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Perth news — July 2026

Every story we published in July 2026.

1. Wellness · 25 July 2026

   Napping: when it helps and when it hurts

   Short daytime rests can sharpen focus for Perth residents juggling river cycles and park runs, yet poor timing risks wrecking overnight sleep.

2. Technology · 25 July 2026

   Perth Startups Secure $1.2B in VC Funding, Target Global Scale

   With over $1.2 billion in VC funding flowing through Western Australia last year, emerging tech founders reveal what's next for AI, climate tech and fintech innovation in the CBD and beyond.

3. Wellness · 25 July 2026

   Lap the city: Perth's best outdoor pools and rock pools for open-water swimming

   With heated indoor pools getting pricier and winter sunshine still hitting 18°C most days, Perth swimmers are rediscovering the city's open-air alternatives.

4. Wellness · 25 July 2026

   Dog-Friendly Parks Perth: Fitness Groups & Off-Leash Zones

   Discover Perth's best dog-friendly parks offering off-leash zones and weekend fitness classes. Combine pet exercise with group workouts at Kings Park and Swan River locations.

5. News · 25 July 2026

   Perth's Housing Crisis Intensifies as Defence Workers Strain City Supply

   As demand from AUKUS defence workers and skilled migrants strains supply, WA planners face critical decisions on density, infrastructure and affordability that will define Perth's next decade.

6. Finance · 25 July 2026

   Perth first home buyers gain edge as investor tax changes bite

   New tax rules are deterring property investors, reducing competition for owner-occupiers seeking to enter Perth's housing market.

7. Property · 25 July 2026

   Perth Conveyancing Costs 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Actually Pay

   Wondering what conveyancing costs in Perth in 2026? This guide covers typical WA conveyancer fees, what's included, stamp duty in Western Australia, and how to choose a conveyancer for buying or selling property in Perth.

8. News · 25 July 2026

   Perth's Radio and TV Stars Abandon Sinking Ship After Decade

   A wave of departures from Perth radio and television in 2026 didn't happen overnight, here's the decade-long story behind the empty studios.

9. News · 25 July 2026

   Perth's Weather Tech Outperforms Global Cities During Cold Snap

   With a 7-day cold snap tightening its grip on the Swan coastal plain, Perth's meteorological infrastructure is quietly punching above its weight against comparable cities worldwide.

10. News · 25 July 2026

    Perth Schools Face Crisis as Population Boom Strains Resources

    Decades of rapid population growth, federal funding shifts, and competing demands on state resources have created the perfect storm in Western Australian classrooms.

11. Community · 25 July 2026

    Perth Residents Make Beaches Essential Daily Infrastructure, Not Weekend Getaways

    For Perth residents, the beach is an infrastructure requirement, not a leisure option.

12. Community · 25 July 2026

    Perth's Year-Round Guide: Truffles, Tulips, Festivals Await

    Winter is here, with truffle hunting in Manjimup and ice skating just two of the many seasonal activities on offer, while spring and summer promise wildflowers and major arts festivals.

13. News · 25 July 2026

    Perth's Housing Boom: What Happens Next and the Key Decisions Ahead

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

14. Politics · 25 July 2026

    Senate Bill Grants Perth Residents Manual Review of Denied Home Care Packages

    Legislation passed this week to reinstate human oversight of funding decisions means Perth residents denied home care packages may now have their cases reviewed by staff rather than algorithm alone.

15. Property · 25 July 2026

    Perth Auctions Clear Above 70 Percent as Northern Corridors Heat Up

    Perth auction results from the past fortnight show clearance rates holding above 70 percent, pointing to continued buyer competition in key northern corridors.

16. Property · 25 July 2026

    Perth Rental Vacancy Drops Below 1% as Demand Surges

    Sub-one per cent vacancy rates have tightened the squeeze on Perth renters as mining-driven demand outpaces new listings in northern corridors.

17. News · 25 July 2026

    Perth's Metronet delays spark major transport infrastructure overhaul

    New timelines for major rail extensions and a spike in road infrastructure spending reveal how Western Australia's boom-driven growth is forcing a reckoning with decades of underinvestment.

18. News · 25 July 2026

    Perth Makes Critical Sustainability Choices Shaping Next Decade's Future

    As Western Australia's capital faces mounting pressure to balance rapid growth with environmental responsibility, major sustainability initiatives hang in the balance-and the choices made in the coming months could reshape the city.

19. Finance · 25 July 2026

    Singapore Buyer Pays $26M for Perth's Historic Pensione Hotel

    A Singapore property group's acquisition of the Pensione Hotel signals renewed investor confidence in Perth's hospitality market.

20. News · 25 July 2026

    Perth Transforms Into Sustainability Leader After Decade of Environmental Crisis

    From water scarcity crises to carbon commitments, Western Australia's capital has undergone a quiet transformation shaped by environmental pressures and economic necessity.