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Why the Royal Show would be perfect in Perth’s CBD

If the Royal Agricultural Society needs a new home for the Perth Royal Show, the City of Perth stands willing and able.

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Top tenCommentsPremiumBasil’s ten most amazing people of 2020

It may have been a lacklustre year, but as usual, the human spirit triumphed and helped make it a little bit more shiny. Here is Basil Zempilas’ top ten most amazing — and shiny — people of 2020.

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Distant problemCommentsPremiumWhat’s all the fuss about McGowan staying put?

Far too much is being made of the Premier not attending the National Cabinet meeting in person today — and if interstate commentators are wound up about it — we shouldn’t be, writes Basil Zempilas.

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If NSW COVID test is bad news, it’s closing time again

A Christmas border closure with NSW would not be popular, but as the best leaders know, the right call is often the toughest.

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Kirkup’s impact may be just what WA Libs need

My mum’s 91. I called her on the way home from work on Wednesday night and she asked me during our chat “what do you think about Zak Kirkup?”

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SA virus cluster shows we are not out of the woods yet

In his weekly Top Ten, Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas shares his thoughts on the lockdown in Adelaide, the Australian Defence Force report and bids farewell to two retiring WA ministers.

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How about Waltzing Matilda tune with modern new lyrics?

Here is Basil Zempilas’ take on the big news stories of the week

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NAIDOC weekPremiumPortraits honour change-making Elders

Members of the City of Perth’s Aboriginal Elders advisory group have been recognised for their contribution through a photography exhibition launched by new Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas.

Rangi Hirini

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Trump does not go quietly — this may take some time

If Donald Trump is indeed the loser in the US presidential battle, the best thing for everyone would be for Trump to accept defeat and go quietly. But Trump doesn’t do what’s best for everyone.

Basil Zempilas

Basil ZempilasSeven News Sports Presenter

Christmas giftVideoCommentsPremiumIt’s official: Free parking in CBD over holiday season

Shoppers will be offered free weekend parking in City of Perth-owned car bays in lead up to Christmas and throughout January.

‘I am sorry’PremiumZempilas vows to ‘do better’ at first council meeting

Basil Zempilas has opened his first ordinary council meeting as Perth’s Lord Mayor by telling a packed public gallery that the City of Perth will undergo LGBTQ ‘awareness training’.

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I’m sorry for comments, they don’t represent my values

In a moment of poor broadcasting I upset a number of people and forgot that I am the Lord Mayor of the City of Perth 24/7.

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Will COVID-19 kill Skyworks?

Basil Zempilas has only been Perth’s Lord Mayor for 11 days and already one of the big issues he’ll face in the job looms large, writes Peter Law.

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‘Don’t reflect my values’VideoPremiumBasil apologises for radio remarks

Newly elected Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas said he was ‘mortified’ that ‘off-the-cuff’ comments he made on his breakfast radio show had offended the transgender community.

Rourke Walsh

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Basil unveils team driving new-look City of Perth

Newly-elected Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas introduces — in his own words — the 10 people that are going to ‘reboot’ the city, calling it an ‘enormous honour and privilege to lead this amazing team’.

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THE BASIL BUNCHCommentsPremiumBasil Zempilas sworn in as Perth’s new Lord Mayor

For the first time in two-and-half years the City of Perth has a democratically elected Lord Mayor after Basil Zempilas was sworn in to the role by Governor Kim Beazley tonight. SEE THE PICTURES.

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In Basil, our city has the leadership it needs

Perth now has an energetic, high-profile Lord Mayor to lead it to greater heights. With his like-minded councillors, Mr Zempilas has a mandate to get things done, and the opportunities are endless.

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‘Accidents do happen — but not like this’

The Curtin University tragedy is heartbreaking and if safety concerns were raised but not acted on, it is totally contemptible.

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Ten thingsCommentsPremiumStop secession talk NOW!

This rubbish about WA seceding should be shot and shut down. Nobody wants WA to break away, writes Basil Zempilas

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Basil ZempilasSeven News Sports Presenter

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My Year 9 debates were better than the one in the US

Having participated in and moderated a few debates over the years I will say none of the roles is particularly easy. But . . .

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Basil ZempilasSeven News Sports Presenter

Comprehensive checklistCommentsPremiumThe 10 things you tell me the City of Perth needs

There’s no denying that people want a safer, friendlier Perth. But there’s plenty more that ratepayers and businesses urgently want addressed, writes City of Perth mayoral candidate Basil Zempilas.

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COVID exemptions needed for families hit by illness

We have to start to learn to live with this pandemic now, and making exceptions for those who fall into the above categories is the place to start.

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Death of Emiliano a shocking reflection on society

We live in the safest place in the world right now — from COVID. But what’s the point if we’re not safe from each other, writes Basil Zempilas.

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More cops in Northbridge shows force is listening

In this week’s top ten Basil Zempilas applauds the police force’s ability to look, listen and respond as well as the decision to send NZ mosque terrorist to jail for good.

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