Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Netflix Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow Streaming Saturday May 10 at 7 ET/4 PT on Peacock Streaming Saturday May 10 at 7 ET/4 PT on WWE Network Sales transactions in Perth last week were up 79.3 per cent on the previous week, with REIWA members reporting 997 transactions A closer look shows house sales were up 63.6 per cent compared to the week prior unit sales were up 48.8 per cent and land sales were up 316.7 per cent.  Perth’s highest sale price: Claremont – $7,585,000 Perth’s lowest sale price: Maylands – $290,000 There were 4,753 properties for sale in Perth at the end of last week This can be attributed to house listings increasing 2.8 per cent compared to the week prior while unit listings decreased 2.1 per cent and listings for vacant land decreased 9.6 per cent Last week's total figure of properties available for sale is 6.4 per cent lower than four weeks ago but 33.8 per cent higher than levels seen a year ago In Perth's rental market, REIWA members reported there were 2,298 properties for rent in Perth at the end of last week Last week's rental listings figure is 2.7 per cent higher than four weeks ago and 3.7 per cent higher than a year ago REIWA members reported 699 properties leased last week which is 51.3 per cent higher than the previous week 13.1 per cent higher than four weeks ago and 6.9 per cent higher than a year ago Visit our Perth Market Snapshot graphic for a complete breakdown of the past week. While houses generally outperform units for capital growth, units usually provide a better yield. Housing affordability and supply constraints are being felt across the country, but the challenges in WA are unique and require localised responses within national frameworks. The property market was impacted significantly last week with two public holidays coinciding with school holidays. REIWA President Suzanne Brown said the pre-election commitments from both parties offered welcome certainty for investors. Sales transactions in Perth last week were down 5 per cent on the previous week, with REIWA members reporting 891 transactions. Rising property prices last year may have discouraged first home buyers, but several State Government incentives are available to help them get into a home sooner. Perth’s rental vacancy rate rose to 2.5 per cent in March 2025. This was 0.2 percentage points higher than the 2.3 per cent recorded in February. As the Federal Election approaches on 3 May, both major parties have announced new policies to support first home buyers over the weekend. Property prices could rise 10 per cent in 2025, but economic uncertainty might slow growth Sales transactions in Perth last week were down 3.8 per cent on the previous week, with REIWA members reporting 944 transactions. The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Terms & Conditions FAQ Privacy Policy the Perth Wildcats are now hunting a marquee frontcourt star to complete their NBL26 roster The re-signings of Kristian Doolittle and Dylan Windler Bryce Cotton’s departure no doubt frees up money in the bank to secure a big man Could a play at the likes of Jo Lual-Acuil Jr Mills is confident the Wildcats are on the right path “We’ve got foundational pieces and if we get the right complementary ones around them we’re in the window to compete for a title every year,” Wildcats GM of Basketball Operations Danny Mills told The Marketplace “Adding marquee local talent is massive in this league and that’s definitely a target “There’s only so many of those guys out there it gives us another high-level piece to push for a championship.” Perth’s recruiting approach is fluid and not limited to a big man With an import slot still remaining following Cotton’s exit “If a marquee big doesn’t eventuate we’ll explore other options … whether that’s a guard or a different type of contributor that frontcourt piece is a key focus.” with “sustained success” front-of-mind The NBA’s Summer League in July and European seasons winding to a close will be vital in finding the best available talent “We’re on their clock to an extent,” Mills admitted “You’ve got to be ready—but also willing to wait.” but with some key stars locked away and a fresh approach are the Wildcats one piece away from another serious title tilt The National Basketball League acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work, live & play. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present & emerging as well as all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Community. Link copiedShareShare resultsBy chief election analyst Antony Green posted Fri at 2:00pmFriday 2 May 2025 at 2:00pmFri 2 May 2025 at 2:00pm Updated 9m ago9 minutes agoMon 5 May 2025 at 11:07am updated Yesterday at 9:50amSun 4 May 2025 at 9:50am | Patrick Gorman (Labor) since a July 2018 by-election. The electorate of Perth lies north of the Swan and is bounded roughly by the Mitchell Freeway, Morley Drive and Tonkin Highway. It includes the Perth CBD and adjacent suburbs to the north and north-east, including Northbridge, Mount Lawley, Mount Hawthorn, Maylands, Yokine, Inglewood, Bayswater and parts of Dianella and Morley. The state's smallest electorate at 69 square kilometres. Loses Eden Hill, Bassendean and Ashfield to Hasluck as the Tonkin Highway becomes the division's eastern boundary. The Labor margin slides from 14.4% to a still safe 14.4%. See polling place result map below for detail of the boundary change. (Victories by a party of government are indicated by thick coloured underlining.) Panaia worked as a senior electorate officer for Senator Michaelia Cash from 2015 to 2021. She has since worked in program consultancy and corporate affairs. Greer is a community organiser, a public health expert and a local councillor after being elected to the City of Vincent in October 2023. Greer has been Chief of Staff for Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John since 2021. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced With nearly three decades perched on the Swan River the Lucky Shag is one of Perth’s most unique – and enduring – drinking holes Located on the banks of the Swan and just a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of the terrace, the Shag trades city stress for breezy riverside vibes that’ll have you feeling like you’ve clocked off and checked into holiday mode the independently-owned waterfront pub gained its name from one of the local birds who emerged from the water with two fish captured in its beak it remains one of the CBD’s favourite longstanding venues an expansive lower deck beer garden and a 180-degree open air rooftop it’s easy to see why it has stood the test of time offering up a modern menu of pub favourites and share bites We’re always on the lookout for a nifty meal deal and the Lucky Shag has you covered every day of the week From Happy Hour antics and sipping on sunset spritzes to slicing into $20 pizzas whilst battling it out at Trivia Tuesdays Whether it’s a casual catch up on the lower deck or an exclusive rooftop function – your guests will love the incredible views and tasty food with both grazing platter and canape style options to keep the whole crew happy Wines on the water have always been a winner live local artists Thursday-Sunday and fresh merch to boot The Lucky Shag also has a new menu dropping mid-May – check out their Instagram and website for all the latest This article is sponsored by The Lucky Shag and endorsed by us. Please see our Editorial Policy for more info You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream Perth is poised to be the first foreign city to host a major European league match with reports that Italy’s Serie A is in talks with the WA Government about hosting at least one match at Optus Stadium sports reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald explained to Perth Live host Oliver Peterson what having the game in Perth would mean for both the city and the league “If it is going to happen anywhere in the world we may as well have it in our country,” he said Hear more highlights from Perth Live below and download the 6PR app on i0S or Android to ensure you don’t miss a thing Image: Tiziano Ballabio/NurPhoto via Getty Images This includes immediate threats to people or property or if a serious crime is in progress Contact police on 131 444 or in person at your local police station to report crimes that have happened in the past or when police attendance is required Don't include any personal information.If you need a response, send an enquiry instead The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present Plan your dreamlike adventure in Western Australia for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Third Round Qualifier against Japan here Subway Socceroos v JapanThursday, 5 June 2025Perth Stadium, PerthKick-off: 7.00pm local / 9.00pm AEDTBroadcast: 10, 10 Play and Paramount+Tickets: Purchase Here Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time The 120-year-old Outram Street home facing demolition to make way for Gina Rinehart’s $250 million West Perth development was on the cusp of being added to Perth’s heritage list until former lord mayor Basil Zempilas intervened the City of