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Transport
The proposed route could change daily travel between the city, Victoria Park and Bentley.
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Housing
Council backed a new homelessness outreach site after a late-night vote.
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Roads
Overnight 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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Reader voice
"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
Council Watch
The decision passed despite objections about traffic, height and shade.
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20 November. Perth city centre. Evening installations for families and visitors.
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Delay
7:42 am, Como: Crash on Kwinana Freeway near South Terrace is adding about 20 minutes.
Weather
Today: Afternoon sea breeze should temper heatwave conditions through Thursday.
Transit
Joondalup Line: Stand-by buses are planned during track maintenance.
Council Watch
Joondalup approved a 12-storey development despite community objections. Stirling deferred its Scarborough foreshore decision.
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Letters
Nayt Seppa from Bassendean responds to our housing series.
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Community
14 December at Victoria Quay, with local food and long-table conversation.
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