What's happening in Perth

The WA opposition has announced it will introduce a bill to state parliament to legislate mandatory train lighting, a safety measure that aims to save lives at passive rail crossings across Western Australia.

The WA opposition leader said the results of recent polls showed there was a level of frustration with the current state of politics within Australia.

It is alleged the offending occurred with patients inside Chia Saw’s consulting rooms.

WA’s fisheries minister has accused the Nationals of politicising the death of a spearfisherman in Albany on the weekend as two fatal shark attacks in three weeks throws the spotlight on ocean safety.

Meanwhile, on the same day, the Eagles didn’t just lose the match, but also their most consistent player to date this season. How will this impact West Coast’s hopes for the season ahead?

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Lightscape is back at Kings Park and Botanic Garden, running Wednesday to Sunday evenings until Saturday, July 26th, with extra dates across the school holidays. This year’s trail carries more than 20 light and sound installations, including several new installations.

Among the new pieces are light-morphing shadow lanterns, a kaleidoscopic tunnel of squares, illuminated flowers floating high in the tree canopy, and sculptures that tower over the event trail. Tucked through the native gardens are illuminations drawn from nature, including the detailed structure of fungi and the fleeting forms of seeds.

Lightscape has always paired international artistry with WA’s own, and in previous years, schoolchildren’s artworks have been transformed into lanterns, projections, and columns of light. This year adds ‘Conservation Cubes’, featuring acrostic poems written by children alongside their own recorded readings.

“Lightscape brings the Perth community together every year with its international artistry mixed with a uniquely local connection,” Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn said. “The crafted trail and floral sculptures inspire a new understanding of our State’s biodiversity amid the magnificent Western Australian Botanic Garden. Lightscape continues to grow each year — don’t miss it.”

Tickets

Tickets start at $36.00 for adults and $96.00 for a family pass, available through Ticketek.

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Since 2000, 23 people have been killed in shark attacks off the WA coast.

Daniel Turpin was spearfishing about 10 metres off the coast of Michaelmas Island in King George Sound when he was attacked by a shark.

The Fremantle Dockers recorded their biggest win in AFL history on Saturday at Hands Oval, but it was the WA city of Bunbury that made the most of its time in the spotlight.

The incident happened off Michaelmas Island just before 11.30am on Saturday.

North Melbourne is back in Western Australia for two home games in successive weekends, starting with a clash against Fremantle at Bunbury’s Hands Oval later today, before taking on West Coast at Optus Stadium next Saturday.

The fixtures sit inside a three-year agreement between the Cook Government and North Melbourne Football Club to host two home games in WA each year. Both matches are expected to draw thousands of interstate and intrastate visitors, with flow-on effects for local tourism operators, hospitality venues, and businesses.

Last year’s fixture at Hands Oval was the first in-season AFL match ever held in regional WA, and it sold out, pulling more than 12,000 footy fans to Bunbury. This year’s return builds on that, and the South West Tasting Experience marquee comes back with it, pouring premium food and wine from producers across the region right at the ground.

“Last year’s Bunbury match proved how successful hosting AFL matches in regional WA can be, with strong visitation delivering real economic benefits for local tourism operators, hospitality venues and businesses across the South West — and the State more broadly,” Tourism Minister Reece Whitby said.

“The return of Western Australia’s South West Tasting Experience is another fantastic addition to the Bunbury fixture, helping showcase the incredible food and wine experiences that make the South West such a sought-after tourism destination while delivering an elevated game day experience for fans.”

Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti added, “Last year’s historic clash at Hands Oval brought thousands of visitors to the region and I can’t wait to see Bunbury painted purple this weekend.”

“These major sporting events bring our community together and encourage more people to get involved in grassroots sport by inspiring the next generation of players, coaches, umpires and volunteers.”

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The Balston’s pygmy perch was long thought to be extinct from the Perth region, but a discovery has found it alive and thriving in the Helena River.

The man and his wife are facing a re-trial over allegations of neglect and infantalisation of their teenage daughter.

Successful applicants will be able to continue trading into the early morning for 30 minutes after a broadcast of matches concludes.

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A group of aggrieved clients claim James Thomson owes them money. He claims he is the victim of an online smear campaign.

The former chairman of a major WA-based mineral explorer is suing the company for performance rights worth around $10 million.

Alchemy Saunas have put forward a proposal to build a sauna atop the North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club - but do locals want it?

Two crashes in Perth on Thursday morning have left people in critical condition and with varying injuries.