Perth was founded by Captain James Stirling in 1829 as the administrative centre of the Swan River Colony. The city is situated on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people, where Aboriginal Australians have lived for at least 45,000 years. …

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Feb 13, 2025 · Perth, city and capital, Western Australia. Perth lies along the estuary of the Swan River, 12 miles (19 km) above that river’s mouth, which forms the inner harbour of neighbouring Fremantle. The city, the fourth largest in Australia, is the centre of a metropolitan area containing about three-fourths of the state’s population.

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Explore all the City of Perth has to offer, from parks and gardens to events, libraries and museums. How can we help? Get the latest updates on news, initiatives, developments, events, activations and much more from City of Perth Lord Mayor, Basil Zempilas.

Aug 1, 2023 · Perth has rebranded itself by bridging the gaps between its central business district, trendy nightlife areas and spirited suburbs. A transformation of the Western Australian capital has seen a...

With weather as welcoming as its friendly locals, Australia’s sunniest capital city of Perth (Boorloo) offers adventures for everyone. Framed by the Swan River (Derbarl Yearrigan), the city boasts 19 pristine beaches, each blessed with dreamy Indian Ocean sunsets.