The Perth Writers' Festival Begins in Perth Today

The Perth Writers' Festival 2009 launches today and continues until Monday 2 March, celebrating the written word in the form of over 100 events including discussions with authors, writing workshops and storytelling, of course.

Perth Lotto Player Takes Home $4million

Perth lotto player wins $4million in Tuesday night's draw.

Perth Lawyer Banned from Practising Law

Josephine Pepe was told by Perth Supreme Court's judge that she was banned from practising after she was found guilty of perverting the course of justice last year.

Wave Energy Technology to Flourish in Perth and Western Australia

The Western Australian Government announced that it will invest $12.5million for low emissions wave energy power station at Albany.

Perth Real Estate Lowers in Value

As Perth real estate's average price continues to fall and vacant properties begin to rise, more first-home buyers are joining the market.

Perth Council Led By Two Women After Lisa Scaffidi was Elected to Deputy Mayor

Perth Deputy Mayor Janet Davidson, who joins City of Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi, makes women in leading positions in Perth rise to two, after being elected by Perth councillors on Tuesday.

Anticipated West Australian Symphony Orchestra Tour to Japan Cancelled

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) in Perth has cancelled their tour to Japan this year because of the Australian and Japanese economic downturns.

Man Charged for Killing Kangaroo

An 18-year-old has been charged with Cruelty to an Animal after it was claimed he killed a kangaroo in Dawesville, Perth, in Western Australia.

Perth Health Funds Affected by the Economic Crisis

Private health funds in Perth are at risk in the global financial meltdown, with HBF - WA's largest health fund - decreasing $67m on its investments, according to a recent West Australian report.

Perth Energy Saving Initiatives

Perth's exceptional energy saving initiatives has given Perth the title of the most environmentally friendly capital city in Australia, according to statistics from the Sustainable Energy Development Office.

Perth Suffers Rising Job Losses in Economic Crisis

Perth, Western Australia, has suffered a high number of job losses in the midst of the economic crisis, since late last year.

Perth Takes Out at BAFTA Awards 2009

Perth locals, the late actor Heath Ledger and visual effects specialist Nathan McGuinness, win awards at the recent prestigious Orange British Academy Awards.

Feng Shui Heals Perth's Financial Woes

Perth businesses are using the Chinese healing practice of Feng Shui to eradicate negative energy caused by the global financial crisis.

WA Government Send Emergency Officials and $1m to aid 2009 Victorian Bushfires

The Western Australian Government yesterday sent fire and emergency officers to Victoria's bushfire disaster zone, as well as $1m to the Victorian Bushfire Relief fund.