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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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Graffiti plays part in heritage award 9th Jul 2008

A redevelopment that highlighted instead of removed graffiti has won the 2008 City of Perth Heritage Award,

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Two-way traffic returns to the heart of the city 6th Jul 2008

Two-way traffic returned to the heart of Perth today with William Street restored to a two-way city street between The Esplanade and Wellington Street.

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Historic Link agreement signed 4th Jul 2008

The City of Perth has reconfirmed its strong support for the The Link project by signing an Implementation Deed with the State Government that involves a major financial and land commitment by the City to the project.

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City clarifies concert rules 26th Jun 2008

City of Perth Council lays down the rules for music festivals and concerts on city reserves.

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Child muse sculpture to grace Howard Street 25th Jun 2008

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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