Gabrielle Becerra Mellet

A $4.8 million fitness centre kitted out with hot baths, massage stations, steam rooms and a luxury change room with Dyson hair tools has opened in Perth’s southern suburbs.

A former adult entertainment venue now transformed into a thriving Fremantle mainstay has a new celebrity pub favourite on its menu.

The shock closure of a much-loved coastal sauna in Fremantle has led to an outpouring of support from regulars. 

Homegrown Perth talent including six-piece band Switch and comedian Peter Rowsthorn will headline the entertainment at the City of Canning’s gala dinner.

State planners have sent developers of what could be WA’s first pod hotel back to the drawing board after locals raised concerns the packed accommodation would create ‘schoolies on tap’ in Fremantle.

Foster carers are desperately needed to ease pressure on overflowing animal rescue shelters.

A major support service for people experiencing homelessness has become the sole owner of a Fremantle property after a charitable donation.

Residents in parts of Perth will soon be able to book second-hand item collections by charity group Good Sammy.

‘My heart sank. I just remembered at that point an out-of-body experience.’

The new policy comes months after the council found itself at the centre of a battle with locals over the rule.