Perth revealed the property had been identified as part of a two-year-long survey of culturally significant places for its database between 2021 and 2022 From left: former Perth lord mayor Basil Zempilas billionaire proponent of the development Gina Rinehart and the property’s first resident William Walter.Credit: Composite Image: WAtoday canvassed more than 700 properties the city’s officers recommended be added or updated in its records City officers inspecting the property found the single-storey Federation-style home at 27 Outram Street in West Perth was substantially intact — having retained the original timber porch fireplace and tiles — and ruled it worthy of inclusion due to its historical significance Perth-based consultants Planning Solutions engaged by Hancock Prospecting – which had purchased the property for $4.23 million in 2021 – penned a strongly worded letter to the city on November 30 the consultants acknowledged the 1904 home had “moderate significance” but demanded assurances its status would not be elevated in a way that saw it subject to development constraints which were among 21 to write a letter of objection to the city’s plans then gave a public deputation against the inclusion of the home and Hancock Prospecting’s 1980s headquarters which had been identified for its association with mining pioneer Lang Hancock The city’s officers stared down those who objected to the inclusion of 16 properties recommending the council adopt the survey in its original form But when it came time for council to endorse the survey at a meeting on March 28 moving an alternate motion that scrubbed the properties from the list “It is only a survey: it is a database or a place of record,” Zempilas told the council “After the objections from those representing the property owners I’m satisfied that taking them off will not negatively impact the heritage of our city.” who pointed out Heritage Council guidelines stipulated the inclusion of places should not be conditional on owner support “We are carving out properties that should be on the list and I think we’ve seen objections from two major groups — property owners who don’t want to be captured on the state heritage list and those who don’t see heritage value in their property at all,” Gordon told the meeting “That’s a controversial space because their concern is what will happen next.” councillor Sandy Anghie and councillor Di Bain voted against Zempilas’ motion leaving the council divided until the lord mayor used his casting vote to break the deadlock The amended list was then unanimously adopted the family empire Rinehart chairs lodged plans to build a $250 million office tower at the site which this masthead understands will involve the demolition of the home Revelations the 120-year-old property is facing an uncertain future coupled with the well-documented relationship the former lord mayor now has with the influential proponent has seen the decision thrust into the spotlight Zempilas attended a Roy Hill function as Rinehart’s guest of honour posed alongside her as the city unveiled a fleet of waste trucks with safety upgrades she bankrolled and attended meetings she organised as part of a bid for the Commonwealth Games his wife Amy Zempilas was on Rinehart’s company Rossi Boots’ payroll and the former broadcaster had MCed her lavish 70th birthday party Zempilas did not directly address questions regarding the nature of his relationship with Rinehart at the time of the vote and whether it was necessary for him to declare an impartiality interest but said his broadcast career had led him to interact with people “of all walks of life” I was employed by Channel 7 and was asked to attend and MC many hundreds “Meeting and interacting with people from all walks of life was part of my job.” A City of Perth spokesperson confirmed the mayor did not seek advice as to the need to disclose such an interest The city declined to comment on Hancock’s plans but pointed out the site’s inclusion on the survey would not necessarily have had implications for its development given it did not afford places legislative protection But the move prevented the property from being catalogued and its significance flagged during any assessment of the redevelopment plan this masthead revealed the home faced an uncertain future after a century sheltering returned soldiers esteemed surgeons and a world-renowned artist restaurants and serviced apartments opposite the company’s headquarters was lodged via the WA Planning Commission’s new expedited pathway for developments of state significance The pathway guarantees proponents a determination within 120 days and “extraordinary discretion” only in certain circumstances A spokesman for Rinehart declined multiple requests to answer questions on the development West Australian Heritage Minister Simone McGurk also declined to comment Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and 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Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter The 120-year-old Outram Street home was on the cusp of being added to Perth\\u2019s heritage list until former lord mayor Basil Zempilas intervened mandated under the state\\u2019s heritage laws canvassed more than 700 properties the city\\u2019s officers recommended be added or updated in its records City officers inspecting the property found the single-storey Federation-style home at 27 Outram Street in West Perth was substantially intact \\u2014 having retained the original timber porch fireplace and tiles \\u2014 and ruled it worthy of inclusion due to its historical significance engaged by Hancock Prospecting \\u2013 which had purchased the property for $4.23 million in 2021 \\u2013 penned a strongly worded letter to the city on November 30 the consultants acknowledged the 1904 home had \\u201Cmoderate significance\\u201D which were among 21 to write a letter of objection to the city\\u2019s plans then gave a public deputation against the inclusion of the home and Hancock Prospecting\\u2019s 1980s headquarters The city\\u2019s officers stared down those who objected to the inclusion of 16 properties \\u201CIt is only a survey: it is a database or a place of record,\\u201D Zempilas told the council \\u201CAfter the objections from those representing the property owners I\\u2019m satisfied that taking them off will not negatively impact the heritage of our city.\\u201D \\u201CWe are carving out properties that should be on the list and I think we\\u2019ve seen objections from two major groups \\u2014 property owners who don\\u2019t want to be captured on the state heritage list and those who don\\u2019t see heritage value in their property at all,\\u201D Gordon told the meeting \\u201CThat\\u2019s a controversial space because their concern is what will happen next.\\u201D councillor Sandy Anghie and councillor Di Bain voted against Zempilas\\u2019 motion Zempilas attended a Roy Hill function as Rinehart\\u2019s guest of honour his wife Amy Zempilas was on Rinehart\\u2019s company Rossi Boots\\u2019 payroll and the former broadcaster had MCed her lavish 70th birthday party but said his broadcast career had led him to interact with people \\u201Cof all walks of life\\u201D probably thousands of events,\\u201D he said \\u201CMeeting and interacting with people from all walks of life was part of my job.\\u201D The city declined to comment on Hancock\\u2019s plans but pointed out the site\\u2019s inclusion on the survey would not necessarily have had implications for its development restaurants and serviced apartments opposite the company\\u2019s headquarters was lodged via the WA Planning Commission\\u2019s new expedited pathway for developments of state significance The pathway guarantees proponents a determination within 120 days and \\u201Cextraordinary discretion\\u201D only in certain circumstances Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories 6PR Radio’s Perth Live presenter Oliver Peterson says the deal has been done – the Perth Bears are back – and a joint NRL and State government press conference will make it official by the end of the week Oly told his listeners on Monday that Perth will be fielding a team in the NRL in just over 18 months After an extended absence from the airwaves much-loved Breakfast radio host Nathan Morris this morning makes his return to Perth’s Nova 93.7 A key part of the consistently top rating Nathan Nova took to social media to tease his return – noting his talent for riding Penny Farthing bicycles a long-held bucket list dream Nathan achieved whilst part of the Nova brekky team the reason for his absence from the show is yet to be revealed Last week’s Survey 2 results saw Nova again the #1 station in Perth Nat & Shaun posting a remarkable 21.7% share in Breakfast and a cume bigger than that of Sydney’s Gold 101.7 and Triple M breakfast shows Nathan celebrated 20 years on air as part of the top-rating brekky team But as the former Big Brother contestant told Radio Today, prior to that – radio wasn’t even on his radar I didn’t even think I would be in Big Brother until I was cast in that.” “I would not even have thought I’d be hosting a radio show I’m pretty sure there was no openly gay Breakfast host in the market It