Perth

Perth, the capital of Western Australia, is currently in the news for several distinct reasons. It is the location where British rapper Yung Filly is set to face a retrial on three rape charges. This follows a previous trial where a jury could not reach a verdict on these specific counts. The city also saw a political development with One Nation claiming victory in the Secret Harbour state byelection. In a more unusual event, Perth served as the starting point for a man who completed a 2,800-mile scoot across Australia to Sydney. Additionally, Perth was the site of a national cabinet meeting attended by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, discussing potential rushes in datacentre construction. While not directly about Perth, broader Australian news mentions housing market price falls concentrated in higher-end properties across capital cities, and a call to end domestic abuse stigma following a Malaysian mother's death.