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Perth news — July 2026

Every story we published in July 2026.

1. Community · 25 July 2026

   Explore Western Australia's Marine Life at AQWA Aquarium

   AQWA offers families a close look at Western Australia's marine life through its exhibits at Hillarys Boat Harbour.

2. Community · 25 July 2026

   Margaret River Wine Region Attracts Perth Visitors Seeking Premium Experiences

   The three-hour drive from Perth to one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions is a well-trodden route for both residents and international visitors seeking world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

3. Technology · 25 July 2026

   AI Perth Small Business: How Local Firms Cut Waste 23%

   Perth small businesses from Northbridge to Subiaco are using AI scheduling and predictive ordering to reduce waste and improve efficiency. Here's how local restaurants and cafes are adopting the technology.

4. Technology · 25 July 2026

   Perth Tech Companies Launch AI and Wearable Products Through 2027

   Local firms map timelines for household AI tools and productivity wearables aimed at Western Australian users through 2027.

5. Finance · 25 July 2026

   ASX 200 Gains 0.24% as Global Markets Rally Higher

   Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Perth investors and super balances.

6. Culture · 25 July 2026

   Grassroots Artist Spaces Reshape Perth's Creative and Cultural Identity

   New studio collectives and public programs are reshaping how Perth residents see their own creative output.

7. Finance · 25 July 2026

   Perth Telecom Operators Battle Outages, Rising Costs, Regulatory Changes

   Perth operators confront outages, rising costs and shifting regulations that threaten service reliability through the rest of 2026.

8. Property · 25 July 2026

   Perth Buyers Turn to Rent-Vesting to Escape Suburb Price Squeeze

   Perth buyers priced out of desired suburbs are turning to rent-vesting to secure investment properties while renting closer to work and lifestyle needs.

9. Community · 25 July 2026

   Moving to Perth: Guide to Australia's Most Isolated City

   Why thousands relocate to Perth despite its remote location and what you need to know before moving.

10. Property · 25 July 2026

    Perth Property Prices Hit $680,000: Here's What's Driving Growth

    With the WA median house price hovering around $680,000, buyers are eager to understand the factors influencing the market and how to navigate it successfully.

11. Finance · 25 July 2026

    Apple price rises signal emerging tech cost pressures for Perth consumers

    Rising memory costs driven by AI demand are flowing through to consumer electronics, with Apple lifting prices on MacBooks and iPads.

12. Community · 25 July 2026

    Perth's Top 5 Suburbs for 2026: Families, Schools, Young Professionals

    The best Perth suburbs in 2026 for families, young professionals, retirees, first home buyers and lifestyle seekers.

13. Wellness · 25 July 2026

    Free Mental Health Services in Perth: How to Access

    Perth residents can access no-cost mental health support through established public health services. Learn how to reach free counselling, intake clinics, and phone triage across metropolitan suburbs without upfront fees.

14. News · 25 July 2026

    Perth's Migration Boom: Defence, Resources, and Post-Pandemic Shifts Explained

    A confluence of defence contracts, resources boom revenues, and post-pandemic mobility has turned Western Australia's capital into one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, and the pressure is now impossible to ignore.

15. Community · 25 July 2026

    Kings Park and Botanic Garden: a visitor's guide to Perth's iconic parkland, including the Federation Walkway, guided walks and wildflowers

    Perth's largest inner-city park offers visitors accessible paths and seasonal displays in a central location.

16. Culture · 25 July 2026

    Perth's Arts Scene Transforms From 1970s Experiments Into Thriving Cultural Districts

    Perth's arts and music venues have shifted from scattered 1970s experiments to organised districts that now draw steady crowds.

17. News · 25 July 2026

    Perth's Housing Boom: Policymakers Face Critical Affordable Growth Decisions

    As the city grapples with a surge in demand, policymakers must make crucial choices to ensure affordable and sustainable growth.

18. Property · 25 July 2026

    Banksia Grove Emerges as Perth’s New Investment Hotspot

    North of the river, Banksia Grove’s property market is surging as investors rush into a tightly held rental market.

19. News · 25 July 2026

    Perth Pursues Sustainability Goals, Lags Behind Vancouver and Copenhagen

    As major cities worldwide race to cut emissions, Perth is charting its own course-with mixed results compared to Vancouver, Copenhagen and Melbourne.

20. Federal · 25 July 2026

    Federal housing targets slip as Perth faces deepening shortage

    Australia's building crisis worsens as the government falls behind, intensifying Perth's affordability crisis and straining local markets.