was a thing that hadn’t been done – because you didn’t know if it was going to ostracise the audience or not.” and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Click here to sign up to our free daily newsletter for the latest in radio, audio and podcasting news and jobs WWE Superstar Rhea Ripley is in Perth announcing that Crown Jewel is coming to the RAC Arena this October spoke to Perth Live host Oliver Peterson about the phenomenon that is WWE “There’s so many new people coming and watching WWE these days and it’s just been absolutely amazing to see people get so captivated by what we do and that’s what makes this job really special,” she said.” Image:  Craig Ambrosio/WWE via Getty Images The headline event for this year's WWE takeover at RAC Arena has today been revealed as Crown Jewel: Perth The event will be exclusive to Perth as part of a back-to-back weekend of three iconic WWE events and is expected to bring some of WWE's biggest names to Western Australia Crown Jewel: Perth will pit champion against champion in both the men's and women's divisions with last year's event seeing Cody Rhodes and Liv Morgan triumph to become the inaugural Crown Jewel Champions Crown Jewel: Perth will take place on Saturday 11 October and feature 17-time WWE Champion turned A-list Hollywood actor John Cena It will follow WWE's weekly Friday Night SmackDown event on 10 October with the weekend to close out with the Monday Night RAW event on 13 October The premium trio of WWE events has never occurred in Australia and will be the only WWE broadcast events to take place in Australia It is also the final opportunity for fans to see WWE Champion John Cena perform live in Australia as part of his 2025 farewell tour Crown Jewel: Perth will put WA on an unparalleled global stage following WWE's new international broadcast partnership with streaming giant Netflix The announcement comes amid a visit to Perth this week from Australian WWE superstars Rhea Ripley and Grayson Waller who are exploring the city and its tourism offerings in anticipation of October's WWE return The return of the world-famous sports entertainment brand to WA comes off the back of a hugely successful WWE event in 2024 with last February's WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth attracting over 18,200 out-of-state visitors to WA and generating $36.2 million for the State's economy The event also set records at the time as the most-attended most-watched and highest-grossing Elimination Chamber event in WWE history A WWE Superstore will again pop up in Perth's CBD with thousands of passionate fans expected to flock to the temporary retailer after last years' store saw crowds of fans queue up to get their hands on limited-edition merchandise Find out more at: wwe.com/WWEAustralia2025 As stated by Tourism Minister Reece Whitby: "We're thrilled to confirm that WWE's return to Perth this October will be led by Crown Jewel: Perth featuring WWE Champion and global superstar John Cena promises an action-packed line up that can't be seen anywhere else in Australia "We're confident this blockbuster line up of events will generate millions of dollars for the local economy as thousands of out-of-state fans travel to WA to witness the full suite of WWE premium content - and the last chance to see John Cena perform live in Australia "This event is part of our Government's strategy to diversify Western Australia's economy by growing the State's tourism sector bringing more major events to WA and boosting our night-time economy." As stated by Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti: "Hosting Crown Jewel: Perth as part of three huge days of wrestling this October is a massive win for WA particularly after the success of last year's WWE Elimination Chamber: Perth "The incredible standard of RAC Arena and all our world-class venues means that we can host these global sports and entertainment events throughout the year "I can't wait to see RAC Arena packed with visiting and local WWE fans this October bringing an energy that is sure to be electrifying when John Cena and other WWE stars take to the ring at this Australian-exclusive event." Allow yourself to be immersed in some of the best local art in Perth Perth is set to discover the magic of PICKLE LIT in the city’s vibrant art district — The Pickle District this free art event will transform the historic Pickle Factory precinct into a pulsating world of light and sound PICKLE LIT aims to celebrate art-driven ideas through fostering deep connections with the local community priding its creatives by immersing visitors in their work.  Once home to Tandy's Preserves and Pickle Factory the precinct was known by locals to fill the air with a vinegary aroma the surrounding wetlands turned into a residential zone and later into a light industrial district it’s a burgeoning arts hub home to art galleries With a strong lineup of local artists "infused" with brine punters are invited to crawl through a lively circuit of dynamic installations performances and experimental short films across venues including: Holmes à Court Gallery an intimate neighbourhood bar in the heart of the city Local DJs Yon Jovi, Diger Rockwell, and Tobe1 Kanobee will keep crowds dancing through the evening which have been commissioned by global names like Coldplay renowned for creating profoundly moving works that push the boundaries of spatial technologies The global sonic journeys of Anita Emor and audiovisual artist and producer Roly Skender can also be uncovered Don't miss a beat with our FREE daily newsletter The Pickle District has established itself as a unique drawing in thousands of people through their creative events since 2021 Register for tickets HERE View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Pickle District (@thepickledistrict) A successful businessman has appeared in a Perth court over allegations he was driving without a valid licence last month leading to the impoundment of his Mercedes-Benz Coupe just months after police seized his $100,000 Maserati and converted it into a patrol car a successful chief executive within the tech industry has a history of drink-driving that led to a court order last year that meant he could not drive without an alcohol interlock device on his car Perth businessman Tommy Shin had his Maserati confiscated and converted to a police patrol car another one of his luxury vehicles could be set for the same fate leading to the removal of his driver’s licence His $100,000 Maserati was also impounded as a result of that offence WA Police are sporting a new patrol car that has heads turning - a $100,000 Maserati Quattroporte.Credit: WA Police Shin’s car was then converted into a police vehicle and used in a road safety advertising campaign on April 1 as a warning to drivers about the effects of doing the wrong thing on the road Shin was just two days later allegedly caught driving his friend’s Mercedes sedan despite losing his licence Further investigations revealed he had also allegedly been driving his own Mercedes Police Minister Reece Whitby called him a “bloody idiot” “This is another example of a bloody idiot on our roads who thinks they are above the law and they’ve paid an extremely high price for their stupidity,” he said He said it “beggared belief” that Shin would allegedly get back behind the wheel after losing his expensive car and was now facing losing his Mercedes-Benz as well “Police are proceeding with charges,” Whitby said adding that if there was a successful conviction police would apply to the court for a seizure order meaning a second car of Shin’s will be permanently confiscated and rebranded to be used by officers the 42-year-old appeared at Perth Magistrates Court without a lawyer on the charges of driving on a disqualified licence where a magistrate agreed to adjourn the matter until he had sought legal advice Shin made his first million while still at university The co-founder and chief executive of Lateral Capital Ventures a Subiaco-based custom software development company was once a winner in the Business News 40under40 awards and winner of Best Business Technology at the Australian Business Awards he was again a finalist at the INCITE Awards He is due back before the courts on May 29 Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter. A successful businessman has appeared in a Perth court over allegations he was driving without a valid licence last month, leading to the impoundment of his Mercedes-Benz Coupe just months after police seized his $100,000 Maserati and converted it into a patrol car. Hyung Dae Shin, also known as Tommy Shin, a successful chief executive within the tech industry, has a history of drink-driving that led to a court order last year that meant he could not drive without an alcohol interlock device on his car. But in September, he was caught ignoring that order, leading to the removal of his driver\\u2019s licence. His $100,000 Maserati was also impounded as a result of that offence, police later seeking a seizure order. Shin\\u2019s car was then converted into a police vehicle and used in a road safety advertising campaign on April 1 as a warning to drivers about the effects of doing the wrong thing on the road. But the move did not act as a deterrent, Shin was just two days later allegedly caught driving his friend\\u2019s Mercedes sedan despite losing his licence. Further investigations revealed he had also allegedly been driving his own Mercedes. In a press conference two weeks ago, Police Minister Reece Whitby called him a \\u201Cbloody idiot\\u201D. \\u201CThis is another example of a bloody idiot on our roads who thinks they are above the law and they\\u2019ve paid an extremely high price for their stupidity,\\u201D he said. \\u201CIf you break the law, say goodbye to your toy.