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Perth news — July 2026

Every story we published in July 2026.

1. News · 25 July 2026

   Perth Housing Crisis: Critical Planning Decisions Shape Next Decade

   As population pressure mounts and land disputes intensify, Western Australia's capital faces a pivotal moment in urban planning that will determine whether it grows sustainably or slides into crisis.

2. Wellness · 25 July 2026

   Beyond Kings Park: The Hidden Nature Walks Perth Locals Love But Tourists Miss

   While visitors queue for the Kings Park boardwalk, Perthites are quietly logging kilometres on trails that wind through wetlands, coastal heath and river bushland most interstate travellers never find.

3. News · 25 July 2026

   Perth Residents Demand Action as Housing Costs Soar Beyond Reach

   Community groups across the metro area express frustration with local government's response to skyrocketing rents and property prices, as the state's economic boom leaves ordinary Australians behind.

4. Property · 25 July 2026

   Perth's Sub-1% Vacancy Rate Reshapes Rental Market for Tenants, Landlords

   With a sub-1% vacancy rate, tenants are facing tough competition for properties, while landlords are enjoying high demand and rising rents.

5. News · 25 July 2026

   Perth's Housing Crisis: A Decade of Policy Failures Explained

   From Metronet delays to migration surges, the perfect storm brewing in suburbs from Northbridge to Thornlie has roots stretching back years.

6. News · 25 July 2026

   Perth House Prices Soar $750K as Defence Spending Drives Migration Crisis

   As median house prices soar past $750,000 and AUKUS defence spending accelerates migration to WA, planners face make-or-break choices on density, infrastructure and affordability.

7. Politics · 25 July 2026

   AUKUS Defence Contracts Policy: Perth Candidates Spotlight Local Job Impacts Compared to Adelaide and Melbourne

   Perth residents in suburbs near HMAS Stirling stand to see more defence-related employment under the contracts, while candidates note the distribution differs from shipbuilding hubs in South Australia and Victoria.

8. News · 25 July 2026

   AUKUS Defence Deal Reshapes Perth Economy, Divides Western Australia Communities

   From Henderson shipyards to Cockburn Sound suburbs, the defence billions reshaping WA's economy are drawing praise, anxiety and hard questions from the communities living closest to the boom.

9. Community · 25 July 2026

   Kings Park Draws Millions: Perth's 400-Hectare Swan River Gem Ranked Globally

   The 400-hectare park above the Swan River is Perth's most visited destination.

10. News · 25 July 2026

    Perth Outpaces Global Cities With Strategic Growth Management Strategy

    Amid soaring demand and strategic investments, Perth balances expansion and infrastructure unlike many global counterparts.

11. Politics · 25 July 2026

    Western Australia's New Housing Policy Reshapes Perth's Middle-Ring Suburbs

    Latest changes to WA’s housing and planning rules are set to bring more apartments and social housing to Perth’s middle-ring suburbs, while some existing homeowners may see more construction and fewer guarantees for neighbourhood character.

12. Politics · 25 July 2026

    Perth Residents Have No Direct Ballot Measures to Vote On, But Here Is What That Means Compared to Other Australian Cities

    Australia's constitutional design leaves Perth and all West Australians without the citizen-initiated referendum mechanisms common in other democracies, a gap that shapes how policy changes on everything from iron ore royalties to public transport actually reach voters.

13. Community · 25 July 2026

    Explore Fremantle Markets: 150+ Stalls in Historic 1897 Building

    Fremantle Markets, established in 1897 inside a heritage-listed Victorian building, operate on weekends with free entry and more than 150 stalls selling produce, food and crafts.

14. Finance · 25 July 2026

    Perth Energy and Infrastructure Decisions Shape Local Business Conditions

    Funding commitments, plant plans and an acquisition illustrate how Perth companies are directing capital into renewables, gas and distribution networks.

15. Sport · 25 July 2026

    Perth's World-Class Pools Attract Swimmers of Every Competitive Level

    With world-class aquatic facilities, year-round ocean swimming and a thriving club scene, Perth is one of the best cities in Australia for swimmers of every level.

16. Community · 25 July 2026

    Northbridge Events This Week: Family Activities Fill Perth's Trendiest Suburb

    Families enjoy autumn in Perth's most liveable inner-city suburb.

17. Finance · 25 July 2026

    Ampol's cashless expansion tests WA's cash mandate as fuel giant expands without restrictions

    Major fuel retailer's plan to triple cashless sites comes after securing a five-year exemption from national cash requirements, leaving Perth drivers with fewer payment options.

18. Finance · 25 July 2026

    Perth Retail Growth Defies National Trends Amid Global Retail Shift

    As international strategies pivot, Perth experiences a local boom in retail occupancy and evolving consumer preferences.

19. News · 25 July 2026

    Perth's $15 billion transport overhaul transforms commute times, property values

    As Metronet delivers new rail lines and road networks expand across the metropolitan area, fresh data shows how West Australia's infrastructure investment is reshaping commute times and property values.

20. Federal · 25 July 2026

    South Australia's e-bike and e-scooter laws signal potential regulatory shift for WA

    South Australia is planning to overhaul speed limits and age restrictions for e-bikes and e-scooters, moves that may influence Western Australian policy makers.