The Latest Breaking News from Basil Zempilas

The lord mayor, sports commentator and newspaper columnist confirms he will run for parliament, but his potential tilt has already sparked controversy

Western Australia's premier has taken a swipe at City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas for being on an overseas trip as a vulnerable women's shelter closes.

Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has jumped to the defence of the marketing campaign in the face of a Labor MLA's scathing criticisms, insisting the moniker is both relevant and effective.

There is widespread agreement that the city centre needs more residents, businesses and foot traffic but considerable disagreement on the best way to encourage people to come back.

It used to draw crowds of more than 300,000, but Perth's Australia Day Skyworks has lost its lustre. Has the massive pyrotechnics show been extinguished for good?

Crowd numbers at New Year's Eve celebrations in Perth are expected to bounce back from last year in the absence of COVID restrictions.

The West Australian government will introduce new laws to ban people convicted of violent and sexual offences from Northbridge, Fremantle, Scarborough, Hillarys and Mandurah for five years.

The City of Perth has refused an application to relocate a 63-year-old homeless centre 200 metres around the corner, with the Lord Mayor saying the city is "disproportionately carrying the burden" of homelessness services.

A short-lived requirement for people attending Perth's Australia Day Skyworks to be vaccinated against COVID-19 ends in a dispute between the city council and WA government.