https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/perth/south/canning/local-governments-across-wa-awarded-925000-to-continue-reviving-the-swan-canning-riverpark-c-22249368 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22249368/ca214b9c55cea28810a71eaccb92333dd74d1a9e.jpg Six local governments gain major State Government funding to restore areas of the Swan Canning Riverpark. Community News en 2026-05-15T18:43:00.000Z Local governments across WA awarded $925,000 to continue reviving the Swan Canning Riverpark perth, environment, politics, news https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/perth/central/perth-park-racetrack-plans-clear-key-planning-hurdle-with-official-approval-from-wa-planning-commission-c-22283323 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22283323/982d294cd1c8c52e3b39553639e95746ee735915.jpg A key component of the $217.5 million Perth Park project has been approved. Community News en 2026-05-15T18:00:00.000Z Perth Park: Racetrack plans clear key planning hurdle with official approval from WA Planning Commission perth, motorsport, perth https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/cycling/pipeline-challenge-nears-1m-in-record-breaking-year-for-youth-futures-c-22249155 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22249155/0216d8b94f03553706197763411d65313fb315b3.jpg Pipeline Challenge nears $1m in record-breaking year for Youth Futures as cyclists cross WA Laura McCalmont, a single mother of two in Perth's northern suburbs, faces homelessness within days after her current granny flat accommodation is set to be demolished. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6390729798112 cycling, lifestyle, wa sport/cycling 139 2026-05-15T16:38:00.000Z Community News en 2026-05-15T16:38:00.000Z Pipeline Challenge nears $1m in record-breaking year for Youth Futures as cyclists cross WA cycling, lifestyle, wa https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/crime/police-issue-warning-over-online-social-media-sales-after-spike-in-crime-c-22247861 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22247861/7046ebf0d4d0d7651380b6fb419b34726cc7b556.jpg WA Police issue warning over online, social media sales after Cannington spike in crime A 39-year-old man has been charged after allegedly mowing down a service station attendant while fleeing without paying for fuel in Perth's south-east. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6391508106112 crime, perth, crime news/crime 28 2026-05-15T12:34:32.000Z Community News en 2026-05-15T12:34:32.000Z WA Police issue warning over online, social media sales after Cannington spike in crime crime, perth, crime https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/perth/perth-traffic-crash-closes-lanes-on-mitchell-freeway-in-perth-cbd-as-commuters-head-home-for-weekend-c-22290778 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22290778/84f1f2fc553ef41c44690635918a41f65975b2df.jpg A crash has been reported on Stephenson Road southbound before Scarborough Beach Road in Osborne Park. Community News en 2026-05-15T07:57:23.000Z Perth traffic: Crashes reported on Stephenson Avenue, Welshpool Road, and Kwinana Freeway on Friday evening perth, traffic https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/perth/central/western-suburbs/dispute-between-side-piece-deli-and-swanbourne-locals-escalates-to-supreme-court-battle-with-claremont-council-c-22288429 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22288429/9f3c2895903c12e91e38c3e5159d6435ab56029a.jpg Side Piece Deli is the venue at the centre of the stoush. Community News en 2026-05-15T07:50:29.000Z Dispute between Side Piece Deli and Swanbourne locals escalates to Supreme Court battle with Claremont council perth, court-justice, food, perth, business https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/perth/myer-morley-prices-slashed-as-beloved-store-closes-for-multi-million-dollar-renovation-c-22289179 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22289179/a22cf628a1cf44868e576875ce35597ab4e14335.jpg Myer Morley: Prices slashed as beloved store closes for multi-million-dollar renovation Myer has supercharged its loyalty program, allowing customers to earn points across more outlets including newly acquired clothing brands and Dan Murphy's in the biggest shake-up to the program in years. The ASX 200 finished nearly half a percent hig https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6383358563112 perth, lifestyle wa/perth 61 2026-05-15T06:07:30.000Z Community News en 2026-05-15T06:07:30.000Z Myer Morley: Prices slashed as beloved store closes for multi-million-dollar renovation perth, lifestyle https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/disaster-and-emergency/five-tourists-including-a-mother-and-daughter-die-after-vanishing-during-a-cave-diving-expedition-in-maldives-c-22288576 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22288576/d0c25d9eed677b64ebffd68335e9408b02094db0.jpg Five tourists including a mother and daughter die after vanishing during a cave-diving expedition in Maldives It is believed to be the single worst diving accident in the Maldives. