A Sun-Drenched Finale: Your Perth Morning Briefing for Easter Monday

The City Mood: The Golden Long Weekend Lean-Back

Good morning, Perth. As we wake up to this Monday, 6 April 2026, the mood across the metropolitan area is one of relaxed celebration. It is the final day of the Easter long weekend, and Mother Nature has delivered a quintessential Western Australian autumn gift. Expect a beautiful high of 25°C with clear, sunny skies and a light sea breeze arriving just in time for an afternoon walk along the coast. After a busy weekend of local football and family gatherings, the city is shifting into a slower gear, with many residents making the most of the public holiday before the return to the school and work routine tomorrow.

The Talking Point: Shaping the Skies with Master Plan 2026

While most of us are focused on the final day of the break, the big conversation at backyard barbecues this weekend has been the future of our gateway to the world. The Perth Airport Master Plan 2026 is currently at the forefront of the city's long-term planning discussions. This isn’t just a simple upgrade; it is a multi-billion-dollar, once-in-a-generation construction program that aims to completely transform the airport into a consolidated "One Airport" precinct. Key talking points for citizens include the planned expansion of Terminal 2, a new 3,000-metre parallel runway, and a 237-room hotel to be operated by Accor. With passenger numbers projected to hit 30 million by 2046, the project is being hailed as a vital engine for the state’s economic growth, though the sheer scale of the private investment has sparked plenty of debate about the coming five years of construction and its impact on local travel.

Feel-Good Story: Fremantle Becomes a World Stage

If you are looking for a reason to smile today, head down to the Port City for the final day of the Fremantle International Street Arts Festival (FISAF). Now in its 26th year, this free community event has seen Fremantle’s historic streets transformed into a massive open-air theatre. Over 160 family-friendly performances have taken place over the long weekend, featuring world-class acrobats, comedians, and street performers from as far as the UK, Japan, France, and Chile. The sight of crowds gathering at Bathers Beach and the Cappuccino Strip to cheer on gravity-defying artists is a perfect reminder of Perth’s vibrant cultural heart. For those with children, the Jurassic Kingdom: Deep Sea Titans at Burswood Park is also proving to be a massive hit, with over 20 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, including a 16-metre Mosasaurus, bringing a touch of prehistoric wonder to the Swan River foreshore this morning.