Crashes on two Perth freeways are proving to be a headache for motorists travelling on both sides of the river on Wednesday. Main Roads reported an accident on the Mitchell Freeway northbound after Hutton Street in Osborne park about 5:12pm. The right lane has been partially shut as towing services attend the scene. Motorists are urged to drive carefully in the area as traffic is still heavy on approach. Another peak-hour accident on Kwinana Freeway northbound after South Street in Bateman was earlier posted to Main Roads’ X about 4:27pm. The left lane was blocked off before the incident was…
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A planned fishing rally from Port Beach to Perth has sparked traffic mayhem as more than 150 cars and boats on trailers turned out to protest the State’s controversial fishing bans. Reel Rights Convoy — driven by a community alliance called the Coastal Collective — invited “local fishermen and fisherwomen to spruce up their beloved boats and join us early this Sunday morning” in an attempt to draw attention to the bans. Footage shared by Main Roads WA after 10:30am on Sunday morning highlighted the result, with video depicting heavily congested lanes northbound on Kwinana Freeway. Dotted throughout the traffic…
The world has seen many great rivalries. Pepsi v Coke. Ferrari v McLaren. Rome v Carthage. And in Perth, the debate that — quite literally — divides a city: where is the better place to live, north or south of the river? Scroll down to vote in PerthNow’s exclusive poll below Southsiders will go in to bat for Fremantle’s laid-back community charm, the vibrancy of Victoria Park’s food scene and the joys of riverside living. Northerners boast about their beaches, the nightlife and possibly the beaches just one more time. PerthNow spoke to well-known locals on both sides of the…
Adrenaline-fuelled racing could be making its way to the city of Canning after a development application was lodged for an indoor go-karting facility in the heart of the Welshpool industrial area. PowerPlay offers indoor electric go-kart racing on unique two-level tracks, including ramps and bridges, with its first centre opening in Joondalup in 2020 followed by centres in Bibra Lake in 2022 and Malaga in 2024. It uses modern electric go-karts that provide instant power and acceleration without exhaust fumes. The karts can drift, spin. and reach speeds of up to 70km/h, although they don’t go that fast around the…
West Aussie will be rushing to check their slips after a trio of punters hit the jackpot in Saturday’s Lotto draw. It was a fruitful draw all round, with a total of nine division one winners who will each take home $741,935.70. While eight WA punters were among the 52 division two winners who fell short of hitting a supplementary number, but still pocket $12,282.50 each. A further 190 local players will have their spirits lifted this weekend with a handy $1012.40 division three win. The winning numbers from draw #4643 were 38, 8, 35, 19, 44, 9, and the…
-clear waters and hundreds of kilometres of pristine coastline have made Western Australia’s southwest a powerful magnet for tourists from Perth, Asia and, more recently, Sydney and Melbourne. The area defined by sandy beaches, world class surf breaks and a thriving food and wine culture. It’s little wonder more than a million tourists flock to the region all year round, with numbers peaking during summer when the allure of electric blue water draws huge numbers to its beaches. But the success of such destinations have seen locals seething over crowded beaches, lack of parking, jammed roads and insufficient infrastructure needed…
A rare shark pairing has been sighted off Western Australia’s coastline, according to a documentary filmmaker who has been tracking the duo. Dave Riggs, a local of popular tourist town Esperance, about 700km southeast of Perth, observed two enormous great white sharks lingering around the stunning beaches in the weeks leading up to Christmas. “Up until about December 17, there were two big five metre sharks, one was male and the other female,” Mr Riggs, who documented his observations in a now-viral YouTube video, said. “Before she left, the female was really really chill, and really massive, to a point…
From a psychiatrist confronting the hidden harms of online addiction to young men reshaping conversations about masculinity, Western Australia’s 2026 Australian of the Year award recipients have been recognised for their commitment to change. This year’s honourees include Dr Daniela Vecchio, Young Australians of the Year Gareth Shanthikumar and Dr Haseeb Riaz, Local Hero nominee Frank Mitchell, and Senior Australian of the Year Professor Kingsley Dixon. Together, their work spans mental health, social justice, education and environmental protection. While their paths are vastly different, each is driven by a shared commitment to improving lives across the State. The WA nominees…
The reality star and health guru – who founded the lifestyle and wellness brand Poosh in 2019 – has revealed she has abstained from alcohol since 2022. Sharing her posh meal out, she posted to her Instagram Stories on January 16: “@Khloudfoods @KhloeKardashian def told them I haven’t drank alcohol in 3 years. “Fancy Friday.” Kourtney, 46, subtly sharing her sober milestone comes after she shared how her spouse, Travis Barker, inspires her to be a “better person”. The Kardashians star marked her husband’s 50th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post in which she described being married to the Blink-182…
By mid-January, the vegetable patch is either bursting with promise or looking a little weary — sometimes both at once. The heat is relentless, the sun unforgiving, and it can feel like the garden needs attention just when you’d rather be somewhere cooler. But summer vegetable gardening isn’t about working harder. It’s about working smarter and keeping plants productive without burning yourself out. Watering is the first thing to get right. In summer, how you water matters far more than how often. Shallow, frequent watering encourages roots to stay near the surface, where they dry out quickly. Instead, aim for…