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6395507251112 disaster-and-emergency, world news/disaster-and-emergency 97 2026-05-15T03:57:17.000Z Community News en 2026-05-15T03:57:17.000Z Five tourists including a mother and daughter die after vanishing during a cave-diving expedition in Maldives disaster-and-emergency, world https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/traffic/perth-traffic-kwinana-freeway-crash-and-blacked-out-lights-in-citys-cause-traffic-chaos-c-22287355 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22287355/6db3af05ba3b34ee5145560e9b7aff75eac565ae.jpg Perth motorists endured a nightmare commute as crashes, a bus breakdown and blacked-out traffic lights triggered widespread delays across the city this morning. Community News en 2026-05-15T00:17:07.000Z Perth traffic: Crashes, breakdowns and blacked-out lights wreak havoc on roads traffic, perth, wa https://www.perthnow.com.au/food/drink/jb-oreillys-town-of-cambridge-set-to-reject-alfresco-extension-for-west-leederville-irish-pub--c-22285568 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22285568/b906bad3f7bbe8f6288e8ec259ba492a01b08ffc.jpg The State’s peak planning body is scheduled to decide on the controversial $2.5 million proposal next week. Community News en 2026-05-14T18:00:00.000Z JB O’Reilly’s: Town of Cambridge set to reject alfresco extension for West Leederville Irish pub drink, perth https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/perth/central/western-suburbs/huge-extension-on-table-for-popular-irish-pub-jb-oreillys--c-22267935 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22267935/2416735a35f0b04d8564a1961c22e52d4e5acc22.jpg Internal view of the proposed upper alfresco bar area. Community News en 2026-05-14T18:00:00.000Z Town of Cambridge set to reject alfresco extension for West Leederville Irish pub JB O’Reilly’s perth https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/perth/central/short-term-rental-property-owners-facing-higher-rates-bill-c-22255438 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22255438/e3a700a8c598953b887836edc56e83417b2d88d9.jpg Short-term rental accommodation owners in an inner-city council could soon be paying more in rates. Community News en 2026-05-14T18:00:00.000Z Short-term rental property owners facing higher rates bill perth, perth, politics, business https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/vincent-mayor-urges-wa-government-to-take-lead-on-the-pshb-crisis-says-ratepayers-essentially-paying-twice-c-22229704 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22229704/60b1246ea50fb469e5712bcd021cef9a527a21d8.jpg Trees infested with polyphagous shot-hole borer were removed from Hyde Park. Community News en 2026-05-14T18:00:00.000Z City of Vincent mayor urges WA Government to take lead on the polyphagous shot-hole borer crisis news, perth, politics, perth https://www.perthnow.com.au/food/tinnie-of-the-week/tinnie-of-the-week-beerfarms-sour-cherry-gelato-imperial-stout-c-22261867 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22261867/d1e3569aaaaca3b255f8e62e62e00445f841cc7f.jpg Beerfarm’s sour cherry gelato imperial stout. Community News en 2026-05-14T17:00:00.000Z Tinnie of the Week: Beerfarm’s sour cherry gelato imperial stout tinnie-of-the-week https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/crime/shelley-beach-park-to-receive-cctv-after-reports-of-serious-vandalism-and-dangerous-behaviour-c-22251056 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22251056/53f324e0653f8b02438fa09c743c7505ff3d0b8c.jpg Shelley Beach Park to receive CCTV after reports of serious vandalism and dangerous behaviour Western Australia's road toll has reached its worst start to a year in over a decade, with 73 people killed including four deaths in just three days. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6394672274112 crime news/crime 125 2026-05-14T17:00:00.000Z Community News en 2026-05-14T17:00:00.000Z Shelley Beach Park to receive CCTV after reports of serious vandalism and dangerous behaviour crime https://www.perthnow.com.au/lifestyle/two-rocks-king-neptune-statue-park-plans-inch-forward-despite-delays-c-22249130 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22249130/9e8cfe0b0856b0a1cb85b47f6d2d03b53b68118e.jpg Plans to revitalise the land surrounding the King Neptune statue in Two Rocks into a new public park are in progress. Community News en 2026-05-14T17:00:00.000Z Two Rocks: King Neptune statue park plans inch forward despite delays according to City of Wanneroo lifestyle, perth, wa