The comedian was forced to de-escalate a tense situation at a recent show in Perth after being racially abused by an audience member.

When was the last time you visited Perth CBD?  What would lure you back? 

Nadia Mitsopoulos is bringing the Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas and Committee for Perth Chair Paula Rogers to the table to discuss the future of Perth in front of a live studio audience.

• Wednesday 22 February 
• Doors open 9:30am. Panel from 10-11am 
• ABC Studios - 30 Fielder Street, East Perth

It's free to register. We'd love to invite you to come along and be part of it.

In an effort to discourage cars clogging up Perth's CBD, the state government collects tax on all the city's non-residential parking bays. But there is no plan to spend it, according to WA's Auditor General.

The WA Police Union calls for a ban on car chases from its members until the policies surrounding police pursuits are reviewed.

The opening weekend of Perth Festival went off with a bang, with Djoondal – a 30-minute futuristic spectacle of story, sound and light created by a First Nations-led team drew a combined audience of more than 20,000 over three consecutive nights.

Dual Brownlow Medallist and outgoing Fremantle Dockers Captain Nat Fyfe admits he suffered from anxiety and depression as he struggled to overcome a horror run of injuries.

Spiced cauliflower is great in tacos. The flavour is big and bold, so they need little accompaniment, other than creamy avocado and a simple tomato salsa.

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