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An artists’ impression aerial view of the Burswood Racetrack precinct known as Perth Park.

Burswood

‘Appropriately transparent’: Cook’s promise over secret Crown racetrack land deal

Negotiations have been shrouded in secrecy since they began last year, but 3.5 hectares of the parcel are crucial for the southern portion of the racetrack.

8 days ago
Hamish Hastie

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The blue tree was felled late last week.

Burswood

Burswood Park’s blue tree ‘will return’, Labor vows, as racetrack works surge ahead

The tree, painted blue as part of a mental health awareness project, was felled late last week to make way for the $217 million racetrack and 12,000-seat amphitheatre.

March 16, 2026
Hamish Hastie

At least 10 cars were caught up in a pile-up before the field reached turn two. — 1:06

Motorsport

Massive Supercars smash-up as Feeney loses title lead

At least 10 cars were caught up in a pile-up before the field reached turn two.

March 8, 2026

The dramatic crash involving leader Ralf Aron’s No.77 Mercedes and the No.79 Porsche of Johannes Zelger.

Motorsport

Kangaroo collision and fiery crash mar Bathurst 12-hour race

Maro Engel guided his team to victory in a chaotic Bathurst 12-hour as one entrant crashed out after hitting a kangaroo at top speed. Two-time winner Christopher Mies was covered in kangaroo blood after his car sustained extensive damage to its front-left.

February 15, 2026
Joanna Guelas

An aerial view of the Burswood Racetrack precinct known as Perth Park.

Burswood

Another local council moves to formally oppose Burswood racetrack

Both the Town of Victoria Park and City of Perth have formally rejected the state government’s plans for a racetrack in Burswood. Now, South Perth will debate a motion to follow suit at next week’s council meeting.

December 11, 2025
Hamish Hastie

Four time Bathurst winner Allan Moffat has died aged 86.

Vale

Racing legend Allan Moffat dies, aged 86

The four-time Bathurst champion and a pioneer of Australian motorsport has died aged 86.

November 22, 2025
Scott Bailey

WA Premier Roger Cook and Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti announcing the new Burswood precinct in January.

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Burswood

Saffioti decries ‘grubby attacks’ as EPA declines Burswood racetrack assessment

The EPA will not assess the Cook government’s $217 million Burswood racetrack and sporting precinct plans, believing the environmental and noise impacts would be “localised, intermittent and short in duration”.