https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/politics/local-government/melvilles-power-network-could-be-moving-underground-ratepayers-expected-to-help-fund-project-c-22248578 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22248578/6be421148da7c91a6a1ce9c4ca22d2438dbe71be.jpg Melville residents will be asked to pay thousands of dollars towards connecting their area to a new underground power network, if a plan to remove old power lines and poles goes ahead. Community News en 2026-05-14T17:00:00.000Z Melville’s power network could be moving underground, ratepayers expected to help fund project politics https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/sunny-moffat-plea-for-help-to-find-missing-diabetic-teenager-who-walked-out-of-churchlands-school-c-22285175 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22285175/1c3696609a80f9f36d19284d215a266f2ab8be57.jpg Mr Moffat said Sunny had Type 1 diabetes and he had feared his son could have fallen unconscious without access to his insulin. Community News en 2026-05-14T08:41:57.000Z Sunny Moffat: Dad speaks out as diabetic teenager found after walking out of Churchlands school wa, missing-person https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/perth/perth-traffic-breakdown-causing-peak-hour-delays-on-mitchell-freeway-in-west-perth-on-thursday-afternoon-c-22284510 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22284510/a3bf137bf099b3344aa327791eb6b1ef2d80b0fe.jpg A breakdown has closed lanes on Mitchell Freeway, causing headaches for commuters as peak hour begins on Thursday afternoon.  Community News en 2026-05-14T07:01:24.000Z Perth traffic: Breakdown on Mitchell Freeway, crash on Kwinana Freeway causing Thursday peak hour chaos perth, traffic https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/perth/mix-945s-pete-kymba-for-breakfast-launch-new-segment-the-mole-full-of-chaos-and-sabotage-c-22284204 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22284204/aa29cf2d14acc74f9090b10257b1b806d0a8738c.jpg Mix 94.5's Pete & Kymba. Community News en 2026-05-14T06:56:50.000Z Mix 94.5’s Pete & Kymba for Breakfast launch new segment The Mole full of chaos and sabotage perth, entertainment https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/crime/police/police-desperate-for-information-on-missing-trigg-swimmer-as-extensive-search-finds-no-trace-c-22283419 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22283419/bf4440c8c9aff16c876b28920db10fbc4ab5994e.jpg Inspector Julie Foley of the Mirrabooka District Office speaks to media at Trigg Surf Club in relation to the search for a missing swimmer off the coast. Community News en 2026-05-14T06:15:43.000Z Police desperate for information on missing Trigg swimmer as ‘extensive’ search finds no trace crime, perth https://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/tv/melissa-leong-speaks-out-after-show-taste-of-art-axed-in-wake-of-co-host-vaughan-mabee-misconduct-allegations-c-22283766 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22283766/f1a317777f6f06561dbc95c2cb1c52bab18e46e9.jpg Melissa Leong and chef Vaughan Mabee were set to host food show Taste of Art. Community News en 2026-05-14T06:07:57.000Z Melissa Leong speaks out after show Taste of Art axed in wake of co-host Vaughan Mabee misconduct allegations tv, food https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/perth/central/more-than-a-building-integrated-health-centre-opens-in-west-leederville-providing-services-to-vulnerable-c-22264900 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22264900/36a795729f31788fce5f8c3c1607c22802fdd52e.jpg The opening of George Davies House on Tuesday May 12. Community News en 2026-05-14T05:10:01.000Z ‘More than a building’: Integrated health centre opens in West Leederville, providing services to vulnerable perth, perth, perth https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/business/small-business/independent-book-store-boffins-books-announces-shock-closure-after-37-years-serving-perths-cbd-community-c-22283103 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22283103/c7ade11dc8ce693655f9864799c522ad37e8e43a.jpg Book lovers across Perth have been left devastated after a beloved bookstore announced it will close its doors after almost four decades. Community News en 2026-05-14T03:53:34.000Z Independent book store Boffins Books announces shock closure after 37 years serving Perth’s CBD community business, books, perth, wa https://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/miranda-kerr-spills-on-her-vain-ish-moment-as-a-guest-on-bec-judds-podcast-c-22282732 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22282732/8261ac788fc032aa733f0d07bab9361a521c1d78.jpg Miranda Kerr has told Bec Judd and Jessie Roberts about her most conceited moment. Community News en 2026-05-14T03:33:13.000Z Miranda Kerr spills on her Vain-ish moment as a guest on Bec Judd’s podcast entertainment, celebrity-gossip