Tag Archive for Perth

Perth’s Barrack Square, Bell Tower and Jetties Receive Landmark Status

WA Heritage Minister David Templeman has announced the finalisation of Perth’s iconic Barrack Square and Jetties in the State Register of Heritage Places. “So many of us will have wonderful memories of visiting Barrack Square and Jetties to catch a ferry to Perth Zoo, enjoy a meal with friends, cycle along the river or visit…

Perth Majesty’s Theatre Balconies Restoration

Visitors to His Majesty’s Theatre will soon be able to walk along the balconies and verandahs as part of further upgrades at the historic performing arts venue. The works, which commenced yesterday, are expected to create 110 jobs. “The creative industries were hit hard by COVID-19, but our performing arts venues are a crucial part…

Rock Legends Kiss Coming to Australia in November

Promoters One World Entertainment and TEG Live have announced that rock n roll legends KISS will bring their spectacular ‘End Of The Road’ tour to Australia later this year. In news that will thrill their legions of Aussie fans, the tour will commence in Perth on 14 November before playing Adelaide, two Melbourne shows, Sydney,…

New International Standard Hockey Pitch Ready

Australia’s top hockey teams have received a boost in their preparations for the Olympics, thanks to the State Government contributing to the cost of a new pitch at Perth Hockey Stadium at Curtin University. Hockey WA recently replaced Playing Field 1 at the Perth Hockey Stadium, ensuring that the turf is available for the Hockeyroos…

Perth to Host 2020 AFL Masters National Carnival

More than a thousand AFL Masters players are expected to pull on their footy boots in Perth this year to represent their state at the 2020 AFL Masters National Carnival. It will be the first time Western Australia has hosted the annual event since 2003, with the eight-day men’s and women’s competition to run from…

Perth to Host The Nines in 2020

An exciting festival-style tournament of rugby league has been secured for Perth in February 2020, thanks to a successful bid by the State Government, through Tourism Western Australia, for the National Rugby League (NRL) Nines (the Nines). “We’re thrilled to have locked in the best in rugby league, playing in the fun, fast, Nine’s format.…

AFL Screening at Fed Square on the Big Screen

Melbourne Demons fans will be able to experience the footy finals on one of the biggest and best screens in town as Federation Square is converted in to a live viewing site for Saturday’s game against the West Coast Eagles. The recently unveiled Digital Facade screen will show the AFL preliminary final on Saturday afternoon…