\\u201D He said it \\u201Cbeggared belief\\u201D that Shin would allegedly get back behind the wheel after losing his expensive car, and was now facing losing his Mercedes-Benz as well. \\u201CPolice are proceeding with charges,\\u201D Whitby said, adding that if there was a successful conviction police would apply to the court for a seizure order, meaning a second car of Shin\\u2019s will be permanently confiscated and rebranded to be used by officers. On Thursday, the 42-year-old appeared at Perth Magistrates Court without a lawyer on the charges of driving on a disqualified licence, where a magistrate agreed to adjourn the matter until he had sought legal advice. Shin made his first million while still at university. The co-founder and chief executive of Lateral Capital Ventures, a Subiaco-based custom software development company, was once a winner in the Business News 40under40 awards, a finalist of the WAITTA INCITE Awards, and winner of Best Business Technology at the Australian Business Awards. In 2017, he was again a finalist at the INCITE Awards. He is due back before the courts on May 29. Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. . Personalise your weather experience and unlock powerful new features. Unlock more weather data and layers options. Facebook IconInstagram IconTiktok IconLegend colours and weather terms used throughout Weatherzone Home>Weather News>Perth's coldest weekend in 8 months awaits Perth's coldest weekend in 8 months awaitsBen Domensino30 Apr 2025 1:47 AM UTCArrow ShareShareImage: Cold air spreading over southwestern Australia on Saturday Source: Weatherzone.A cold front will bring a burst of cool wet and windy weather to southwestern Australia later this week putting Perth on track to have its coldest weekend in about eight months May is typically the time of year when cold fronts start to become more active over southwestern Australia due to the seasonal northward shift of the subtropical ridge in the Southern Hemisphere This increased frontal activity is why Perth’s average rainfall in May is close to double that of April and mean maximum temperatures drop by about 4°C between the two months This May’s first cold front will reach the southwest corner of WA late on Friday and reach Perth in the early hours of Saturday morning before pushing further north and east into the weekend The passage of the front will produce blustery winds thunderstorms and a noticeable drop in temperature across the southwest of WA on Friday into Saturday Perth’s maximum temperature on Thursday is predicted to reach about 31°C in a warm air mass ahead of the approaching front This will be Perth’s first May day over 30°C since 2018 the city is only forecast to reach 21-22°C on Saturday and Sunday which would make it Perth’s coldest weekend since September Showers accompanying the frontal system should deliver about 5 to 25mm of rain over western and southwestern districts of WA with the heaviest rain expected to occur from the southwest coast up to just north of Perth Image: Forecast accumulated rain over the next seven days showing how much rain this week’s front is expected to deliver Fresh to strong winds will also blow across the southern half of WA on Friday and Saturday While these won’t be anywhere near as strong as a typical mid-winter cold front damaging wind gusts are possible in exposed areas along state’s southwest coast Image: Forecast wind gusts on Saturday morning Severe weather warnings may be issued in the coming days as this cold front approaches and crosses southwestern Australia. Check the latest forecasts and warnings for the most up-to-date information in your area. Information supplied by Weatherzone based on data provided by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) The NRL is set to welcome the newest franchise into the competition soon with an agreement in-principle reportedly reached between the game and the Western Australian Government The expansion effort will see the return of the North Sydney Bears as the stroried club will up sticks and head across to the west for a new lease of life in Perth The joint bid comes with a host of questions including whether the club will be called the Perth or Western Bears what colours will they adorn on their jerseys and what are the early aims for the venture MORE: Who will be named Western Bears head coach? Brad Arthur the frontrunner for proposed 18th NRL club "This is a unique propostion and we’ll be successful but there’s going to be a huge number of challenges," North Sydney Director Billy Moore told SEN. "We are so excited about this opportunity but it is tough. "When you formed the Dolphins off a very similar runway of time, you moved players from one side of Brisbane to the other into an existing club that had been going for 75 years. "We’re going to be moving players from one side of Australia to the other. "The whole operation is going to be set up in Perth," Moore continued. "No one has ever done a merger between old and new, east coast and west coast in Australian sport."  Moore highlighted how he believed one of the main goals of the club was to build a viable pipeline of WA talent to bring into the fold. However, he acknowledged how this would be a gradual progress with participation numbers currently sitting at around 6,000 youth players in the state. "We’ll get that up to 20,000 in 10 years," Moore declared. "Inside 10 years, we want to get five bonafide WA players in our top 30 squad. That will mean we will have done our job in pathways and production. "We’ve got to make sure we do our part. I know WA is bursting at the seams and there is a truckload of young talent over there waiting for an opportunity. "We’ll give them that opportunity and they’ll grow and develop."  Moore believed that the similarities between the Western Reds and North Sydney made for a relatively simple colour design for the jerseys. "The red and black will always be the traditional colours of the Bears," Moore said. "The Reds' colours were red, black, white and gold. So, they’re not a quantum leap apart. "There will be an evolution and I suppose the marketing people will come into play and take part. "Just think of Penrith last year when they won the comp in a pink jersey," Moore added. "So, the colours will evolve but the foundation will always be the Bears and their traditional colours will always be red and black."  In regards to a possible logo design, Moore stated that this component was straightforward. "Without trying to be coy about it, a bear is a bear," he said. "The logo will be a bear - that’s guaranteed."  "I don’t think it’s going to happen until around next week," Moore revealed about when fans can expect an announcement from the NRL. "Then you’ll start to see some crystallisation of it all. It will move fast. There is no doubt it will move quickly." When the club is confirmed to enter into the comp, the focus will turn to appointing the main figureheads to steer the ship. Brad Arthur has been heavily linked to the position of head coach, while Peter Parr has also been spoken about to oversee the construction of the roster.  "We’re certainly not kidding ourselves about how hard this is going to be," Moore said. "What this is all about is getting the right people in the front office with the coaching and administration." However, one man who Moore didn’t expect to be involved in the nitty-gritty of the build was WA Premier Roger Cook. "He’s been the engine behind making this work, especially from the WA side," Moore said. "I think he’ll be the number one ticket holder and fan. But I think he’ll leave it to the people who have had years of experience in this. "There’s rugby league and then there’s rugby league politics. "When you’re dealing with player managers [and agents] you’re dealing with a certain level of shrewdness and I’m saying that in exclamation marks."   