https://www.perthnow.com.au/lifestyle/lotto/lotto-albany-great-grandmother-to-celebrate-100k-scratchnwin-with-massive-bucket-of-chips-for-family-c-22283054 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22283054/5629aa3dc908fcd8ffe06c2988c6457db26f4ebc.jpg An Albany great-grandmother who scratched a winning $100,000 ticket with her trusty lucky clothes peg says the first thing on the celebration menu is a massive bucket of chips for the whole family. Community News en 2026-05-14T03:29:26.000Z Lotto: Albany great-grandmother to celebrate $100k Scratch’n’Win with massive bucket of chips for family lotto, lifestyle, wa https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/the-perthnow-coaches-box-round-10-c-22282642 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22282642/0379d3234e270171947ed8bbfeaa48e369f5d693.png The PerthNow Coaches Box - Round 10 WARNING: Premature lid removal may result in purple flavoured disappointment. https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6395478277112 afl sport/afl 59 2026-05-14T02:19:26.000Z Community News en 2026-05-14T02:19:26.000Z The PerthNow Coaches Box - Round 10 afl https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/weather/perth-weather-city-gets-two-days-of-showers-as-may-rainfall-tally-is-unseasonably-low-c-22281827 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22281827/f86536d5a5c58e2b020c9f5630ce50d63520b211.jpg Perth is experiencing some cold and wet weather. Community News en 2026-05-14T02:18:48.000Z Perth weather: City gets two days of showers as May rainfall tally is unseasonably low weather, perth https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/disaster-and-emergency/beloved-mum-shelley-johannesen-dies-in-partners-arms-after-avalanche-on-mount-makalu-in-nepal-c-22282419 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22282419/f69e5174cd219f61046e7cce3742d6e130a5fb33.jpg Shelley Johannesen and her partner Dave Ashley. Community News en 2026-05-14T01:45:11.000Z Beloved mum Shelley Johannesen dies in partner’s arms after avalanche on Mount Makalu in Nepal disaster-and-emergency, world https://www.perthnow.com.au/shop-now/prime-your-home-for-a-chic-cosy-winter-with-these-shein-decor-finds-c-22282387 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22282387/b2be5d783610494e202f8d2c4259dae6ee54d398.jpg Give your living spaces character and warmth this winter with these SHEIN decor pieces. Community News en 2026-05-14T01:31:00.000Z Prime your home for a chic, cosy winter with these SHEIN decor finds shop-now, shopnow-home-garden, shopnow-lifestyle https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/perth/central/new-texas-bbq-restaurant-to-open-in-inglewood-this-weekend-as-close-mates-dream-becomes-reality-c-22249101 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22249101/bbcfb5a68954c570529e1b98beb8363c27c0eccc.jpg Blackiron Barbecue will officially open at 11am on Saturday, May 16, Community News en 2026-05-14T01:00:00.000Z Blackiron Barbecue: New BBQ restaurant to open on Beaufort Street as close mate’s dream becomes reality perth, perth, food https://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/influencers/olivia-molly-rogers-welcomes-first-child-with-partner-hugo-breakey-as-ex-husband-faces-bankruptcy--c-22281746 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22281746/c82c789d14df87de1cc666c10c00a722a60dd17d.jpg Olivia Molly Rogers and her partner Hugo have welcomed their first son into the world. Community News en 2026-05-14T00:41:40.000Z Olivia Molly Rogers welcomes first child with partner Hugo Breakey as ex-husband faces bankruptcy influencers, family-life https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/perth/central/western-suburbs/alleged-thieves-steal-perfume-bottles-from-subi-blooms-installation-in-entitled-act-c-22273028 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22273028/24d3fc07a2c8b6c78f856decb2d2ef70443160d5.jpg Two people with bike helmets have been captured on CCTV tampering with the installation. Community News en 2026-05-14T00:18:38.000Z CCTV shows alleged thieves stealing perfume bottles from Subi Blooms art installation perth, crime https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/crime/man-questioned-over-womans-body-dumped-outside-arthouse-apartments-on-grand-boulevard-joondalup-c-22281752 https://images.perthnow.com.au/publication/C-22281752/75b50615df57eb3592ca4eafc25590b5e5ab9214.jpg Police raid home after woman’s body dumped outside Arthouse apartments on Grand Boulevard in Joondalup Police at the scene of a death in Joondalup https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6395393795112 crime, disaster-and-emergency, perth, wa news/crime 13 2026-05-13T23:42:58.000Z Community News en 2026-05-13T23:42:58.000Z Police raid home after woman’s body dumped outside Arthouse apartments on Grand Boulevard in Joondalup crime, disaster-and-emergency, perth, wa