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The proposed route could change daily travel between the city, Victoria Park and Bentley.
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Council backed a new homelessness outreach site after a late-night vote.
Read more RoadsOvernight lane restrictions will affect northbound drivers near the city.
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Bassendean residents make the case for steady funding and longer evening hours.
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"The Camfield Drive roundabout needs a safer crossing and clearer sightlines. Parents, cyclists and older residents all use that corner, yet the traffic moves as if nobody walks there."
Alekeiser Bunn, Victoria Park resident
The decision passed despite objections about traffic, height and shade.
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Send a story tip20 November. Perth city centre. Evening installations for families and visitors.
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7:42 am, Como: Crash on Kwinana Freeway near South Terrace is adding about 20 minutes.
Today: Afternoon sea breeze should temper heatwave conditions through Thursday.
Joondalup Line: Stand-by buses are planned during track maintenance.
Joondalup approved a 12-storey development despite community objections. Stirling deferred its Scarborough foreshore decision.
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Nayt Seppa from Bassendean responds to our housing series.
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14 December at Victoria Quay, with local food and long-table conversation.
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