Mark Molyneux is a freelance writer covering the NRL and UFC for Sporting News Australia. He has previously worked in the music industry and as a teacher around the world. Watch 2m 30sABC reporter Pablo Vinales is travelling with opposition leader Peter Dutton as he spends the final campaigning moments in the crucial state of WA. Hungry for what’s happening in Perth’s food and hospitality scene Here’s a deliciously snackable selection of the latest in Perth food news: Nestled deep below Brookfield Place, subterranean cyberpunk izakaya Papi Katsu might be one part Tokyo nightclub – but they’re also cooking up some electrifying new lunch specials for your next big business deal… Or corporate lunch with your office besties katsu chicken or cauliflower karaage bento boxes salmon poke or tune poke bowls – not to mention a tempting $8 house beer or wine add-on if your arvo is looking pretty cruisey “We built this for the people who want flavour and speed without compromise,” explained Head Chef Shane Middleton It’s the lunch you actually look forward to.” In more good news for city slickers looking for lunch, this Friday (May 2) marks the start of Willi’s by the slice service: the grab-and-go version of their thick crispy-edged and oh-so cheesy Detroit-style pizzas and is available in four signature flavours: Antonio Margheriti Pretty Fly for a Fungi and Porkie Pies – as well as limited edition “Slice of the Month” flavours “It’s everything a sad sandwich isn’t,” explained the Willi’s team and made to turn a desk lunch into something worth looking forward to.” And on the topic of ooey gooey cheesy goodness! The fine folks at Old Bridge Cellars are joining forces with supplier European Foods to throw a raclette party at their Como location, celebrating the decadent Alpine treat with a sit-down dinner and guided wine tasting experience. The dinner is on May 6 – find out more and grab your tickets here! The treat that took over our feeds last winter is back! Kuld Creamery’s icy treats might be synonymous with summer but when the weather cools they’ve still got you covered with their decadent crumble dessert On offer this year is comforting spiced apple and a new sour cherry flavour – which is then topped with golden shortbread crumble and a velvety pour of custard and a scoop of Kuld’s handcrafted ice cream not just with new flavours but new gluten free and vegan options – including a vegan maple crumble and a vegan coconut vanilla custard – as well as take-home packs to make your own crumble concoction at home The return of this cosy dessert is paired with the return to their OG Highgate store – the laneway location where they first opened their doors in 2016 The Laneway will transform into a dedicated crumble pop-up store and they’re holding an opening night party on Friday Head there from 6-8pm for free serves of crumble “We’re so excited to bring Crumble back this winter – and to do it from the space that started it all,” said co-founder Kaitlyn Kuld joy-filled warm dessert option for Perth sweet tooths in the wintertime with even more people no matter their dietaries is really exciting We want everyone to be able to experience that feeling of comfort food in winter.” Little Lebanon’s charcoal chicken (and that intensely garlicky toum!) is one of our all-time death row meals – and has often been the salve to a late-night hunger We’ll be indulging even more with the imminent arrival of Little Lebanon’s Vic Park outpost opposite the Vic Park Hotel at 606 Albany Highway We live by the maxim “Better late than never” – which is why, although we completely missed its arrival back in February, we simply must let you know about the very charming Silly Goose in Helena Valley nourishing bowls or even a locally farmed bouquet of blooms Long Chim’s takeaway Tuck Shop was one of the CBD’s hidden gems so we were mighty sad when the pint-sized version of the Thai street food institution closed their doors about a year ago until June 30 you’ll be able to get your hands on some of Tuck Shop’s signature 555 favourites: “quick crunchy pork belly with Chinese broccoli and jasmine rice for $24 “Fun, silly and a little chaotic.” Throwing opens its doors on the cusp of the Easter long weekend, Little Otto’s Big Choc Shop has arrived with a mouthwatering array of homemade gelato and chocolate delights that would make Willy Wonka blush – check out our full write up here! And in even more great news, thanks to our South West correspondent Jono! If Margaret River was known for one thing, it would be its wine. Cowaramup’s Strange Brew Wine Bar has just entered the chat, at the ready for a stripped back approach to enjoying wine in the famed region. Check out the full article here! Almost exactly a year after opening their Perth taproom Australian craft brewer Fox Friday have announced that they have entered voluntary administration “It’s with heavy hearts that we share some tough news Sarah and I have made the difficult decision to place Fox Friday and subsidiaries (Moonah Hotel and Cellars Carwyn Cellars) into voluntary administration with the appointment of McGrathNicol as the administrator,” wrote Benn Hooper in a statement published to Instagram last week “When we purchased Fox Friday in March 2019 it was just the two of us in a small factory unit located in Moonah brewing beer during the week and running a makeshift taproom on the weekends we’ve built something we’re immensely proud of we’ve faced significant financial challenges that have brought us to this point Our financial lender could not meet their obligations for our capital projects.” “We’re committed to keeping it business as usual during this time though you may notice some changes to our venues operating days and hours While we understand that there will be some uncertainty as a result of this decision we very much intend to come through the other side of this and we hope that Fox Friday and its subsidiaries will continue to operate well into the future We’ll keep you updated as things progress.” Huge news for fans of meat in bread: the banh mi festival that launched a squillion “Attending” clicks last year is back! Taking place on May 10 at Yokine Reserve, the Perth Banh Mi Festival will feature a huge selection of food trucks – both banh mi and otherwise with plenty of banh mi-inspired specials – as well as kids activities Since closing the doors to their Maylands space seven months ago, we’ve been waiting with bated breath for Smidge Bakery to find a new home, and the wait is almost over! They’ve just got the keys to a brand new space in the heart of Leederville – keep an eye on their socials to follow along. Head Chef Ahmet Kaya took over the reins at Mount Lawley’s Middle Eastern spot Nazzar earlier this year – and they’ve just launched a new menu celebrating the arrival of autumn Highlights include a prawn tagine finished with a zesty lemon and butter an aromatic spiced porterhouse served with muhammara and muska katmer for dessert filled with pistachio cream and served with whipped cardamom labneh we bid farewell to South Perth icon Coco’s… Home to over 35 years of Perth’s finest doing their wheeling and dealing as well as plenty of celeb visits Our curiosity is sated with the discovery that Meat & Wine Co is set to take over the spot marking their second ever Perth location in addition to their CBD restaurant that opened in 2018 With locations in Byron Bay, Noosa, Newcastle, Gold Coast and Burleigh Heads, Light Years has become a staple for East Coast dining – and they’re finally making their way west, with their Perth restaurant now officially open. Read our full write-up here! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Perth is OK! – Local (@perthisok.local) One of Perth’s favourite izakayas has expanded, with Izakaya Tori‘s second location in Mount Lawley now officially open – and fully licensed their original store first opened at the end of 2023 super fun favourite for casual drink-friendly bites – think gyoza karaage and plenty of cocktails – which you can now also get your hands on at their new Walcott Street spot As Doubleview’s food and bev scene continues to grow, it was with bated breath one of the Perth is OK! team awaited the opening of Mr Butler after first spotting its bright pink signage pop up on Scarborough Beach Road late last year that same team member is happy to report they deliver on their promise of nourishing Serving up Monday-Friday nights and taking a lot of hassle out of weeknight cooking their rustic meals come fresh and piping hot from the baine marie or you can pick up an array of heat-and-eat options too We’re talking beef brisket rendangs, teriyaki chicken, homestyle fried rice, a mean potato bake and soul-warming lasagne – to name a few options. Throw in a few sneaky desserts, a mostly gluten free menu, super competitive prices and delivery options, and it’s very quickly proving a popular choice around the 6018 – find out more at mrbutlerperth.com.au. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MrButler Perth (@mrbutlerperth) Bad Love’s amazing burgers are never far from our minds but with their recent shift towards even more gluten-friendly options – we’ve barely stopped talking about them to anyone that’ll listen Along with revolutionising the game for coeliacs across Perth, they’ve also found time to launch a brand new pop-up: Modern Hero because these bad boys aren’t for the faint of heart – ooey gooey Philly-style cheesesteaks “Our take on this world-famous sandwich uses the highest quality WA beef grilled to perfection and covered in gooey melted cheese We’re in love with the flavour and ratios of this product; you can expect a big hot mouthful loaded with grilled beef and cheese in every bite!” with future plans for a permanent location on the horizon.” “Our service model will initially favour pre-sold tickets to events These tickets will be advertised through our Instagram and Facebook pages prior to the event date.” “We can’t wait to get this into the hands of the people of Perth it’s been a long time coming and we’re excited to have you check it out.” Their first launch event was at Mane Specialist Bottleshop’s Osborne Park store on March 27, but they’re already loading up their next events – keep an eye on their socials to find out more Australian chef and proud Palawa and Gundjitmara man, Zach Green is heading west for some unmissable each meal connects with culture and land – like the Barramundi that connects us with life-giving waterways or the resilience and survival of wattleseed Kicking off on April 11-14 at the Karijini Experience Green will then head down to Margaret River for a pop up on June 4 before heading north back up to Karijini Eco Retreat and to Hearson Cove for a spectacular experience dining under the stars during the Staircase to the Moon Thompson Road’s long-running bottle-o has entered a new era. We first got to know the shop as natural wine store Wise Child (which has since moved to Market Street), before it became Pour People at at the tail end of 2023. Now, it’s officially reopened as the Booze Bazaar with new owner Harry set to continue the Thompson Road tradition of sip-slinging One of 2023’s standout openings we just couldn’t stop raving about was Shafto Lane curry house Rojiura Curry Samurai, Perth’s first restaurant specialising in Hokkaido-style soup curry. Now, they’re expanding with a Hokkaido-style spice ramen shop in Leederville – read our full write-up here Stupendous Scandi suppers are here! Elske opened in the middle of 2024 helmed by culinary duo Sean Marshall and Kristina Jensen – with Jensen’s Danish heritage influencing the Freo café’s Scandinavian-leaning menu they’re able to launch their long-awaited dinner service stop by the historic Manning Buildings for snacks including their signature Smørrebrød – topped with fried Margaret River dhufish Shark Bay Prawns or Norwegian classic kartofflemad – plus delights like Blue swimmer crab and caviar-topped chicken skins zucchini beignets with goats curd and hot spiced honey or house-made gravadlax served with Crème fraîche The team have created a Nordic cocktail series showcasing the herbaceous botanical notes of traditional Scandi spirit aquavit – including a Vesterport Spritz created with Normandy French cider instead of prosecco… Skål to that We’re guilty of some diabolical drink-making every now and then so we’re looking forward to an opportunity to learn from the pros at sister venues Ciao Dandy and The Standard Say arrivederci to Cosy Del’s Wednesday night pizzettas decadent dish will be returning just in time for winter with its first appearance scheduled for Wednesday Inspired by the team’s rich Italian heritage it’s a classic take on lasagne – just like nonna would make They’ve also just launched a bottomless lasagne option for just $40pp so you can enjoy as much lasagne as your heart desires One of Western Australia’s most extraordinary dining experiences, Fervor is coming to the big smoke – pun intended! The long-running friendship between Fervor and the Ritz-Carlton’s fine diner Hearth is entering a new era with a series of stunning dining experiences celebrating rare native ingredients Hearth x Fervor Fire Feasts will bring a rare opportunity for alfresco open-fire cooking to Elizabeth Quay while the Fervor Chef’s Counter Experience will offer you and just five other diners an immersive intimate view of the cooking process with Hearth’s Chef De Cuisine Brian Cole and Fervor Executive Chef Paul “Yoda” Iskov It ain’t all gourmet news around these parts: sometimes we’ve also got to let you know about a giant, terrifying mouse and his pizza parties. That’s right, Charles Entertainment Cheese is making his mousy way to Perth’s shores later this year: read our full write-up here! Pirate Life’s resident dive bar Deadbeat has just opened with plenty of glam-rock flair and ’80s vibes Headed up by hospo guns Adrian Ruiz and Benjamin Thomson high-octane cocktails) and no muss-no-fuss snacks – think loaded tater tots We’ve got absolutely huge news for the gluten intolerant and coeliac amongst us: Bad Love Burgers announced last week that 99% of their menu is now available gluten free The transition has been a huge undertaking from the team who’ve worked on each item one by one to ensure that they stay as delicious as ever while being accessible to the gluten free and coeliac community of Perth – in fact they’ve been quietly testing the new menu for six months “with exactly zero customers noticing a change in product or a change in quality.” “On the contrary,” the announcement continued “I feel like the process that was undertaken to review improve and ultimately change our recipes has resulted in these products tasting even better than they were previously such was the detail and consideration our chefs have put into ensuring this change was executed seamlessly and to the same quality standard we hold all food to; whether it contains gluten or not.” “This was especially noticeable to our fried chicken and popcorn chicken items – resulting in a plumper juicier protein while still maintaining our signature twice fried crunchy as all fuck coating It also means that all of our fryers in the kitchen are dedicated gluten-free as standard ensuring ancillary items like our chips are now mitigated from cross contamination too.” It’s important to note that the kitchen will not be 100% gluten free – Bad Love’s signature burgers can still be served on a potato bun that contains gluten and a handful of sauces and garnishes could not be made gluten free – however they’ll make every effort to avoid cross contamination with glove changes and gluten free buns baked in Gala’s dedicated gluten free bakery Love certainly is in the air – or at least, we’re definitely loving the new offerings from both Bad Love and Northbridge’s Bar Love Hospo guns Pippa Canavan and Murray Walsh will be putting their world-class mixology skills to the test with their brand new bottomless on offer every Saturday afternoon from 4-6pm Dive into an endless stream of their award-winning cocktails for two hours alongside a succulent selection of snacks – plus you can flow straight into their very lovely Happy Hour Swanny and sammies? Name a better combo! The team from Daisies, the Other Side and Ol’ Buoy just announced they’re expanding with a new deli nearby in Swanbourne. Located on Shenton Road, at the former site of the acclaimed Choux Bakery, Side Piece will be serving up stacked deli sandwiches in-house baked treats from a dedicated pastry team plus all-day faves that will be familiar from the Daisies and Other Side menus – not to mention coffee locally roasted by Dukes and exactly the kind of place you’ll brag about discovering first,” said co-owners Sam Kaye and Pia Prior “Our name is a playful nod to our growing café family with a little double entendre to keep things interesting.” A few weeks ago, we wrote about the sad closure of Vic Park’s Hong Kong Tea Café – happily we can report that our sadness was short-lived with the bustling café announcing that they’ve relaunched from the other week (Tuesday We look forward to checking out its new era… In a world of discord and mayhem – perhaps humanity’s greatest unifier will be the universal love of meat within dough. If, like us, you’re a card carrying member of the meat-in-dough fan club, you’ll be delighted to hear that the South American take on the delicacy is making its way to Subiaco, with the arrival of Pino’s Empanadas to Rokeby Road on March 15. Read our full write up here! Suffering from a bad case of Sunday scaries? We’ve got just the thing: a new Tex Mex collab from Highgate hombres Tommy Tacos and ‘Lo The neighbouring Beaufort Street duo will be joining forces for a Mexican BBQ every Sunday serving up a selection of snacks and a BBQ platter for 2-3 people each week across both venues – as well as some tempting drink specials and a DJ bringing the weekend vibes A brand new restaurant is now open in Perth’s north, with Monelli opening their doors at the start of March. Inspired by the chic coastal vibes of Santorini and Capri, Monelli promises an elegant, beachy take on Italian cuisine – think freshly made pastas and expertly crafted cocktails. Read our full write up here! WA’s oldest family-owned wine shop is expanding! Open now and continuing the legacy founded by Vincenzo Salpietro and his father Charlie in 1974, Grand Cru’s fourth location is nestled within the Leederville Precinct with a pint-sized shop offering an impressive selection of local and international wines Grab your wine and take it to any of the Leederville precinct’s three venues (The Garden Servo and the Leederville Hotel) for $10 corkage Monday-Thursday Celeb pastry chef Adriano Zumbo has officially launched the new high tea offering at QT Perth decadent selection of sweet and savoury treats paired with a whimsical bent and some botanical G&Ts We’ve long-extolled the virtues of specialty bottleshop, beer mecca and all-round legends Mane – and we are stoked to report that their brand new Bicton bottle-o has officially swung open their doors The new location will join the ever-growing impressive foodie hub that is Bicton Central The team behind Bunbury Farmers Markets have now expanded, opening a second premise in the rapidly growing South West suburb of Vasse, just 10 minutes from Busselton