Location, location, location. Shelter Brewing Co is the latest beach-front dining offering in the south-west and it’s a beauty. Set back from the ocean with a view of the iconic Busselton jetty, this brewpub is owned by two families who have been in the area for four generations. Among the two sets of brothers is […]


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97% of travel agents believe they won’t exist come March
A national survey of travel agents found just one in 10 will survive beyond April 1, without an extension of the JobKeeper program. The survey conducted by Small Business Australia found up to 40,000 people in the travel industry are on the verge of losing their jobs. Travel agent Christine Ross told Oliver Peterson the […]
EXCLUSIVE: Demolition plans for a Perth icon
Oliver Peterson can reveal that one of the iconic light towers at the WACA ground will be demolished if the development application for our state’s home of cricket is approved by Development WA. The application was received by Development WA just before Christmas, with plans to bulldoze from the Inverarity Stand, Prindiville Stand and through […]
Fremantle Mayor shifts blame over ‘tent city’
The calls to shut down the tent city in Fremantle are increasing. It’s in response to police investigating a number of matters related to the makeshift camp for the homeless, including charging two men over the alleged sexual penetration and indecent dealing of two girls aged 14 and 13 years. Fremantle Brad Mayor told Oliver […]
WA Police admit they made a mistake
WA Police admit they made a mistake when an invalid email address for sexual assault reporting was listed on their website for six years but they still don’t know how it happened. The error was reported by WA Today in 2018 but at that time, it was believed the inactive account had only been promoted […]
A national survey of travel agents found just one in 10 will survive beyond April 1, without an extension of the JobKeeper program. The survey conducted by Small Business Australia found up to 40,000 people in the travel industry are on the verge of losing their jobs. Travel agent Christine Ross told Oliver Peterson the […]
EXCLUSIVE: Demolition plans for a Perth icon
Oliver Peterson can reveal that one of the iconic light towers at the WACA ground will be demolished if the development application for our state’s home of cricket is approved by Development WA. The application was received by Development WA just before Christmas, with plans to bulldoze from the Inverarity Stand, Prindiville Stand and through […]
Will the Big Bash League continue with the WA border closure?
With the closure of the WA border to Victoria, questions have risen over the state of BBL 10. WACA CEO, Christina Matthews, joined Karl Langdon on Perth LIVE to clear the air.
Professor Patrick McGorry gives an alternative for Hotel Quarantine
Leading Psychiatrist and 2010 Australian of the Year, Patrick McGorry believes that hotel quarantine should be located rurally if COVID is to stretch over the next year to ensure people maintain good mental health. He joined Karl Langdon on Perth LIVE this afternoon.
Could the trade war turn into conflict
There are concerns Australia’s trade war with China could escalate into military conflict. New South Wales Liberal Senator Jim Molan joined Karl Langdon on Perth LIVE this afternoon where he said we need to bolster our military.
Tiny’s Bar in Perth’s CBD has won Perth LIVE’s WA’s Favourite Local. Tiny’s scored 19/20 along with the Karalee on Preston after months of dining at pubs and bars across the city. To break the deadlock Perth LIVE listener Pete attended both establishments and had the deciding vote. After enjoying two great meals Pete selected […]
WA’s Favourite Local – Tiny’s
There aren’t too many places around Perth that are known almost exclusively for a signature dish. But if you hear someone mention Tiny’s, they’re probably talking about the roast chicken. Now, if you’re like me, the idea of roast chicken doesn’t exactly fill you with a must-try level of excitement. It’s not that I don’t […]
WA’s Favourite Local – Public House Kitchen & Bar
I’m not really sure what the area where Adelaide Terrace begins ‘is’. There’s the Concert Hall nearby, plenty of apartment buildings and lots of commercial offices as well. With that in mind I wasn’t sure what the clientele would be for Public House Kitchen & Bar which you’ll find right on the corner of Adelaide […]
WA’s Favourite Local – The Shoe Bar
Yagan Square is a beautiful development that has made the passage between the CBD and Northbridge easier, safer and more interesting… and The Shoe Bar has to be the jewel in its crown. This two story venue splits itself between a more casual cafe style offering on ground level where customers can also get breakfast […]
WA’s Favourite Local – Bathers Beach House
There’s not many places in Perth that are right on the beach with seating just metres from the water. Bathers Beach House is just the place to get your feet sandy while sipping on a cocktail and enjoying WA produce at its finest. A variety of seating options are available inside and out, all with […]
A Perth mum and her two-year-old daughter were turned away from eating at their local Chinese restaurant in Kwinana. She was told she would have to take-away because they didn’t want to clean up after the toddler.
WA’s Favourite Local – The Garden
The Garden in Leedy has positioned itself somewhere in the middle of being the upmarket pub option in town and a sports bar. At first glance the menu is a bit ho-hum. But you know what? They’re offering the pub classics and doing those well. They have different weekly specials but by far the best […]
The first Word On The Street winner for 2019
Our Word On The Street Winner today was Katie who has won $10,000 thanks to Helena Valley Lifestyle Village. Her Word On The Street was telling us that she saw the wheels of a train on fire on the Joondalup line. Congratulations Katie! Hear how the final draw happened.
Another iconic Perth pub closes its doors
Perth LIVE listener Phillis called in with a Word On The Street that the Broken Hill Hotel in Vic Park closed its doors yesterday. Oliver Peterson spoke to the owner and publican of the hotel, Nick Duncan on today’s show. Nick confirmed the hotel is now closed and discussed how tough times have taken a […]
WA’s Favourite Local – The Brook Bar & Bistro
The Brook Bar and Bistro is Ellenbrook’s only pub within coo-ee of anywhere. Given the size of the area, this place should be rammed on a Friday night yet the bistro was half empty. Sign of the times or something else? These guys know their audience with the menu sitting firmly in the realm of […]
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