A Boyanup family business has joined Manjimup growers and farmers from across the South-West and Wheatbelt in supplying local produce to Optus Stadium. Boyanup's Lotsa Lollies supplies the stadium with chocolate and confectionery - and also bakes cakes, slices, muffins and cookies locally for sale at the venue. Based out of The
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Optus Stadium's maiden Western Derby has broken more attendance records - with 56,521 fans turning out to yesterday's Fremantle Dockers-West Coast Eagles match. The attendance not only breaks the record for the most people at a Western Derby - smashing the previous mark of 43,500 at Subiaco Oval in 2006 -
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The first component of the central arch for Matagarup Bridge - which will reach 72 metres above water level - started being lifted into place today. Two 400 tonne steel wishbone components will form the large central arch of the bridge, with the first being hoisted up on the Burswood side
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Swan River cruise operators and charter services can now bid for exclusive access to one of three berths at the new jetty near Optus Stadium. The Department of Transport - the jetty manager - today called for expressions of interest from commercial vessel operators wanting to operate from Burswood Jetty. The proposed
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Finance and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ben Wyatt today launched the State's first Aboriginal Procurement Policy at an Aboriginal Business Expo at Optus Stadium. From July 1, 2018, government departments will be required to award one per cent of contracts to registered Aboriginal businesses, with this target increasing to two per cent
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Construction of the locally-made Matagarup Bridge has reached its most critical stage, with the first of four steel arch components being hoisted into place today. The first arch component measures 100 metres by 25 metres and is being lifted into position by multiple cranes from the pier closest to Optus Stadium
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Swan River users are advised that during parts of April and May, the navigation channel between Burswood and East Perth will be closed to all vessels. The Department of Transport and Main Roads Western Australia have advised the closure is required to enable a safe area for the construction of Matagarup
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Women's Interests Minister Simone McGurk today presented cheques totalling $90,798 to the Starlight Children's Foundation and the Fremantle Dockers Foundation. The donation was a result of the 54,000 tickets sold to the inaugural AFL Women's match between Fremantle and Collingwood at Optus Stadium on February 10, 2018. Representatives from the Starlight Children's
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Australia and New Zealand’s biggest ever tour is less than a month away! Ed Sheeran’s 18-date stadium tour kicks off with the first ever show at Perth’s Optus Stadium in just over three weeks’ time. Adding to the already soaring levels of excitement and anticipation surrounding the shows, Frontier Touring are thrilled to
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Premier League powerhouse Chelsea Football Club will play Perth Glory at Optus Stadium on Monday July 23, 2018 in front of a crowd of more than 60,000 fans, with tickets on sale next Thursday (February 15). The match will be Chelsea FC's only appearance in Australia, with tickets to the blockbuster
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