en route to Margaret River. Read our full write-up here. Beloved Busselton brewery Rocky Ridge is bringing its award-winning brews and good times to Duncraig, just in time for the Labour Day long weekend. The sustainability-focused enterprise opened its brand new taphouse on Friday 28 February, marking its first venture into Perth’s northern suburbs. Read our full write-up here! The ongoing expansion of the Miss Chow’s empire continues with the arrival of Miss Chow’s to the CBD city slickers can now dive into their signature offering of dumplings and Southeast Asian dishes in the middle of the CBD “Miss Chow’s has always been about bringing people together over great food and great company,” said restauranteur Jacquie Chan “We’re excited to breathe new life into this location and give diners in the city a taste of what makes Miss Chow’s so special.” The options for tipples on the Terrace is growing, with Faraday’s opening their doors back in January Friendly approachability is at the forefront with all-day offerings for all tastes – think warm cob loaf and dips not to mention a crown-pleasing selection of cocktails If there’s one topic certain to ignite passionate discourse, heated arguments and rapturous recommendations, it’s pies – but this new pie shop with an acclaimed fine-dining chef that’s just opened in Leederville is sure to unite us all. Read our full write-up here! A brand new venue from the same team as Hillarys Beach Club has opened in the northern suburbs, bringing seafood, sangria and Spanish-style snacks to Iluka. Read our full write-up here! Everyone’s favourite pita purveyor, Yalla Bala is finally rolling open their Electric Lane window for dinners we’ve been waiting in breathless anticipation for their expansion to dinner service – and finally our prayers have been answered they’ll have the regular Yalla Bala menu on offer alongside some tasty rotating specials Hospitality group Sesh Mafia continues their relentlessly energetic expansion, with the arrival of another subterranean venue to Brookfield Place. Opening quietly (or rather, not so quietly) the other weekend, Lupe’s turns the group’s signature rambunctious spirit towards Mexico, promising tequila, tacos, and mischief. Read our full write-up here. Another opening from the tail end of 2024, Cottesloe welcomed negroni bar Coccodrillo to Napoleon Street From the former owner of Mount Hawthorn favourite Pappagallo Coccodrillo is mixing up a signature menu of negronis and spritzes with a twist That ain’t all though – just 100 metres away Coccodrillo Pizza & Vino has also opened (see above!) Quietly opening back in November, we’re excited for the arrival of Charim to Northbridge Chef Hyun channels his 18 years of experience to elevate the tradition of gisa sikdang Directly translating as “driver restaurant” gisa sikdang are popular amongst Korea’s taxi drivers Charim’s signature is their Je-yuk Bokkeum: stir-fried pork with a sweet and spicy marinade paired with a selection of seven house-made banchan – but you also can’t go past the pork jowl bossam which pairs tender pork jowl with house-made kimchi and barley ssamjang Big news for city-slickin’ beer lovers: Little Creatures is opening a huge new venue in Elizabeth Quay. Read our full write up here. Got some food news we need to know about? We’d love to hear about it – drop us a line at food@perthisok.com! Perth house prices remain on track to hit $1 million by the end of 2025 according to fresh data contained in the latest Domain House Price Report released on Thursday the pace of growth has slowed substantially with median Perth house prices at a record high of $917,706 Suburbs with low sales have been excluded from the list It marks the 10th consecutive quarterly rise relative to the gains throughout 2023-24 but was the slowest quarterly gain in 2½ years Annual growth has also eased to an 18-month low yet at 14.1 per cent ($113,500) it remains strong as Perth holds the highest annual increase among the capitals Domain chief of research and economics Nicola Powell said despite the slowdown Perth could hit the $1 million mark by the end of 2025 with 9 per cent ($82,300) extra needed to achieve this which remained feasible given the 8-10 per cent forecast growth range tight job markets and improved sentiment are expected to support the housing market,” she said multiple challenges are likely to offset these positive influences and keep price growth in check “The rate-cutting cycle is expected to unfold slowly housing remains prohibitively expensive for many Powell added uncertainty arising from the Trump administration’s economic and foreign policies may influence global markets and the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decisions on the cash rate further shaping how quickly housing values may rise “We have already seen how quickly consumer sentiment has been impacted – it has dropped to a six-month low,” she said “Until home loan serviceability improves significantly it is difficult to envision housing markets transitioning into a pronounced growth trend.” Perth prices declined for the first time in two years by $4,700 (-0.9 per cent) ending seven consecutive quarters of growth Annual gains have slowed to the lowest in a year – but remain strong at 19.1 per cent ($81,500) Strategic Property Group managing director Trent Fleskens predicted Perth’s market would still grow strongly this year but most of that growth would be from May onwards “Whilst markets are never linear in their growth direction we can be confident that the fundamentals of demand and supply still support growth in house prices,” he said “I say this without even mentioning the big accelerator which will be the expected drop in interest rates this year “The first quarter was always going to be a slower one for growth – a state and federal election Fleskens said weekly property transactions were hovering around 900 to 1100 per week in Perth with around 5000 properties listed for sale He said that was a far cry from 2019 when weekly transactions sat at around 550 with approximately 17,000 properties available Nationally Sydney and Adelaide house prices are at a record high with Adelaide house prices hitting $1 million for the first time while Sydney house prices are just shy of $1.7 million Melbourne’s weaker performance over the past five years combined with its difficulty achieving a stable recovery Median house prices there remain $57,200 (-5.2 per cent) below the December 2021 peak at $1.03 million It marks the 10th consecutive quarterly rise relative to the gains throughout 2023-24 but was the slowest quarterly gain in 2\\u00BD years \\u201CA gradual loosening of monetary policy tight job markets and improved sentiment are expected to support the housing market,\\u201D she said \\u201CThe rate-cutting cycle is expected to unfold slowly and cautious lending standards persist.\\u201D Powell added uncertainty arising from the Trump administration\\u2019s economic and foreign policies may influence global markets and the Reserve Bank of Australia\\u2019s decisions on the cash rate \\u201CWe have already seen how quickly consumer sentiment has been impacted \\u2013 it has dropped to a six-month low,\\u201D she said \\u201CUntil home loan serviceability improves significantly it is difficult to envision housing markets transitioning into a pronounced growth trend.\\u201D Annual gains have slowed to the lowest in a year \\u2013 but remain strong at 19.1 per cent ($81,500) Strategic Property Group managing director Trent Fleskens predicted Perth\\u2019s market would still grow strongly this year \\u201CWhilst markets are never linear in their growth direction we can be confident that the fundamentals of demand and supply still support growth in house prices,\\u201D he said \\u201CI say this without even mentioning the big accelerator \\u201CThe first quarter was always going to be a slower one for growth \\u2013 a state and federal election Melbourne\\u2019s weaker performance over the past five years Texas blues rock icons ZZ Top took to the stage in Perth on Thursday wowing fans with a very strange instrument The Legs hitmakers were rocking Langley Park on the Australian leg of their Elevation world tour with fellow rock veterans George Thorogood & The Destroyers whipped out a guitar that had the crowd doing a double-take He was rocking a bright yellow bass guitar that featured a whopping 17 strings and a body that almost obscured his entire torso The standard electric bass guitar has four strings there are also five-string and five-string models who replaced original member Dusty Hill after he died in 2021 looked like he was struggling to wrap his hands around the instrument's gargantuan neck as he stood in front of a large stack of amplifiers Speaking about the bass behemoth to Guitar World in January Elwood said that it wasn't his favourite instrument to play and despite bearing the Fender name on the headstock did not come from the iconic guitar company 'I hate playing that f***ing bass,' he said 'I found it late at night while internet surfing on one of those Chinese websites I couldn't believe they were making something like that.' The rocker added that he saw immediate comic value in the oversized instrument the iconic showmen