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Welcome to the City of Perth
Welcome to the City of Perth, the local government authority for the capital of Western Australia.
The City is experiencing record growth in terms of inner-city living, development and industry, servicing 100,000 daily visitors and workers in addition to its 13,000 inner-city residents. The City of Perth is a major provider of free entertainment for the 1.5 million people in the metropolitan area and is the premier destination for business, entertainment, nightlife, culture and the arts.
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Latest City News
- City clarifys concert rules 26th Jun 2008
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City of Perth Council lays down the rules for music festivals and concerts on city reserves.
- Child muse sculpture to grace Howard Street 25th Jun 2008
72 year old sculpture of a child to be placed on Howard Street. Both the artist and the model, a 9 year old girl, lived on the city street before World War II.
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- Council plan focuses on eastern riverfront development 25th Jun 2008
The City of Perth's strategy to revitalise the city's eastern river foreshore has taken another step forward with the Council approving plans for a commercial development at Point Fraser.
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- Master plan for Heirisson Island's future 25th Jun 2008
An exciting master plan focusing on one of Perth's best kept secrets - Heirisson Island - has been adopted by the Council of the City of Perth.
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- City of Perth does its bit to reduce energy consumption. 20th Jun 2008
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Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi has commended city businesses and residents who have reduced their power use during the current energy shortage, adding that the City's offices in Council House have also made energy changes.
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- IN Deep 21st February - 12th July 2008
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Award winning writers, renowned directors and cutting edge performers will inhabit The Blue Room between February and July 2008 as together they present The Blue Room IN Deep, eight new independent productions of passionate, high-impact, intimate, darkly comic, and surreal thought-provoking escapism.
- City of Perth Winter Arts Festival 1st June - 31st August 2008
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Anything's possible in the city this winter, as the artistic and creative offerings from Western Australia's leading arts organisations are unveiled. The annual festival celebrates the finest performances, exhibitions and events on offer in Perth, by honouring the masterpieces, saluting seasoned classics, exploring the unorthodox and embracing new talent. Ignite your senses and warm your mind this winter.
Coming up
- Kids In The City - City Playground Pass 7th July - 19th July 2008
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The July school holidays is the perfect time to bring your kids into the City for family fun, with a wide range of special offers available with the City Playground Pass.
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- Snowfields in the City 7th July - 19th July 2008
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The City will be transformed into a winter wonderland for two weeks as artificial snow and a giant ski slope fill Forrest Place. Children can experience the thrill of snow as they whiz down the 30 metre long ski slope in colourful, rubber tubes at this free event, presented by the City of Perth.