A quick, upbeat roundup of Perth’s top stories this week — from a win for motorists and fresh food openings to political shifts, aged-care court action and a booming regional property market.

Get ready for a seriously stacked silly season – Perth is turning it on this December with city-wide light trails, balmy carols by candlelight, riverside markets and family festivals from the CBD to the suburbs. From the Rio Tinto Christmas Lights Trail and Santa’s Christmas Village to beachside carols, country-town singalongs and big nights out at Optus Stadium, this guide rounds up 20 of the best things to do around Perth so you can lock in your festive calendar in one scroll.