Perth news on Wednesday, October 28, 2026
In Perth on Wednesday, October 28, 2026: Petrol prices rising; fill up today to save. Also: Highway crash blocks traffic with freeway lane closed; check live reports before travelling; Richmond Tigers and Essendon Bombers to play Dreamtime at Maali AFL game in Perth 2027-28. Weather: Partly cloudy Wednesday with tops of 28°C, winds to 24 km/h, and no rain expected.
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Headlines
- Highway crash blocks traffic with freeway lane closed; check live reports before travelling.PerthNow ·
Events & going out
- Richmond Tigers and Essendon Bombers to play Dreamtime at Maali AFL game in Perth 2027-28.afl.com.au ·
- Perth New Year's Eve event announces headliners and surprise guest; details at organiser website.PerthNow ·
- Football legends coming to Perth for Hall of Fame event; details to follow.The West Australian ·
Business & new openings
- Jetstar launches new Perth to Christchurch flight route for travellers.Australian Aviation ·
Shopping & deals
- Petrol prices rising soon; motorists advised to fill up today to avoid higher costs.Western Australian Government ·
Housing & real estate
- Perth property values drop $80,000 as median prices fall in struggling housing market.The West Australian ·
Schools & kids
- Private school headmaster warns of declining ATAR performance among students.ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation ·
Health & care
- World-first endometriosis test developed by Perth lab expected available across Australia next year.The West Australian ·
Community & volunteering
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