As I look northwards from homeThere is a whole lot of black smoke rising into the air. A long way from where I am, looks to be around Gnangara? Less than 20kms from me. Not a lot of wind today so maybe the fire will be bought under control rapidly. I am in no danger.
Global Climate Strike DayLive Perth Western Australia Thousands attend Rally at Forrest Place Central Perth Right here, right now. Equal numbers of Students and Adults. 9 dogs, 5 Horses(Police) 2 cats(on leash) and a Kookaburra in the Gum Tree(keeping an eye on proceedings)... See More » (+6)
What is the largest Bar you have in your area?In Perth Western Australia we have The Camfield A drinking establishment associated with the new Perth Stadium. The Bar Top itself is 65 meters long, the floor is 9,000 sqm, 97,000 square feet, there are 175 beer taps and it has a capacity of 2,500... See More »
Western Australian grain growers produced an all-time record crop for 2025CBH - Co-operative Bulk Handling, has announced a record-breaking harvest of 22.9 million tonnes of mixed grain. The grain included is - Wheat, Barley, Oats, Canola, Lupins and Pulses. The previous record was 22.7 million tonnes set in 2022/23... See More »
Free public transport on all Transperth services on SundaysDecided to take a train ride to Ellenbrook. Newish suburb 32 km north of Perth. Waiting at the station which sits in the middle of the Tonkin Hwy. A constant flow of traffic going both ways on the hwy. The cars go through an overpass underpass... See More »
Bushfires in and around PerthA Bushfire Emergency Warning is in place for people in an area east of Great Northern Highway, north of the Swan River and south of Stock Road including parts of Walyunga National Park in BULLSBROOK, WALYUNGA NATIONAL PARK and UPPER SWAN in the CITY... See More »
Fire on the horizon in the direction of my placeDriving home from the cricket there is black smoke rising into the air. As I near my place I realise it is at least 1 km away from home. Fire Engine sirens, helicopters in the air. Most likely will be a report on the local news in a couple of hours.
Walking around a once vibrant part of town NorthbridgeNorthbridge, other side of the tracks from Perth. Still called the entertainment precinct but my walk along the length of James Street unveiled about 30% of the businesses shuttered and closed. As with Perth CBD, pedestrian traffic was at a minimum,... See More »
