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Perth’s Swan River Ferry Network Set For Major Expansion With New Matilda Bay And Applecross Terminals
Development approval has been granted for two new ferry terminals at Matilda Bay and Applecross, marking the largest expansion of Perth’s ferry network — but the Matilda Bay location faces strong opposition from water user groups over safety concerns.

WA Invests $80 Million In Road Safety With New Cameras And Driver Rewards
Good drivers could soon be rewarded with caution notices instead of fines, whilst dangerous repeat offenders face tougher penalties under a major road safety overhaul backed by new camera technology across Western Australia.

AFL Origin Returns To Perth: Everything You Need To Know About The State Showdown
The iconic black swan versus the Big V. After 26 years, AFL Origin is back, and Optus Stadium will host the ultimate State showdown in February. Here’s everything you need to know about the match, the players, and how to get tickets.

New Public Transport Contactless Payment Options Go Live Today: Here’s What You Need To Know
Contactless payments launch across Perth’s public transport network today, making it easier to jump on a bus, train, or ferry when you need to.

Perth’s Final Supermoon of 2025: When & Where To See It
If you are wondering why the moon seems a bit bigger or brighter tonight? This will be why.

Surf CAT Rolls Into Scarborough With A New Free Ride To The Coast
Scarborough’s new Surf CAT service has hit the streets, giving locals a free and frequent way to reach the coast just in time for summer.

16 Days In WA: 16 West Australians Announced As The 2025 Agents Of Change
16 prominent West Australians have been appointed as the 2025 Agents of Change as this year’s 16 Days in WA campaign launches with a renewed push to stop violence before it starts.

Perth Park Designs Revealed: New Amphitheatre, Street Circuit, And Urban Forest For Burswood
The Cook Government has released the first designs for Perth Park, a $217.5 million entertainment and sporting precinct on the Burswood Peninsula, promising a new outdoor amphitheatre, motorsport street circuit, and urban forest.