index, Perth has risen one place to become the world’s 8th Most Liveable City.
Perth has jumped from 9th spot in 2014 to 8th in 2015 as one of the world’s most liveable places to call home, scoring 95.9 percent positive rating as judged by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Full story see Perth 8th Most Livable City in the World
Perth Scorchers Win!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTAJM7M8x5o
Perth Scorchers have been on fire to say the least since the Big Bash League started. Having won in 2014 and again in 2015 will the Perth Scorchers go Back to Back to Back in 2016?
Mechanics Institute Wins Best Small Bar in Australia
The Perth bar scene has exploded over the last couple of years, however most importantly the quality of these new bars is world class. In September, The Mechanics Institute was voted as the best small bar in Australia.
What makes the win even more impressive is that Perth has now gone back to back with Varnish on King taking out the top honours in 2014.
Nic Naitanui – Mark of the Year
Throughout 2015 season a lot of critics said Nic Nat didn’t take enough work – however his tap work and second third efforts were unmatched. While Nic Nat may not have taken as many marks as other elite ruckmen, when he did pluck one… he did it in style.
Not to mention in this grab he also went back and kicked the goal!
WA has the Lotto Luck!
Not only is Perth home to some of Australia’s best beaches, but it turns out we are the place to be if you want to win lotto. Western Australia enjoyed a record-breaking year in Lotto wins with more than $232 million in prize money shared across almost 100 Division 1 winners.
Snapchat Perth
The Perth Snapchat Story shows off our city to the world. One of the word’s biggest and most popular social media networks showcased Perth to millions of users in August. While Winter isn’t the most ideal time to showcase any city Perth still turned on the weather.
The Perth Snapchat Story would have to be worth millions in free media coverage for our city – the Western Australian tourism authorities should take notice to the power of Snapchat stories.
Best part of the Perth Snapchat pic.twitter.com/UfHuGPT6OF
— Vanessa Fichera (@VanessaFichera) August 18, 2015
Full story see Perth Snapchat Story – Live Story Showcasing Perth Today
Video: Daniel Ricciardo F1 Burnout on St Georges Terrace
Smoke out! ??? @danielricciardo grabs his favourite breakfast in downtown Perth, donuts! #F1 @perthspeedfest pic.twitter.com/QOFiqbYjiH
— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) December 12, 2015
Perth born and raised F1 star Daniel Ricciardo was home for Perth Speed Fest. The day before the event Daniel let the Red Bull F1 loose on the streets of Perth as he smoked up St Georges Terrace.
Full story see Video: Daniel Ricciardo F1 Burnout on St Georges Terrace, Perth
Viral: Fremantle Waterspout
An amazing video of a massive Fremantle waterspout went viral in August. The rare phenomenon was seen travelling north to south just off Perth’s Indian Ocean coast and was recorded on social media by dozens of people.
@TheWAWG @weather_wa @cneilb pic.twitter.com/qKR5elcLS1
— lewis (@lusheslewis) August 29, 2015
Full story see Video – Fremantle Waterspout
Fyfe Wins Charlie
Congratulations Nat Fyfe #Brownlow15 @freodockers first Charlie! #Fyfe pic.twitter.com/7WvLuXkIGJ
— Tweet Perth (@tweetperth) September 28, 2015
There’s a new King and he’s name is Nat Fyfe – even with a few games off due to injury, Fyfe couldn’t be caught in the later rounds of the Brownlow Medal. Fyfe was the #1 favourite throughout the whole season, proving that he was the best player in the game.
He then backed up his great season by making perhaps one of the best Brownlow speeches. Watch below!
Full story see Nat Fyfe Brownlow Medal Speech – ‘Live and Die by the Dockers”
Pillow Fight!!
What’s better than a pillow fight… Answer a pillow fight on a train!
The Liberators International team who brought you Somewhere over the Rainbow and Train Party have now provided us with what I could only imagine is the worlds biggest pillow fight on a train.
Bali Ash Clouds
While the majority of us were in Perth and working – Perth holiday goers were in Bali ‘stranded’ and unable to get home due to ash clouds filling the Bali skies.
For the rest of the year I am sure everyone that travelled to Bali, hoped for ash clouds to hit so they could extend there holiday just a little longer.
Perth Heat Go Back to Back
The Perth Scorchers aren’t the only team in town with back to back premierships. The Perth Heat won for the 4th time in 5 years, an unbelievable achievement!
Let’s see if the Heaters can go Back to Back to Back and make it 5 out of 6!
Catch all Perth Heat action http://web.theabl.com.au/index.jsp?sid=t4068
Viral: Elderly lady busts a move
Dance like nobody is watchingDance like nobody is watching! Spotted on the Morning Tea Tour of Perth yesterday.
Posted by Two Feet & a Heartbeat Perth on Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Dance like nobody is watching! This amazing elderly lady brought joy to the streets of Perth and one busker as she joins in for a dance. It’s hard not to smile as you watch.
Train Fashion
Not your typical catwalk runway as a Joondalup-bound private Transperth train transformed into the world’s longest catwalk for the launch of Lakeside Joondalup’s summer fashion collection.
Perth Lights Up For Paris
#Perth stands with #Paris & all of humanity, united for peace and solidarity. pic.twitter.com/D6cjE5XPL1
— Tweet Perth (@tweetperth) November 14, 2015
After the horrific Paris attacks Perth joined in with the world to stand united for all humanity, united for peace and solidarity.
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