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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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Latest City News
- Mobile Christmas Stocking 3rd Dec 2008
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The City of Perth and 720 ABC Perth are calling on members of the public to share the joy of giving this Christmas by placing a gift in the decorated City of Perth vehicle that will be parked around popular CBD locations in the lead up to Christmas.
- Lord Mayor recognises the contribution of the City of Perth's i-City volunteers 26th Nov 2008
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On Tuesday 2 December Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi will meet with over 70 volunteers from the City's i-City program to recognise their important contribution to the City of Perth.
Ahead of Friday's International Day of the Volunteer, 32 volunteers will receive awards acknowledging their many years of continued service. - Homeless Connect proves popular 26th Nov 2008
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An event which brought together homeless people and service providers in the central city has been hailed as an overwhelming success by Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi.
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- Chinese scientific leader visits City 26th Nov 2008
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China's most important leader in the field of science met Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi and City of Perth Councillors this evening.
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- Jacob's Ladder to close for a week 25th Nov 2008
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Jacob's Ladder, which connects Cliff Street and Mounts Bay Road, near Kings Park, will be closed for a week for a lighting upgrade.
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City Events
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- Festival of Christmas 14th November - 25th December 2008
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Experience the magic of the City of Perth Festival of Christmas this year, including details about the RAC Channel 7 Christmas Pageant with the City of Perth.
- The City of Perth Friday Evening Christmas Concerts 5th December - 19th December 2008
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The City of Perth will get your Friday evening shopping off to a toe-tapping start by staging three free community Christmas Concerts in Forrest Place on Friday 5, 12, and 19 December.
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Coming up
- Symphony in the City 6th December - 6th December 2008
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Over 14,000 people attended last year's inaugural Symphony in the City. This year WASO will do it all again. With over 300 people on stage, this year's free concert will feature WASO's acclaimed Chorus, singing favourites from Carmina Burana and Handel's Messiah.
- Corporate Entertainment Packages are now available for Lotterywest Skyworks 2009 26th January - 26th January 2009
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Lotterywest Skyworks 2009 marks the 25th anniversary of the Skyworks event. Secure your Corporate Entertainment Package early by booking online.