did not disappoint when it came to the sartorial stakes either The black jacket featured a colourful cactus and rose design along with a Dia De Muertos-style skeleton for good measure He matched this with a pair of sequined black pants and a pair of black boots Billy went a little overboard with the headwear wearing a bandana and a grey beanie underneath a battered light grey fedora While it was barely visible from behind the imposing bass Elwood also wore the same eye-catching jacket and sequinned pants combo He did mix things up with a pair of ruby red suede shoes while sorting a shock of grey hair and a full beard both Billy and Elwood found time to switch out their jackets for an equally colourful matching bright purple number that also featured an ornate floral design Elwood had also swapped his monstrous yellow bass for a much more manageable black four-string version The Sharp Dressed Man rockers continue their Australian run in the Hunter Valley and Wollongong this weekend as part of the Red Hot Summer regional mini-festival They will then head to Melbourne's Margaret Court Arena on May 7 before rounding our Red Hot Summer on Queensland's Bribie Island and finally at the ICC Sydney Theatre on May 13 ZZ Top formed in Houston Texas in 1969 and for 51 years kept the same line-up of Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard, until Dusty's death in 2021.  Responsible for a swag of blues rock hits including La Grange the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers have sold an estimated 50 million records During an appearance on US Radio show Ultimate Classic Rock Nights, Gibbons discussed the origins of the band's unusual name. 'We had a little apartment, a little hangout room that was lined with those rainbow-coloured blues posters you'd say nailed to the telephone poll, [listing] who was coming to town,' Gibbons recalled. As the guys looked at the posters, Gibbons said they realized 'it was odd how many current names had initials - O.V. Wright, D.C. Bender, and of course B.B. King - he was down on this end of the alphabet, then it was Z.Z. Hill.'  'Jeez, ZZ and King, that's a good combo,' Gibbons remembered saying, but decided that ZZ King was too similar to B.B. King. 'King being at the top, I said, "Okay, so it's gonna be ZZ Top, and that's the way it is."'  Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:... Victim of acid attack 'plotted by his ex-partner who teamed up with a gang' dies in hospital six... We are trapped in unsellable newbuild homes after a £52m dual carriageway was built on our... 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ZZ Top perform with a VERY bizarre instrument in PerthComments are subject to our House rules and TermsNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS) athlete Luke Boyes delivered a breakthrough performance at the 2025 Australian Athletics Championships in Perth with a Personal Best for the 800m event and a world championship qualifying time.   Boyce’s effort to win the bronze medal in a time of 1:44.50 came after he missed Olympic qualification for last year’s Paris Games by a painful 0.03 seconds.  “It was a pretty special day,” the 21-year-old said. “A much faster race than I expected.”  “I thought my best chance to beat Peyton [Craig] and Peter [Bol] was to take it out hard and try to break them on the third day. I’m proud for putting myself out there, no complaints coming third behind two pretty solid athletes.”  “This year, my goal was to make world champs. If you offered me the choice between winning every race that I was in or making world champs, I would have picked worlds.”  “To just get the time, to be honest, I don’t want to think about how close it was last year – 0.03 was agonisingly too close for comfort. To hit it bang on this year is great for me and for my season.”  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Luke Boyes (@lukeboyes_) Boyes said a change in mindset gave him clarity during the championship.  “I basically ran with the mindset that I’m just happy to be here, and anything that happens now is a bonus. I think having a bit of that freedom…allowed me to run without any burden of how I need to perform or [what] time I need [to hit].”  Boyes also praised the NSWIS high performance team as key to his success.  “You can see the athletic stocks have really shot up in the last couple of months. A big part of that is down to just how good the [NSWIS] facility is and the support we have from the physio and S&C teams – they’re pretty elite, and that is what sets us apart.”  His performance helped cap off a dominant campaign by New South Wales, which secured the top spot of the medal tally with 43 medals – edging out Victoria by one in a tightly contested competition.  NSWIS State Performance Advisor Michael Perry said this year’s results mark a new upward trend, particularly with emerging athletes transitioning into senior competition.  “New South Wales has always been a minefield for talent,” Perry explained. “But the transition from junior to senior athletes hasn’t always [translated] to show the success we are [currently at], and I think that’s where Australian athletics is reflective of where New South Wales athletics is as well.”   Perry, who represented Australia in Triple Jump at the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, said the success of the senior team over the past four years is now emerging at the junior level, mirroring the boarder rise of Australian Athletics.   “[Athletics] as a country is sitting in a very good spot, just [as] the same athletes in New South Wales are starting to reflect that too, “he said. [These results show] where we’re trending, [especially when] it comes to LA [2028 Olympic Games] as well.”  He also credited the improvement to strategic investments, including the full-time support of NSWIS-based coaches Alex Stewart (High Jump) and Andrew Murphy (Triple Jump).  “[In] the last couple of years, [Australian Athletics have] employed Alex Stewart and now Andrew Murphy,” he said. “That’s allowed them to dedicate more of their time towards the actual squads as opposed to having to commit to other projects or engagements with other sports to supplement their pay.”  Perry also highlighted NSWIS’s growing role in athlete development, with an expanded scholarship program and deeper engagement across disciplines.  “We have a greater fingerprint on [more] athletes than we’ve ever done…which is starting to [have a] flow on effect to these performances.”  “As much as there are a few athletes having wider support teams outside of NSWIS, the fact that we’re able to be able to spend more time with a great number of [them] is certainly showing that reflection.”  NSWIS athletes dominated the podium at Perth Nationals, breaking multiple personal bests, championship records, and national marks.  Young NSWIS athletes also shone – Isaac Beacroft broke the under-20 national record in the 20,000m walk, while Delta Amidzovski collected bronze in the 100m Hurdles and gold in the Long Jump – all within 90 minutes.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Australian Athletics (@australianathletics) View this post on Instagram A post shared by DELTA ⭒˚⋆ (@deltaamidzovski) “To do that was quite impressive,” Perry said. “We’ve seen those athletes transition out of juniors into seniors and also do well in the national senior [competition].”  Looking ahead, Perry said NSWIS is focused on maintaining strong support systems to ensure athletes are prepared for both national and international stages.   “The more that we can have that support behind the athletes, [the more they’re going to benefit] by being better prepared for major championships,” Perry said.  “We’ve got a lot of our support team on national teams now, so by having that support in the daily training environment in New South Wales, actually allows athletes to have that seamless transition…to go into national teams.”  With the 2025 World Championships in Japan approaching, Perry said the closer proximity will be an advantage for Australian athletes preparing for international success.  Asked what sets New South Wales athletes apart, Perry answered simply – “belief”.  “The athletes that are doing well believe that they belong in those positions – Jess Hull [Running], Eleanor Patterson [High Jump], Nicola Olyslagers [High Jump], Mackenzie Little [Javelin], they’re all, week in and week out, competing against the best of the best. And they belong in that.”  “Now [that is] having a flow on effect of other athletes – [the belief] that we can contend with the best in the world. It’s just year in, year out, we’re having more and more athletes that are in a position of being on the podium.”  “Performance breeds performance. That’s probably showing us [what LA is going to look like in 2028] – it could be something so much bigger than what it is now. So, I hope that trend continues.”  The NSW Institute of Sport acknowledges the Aboriginal people, the Traditional Custodians of this land, and pays respect to our Aboriginal Elders – past, present and emerging Sign up for NSWIS emails to be the first to see inspiring content and news By submitting this form, you agree to NSWIS' Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.