Latest news from Perth.
Wellness
From free Saturday sessions in Kings Park to $20 drop-in studio classes in Leederville, Perth's mindfulness scene has quietly grown into something worth taking seriously.
4 July 20263 min read
Sources: apa.org, healthline.com, health.harvard.edu
Lifestyle
Step-by-step guide to connecting electricity with Synergy, gas, water, and NBN internet when moving to Perth, Western Australia.
3 July 20261 min read
Sources: synergy.net.au, nbnco.com.au, watercorporation.com.au
Lifestyle
Essential steps for setting up your electricity, gas, water and NBN when moving to Perth or Western Australia.
3 July 20261 min read
Sources: synergy.net.au, nbnco.com.au, watercorporation.com.au
Lifestyle
A guide to childcare costs, the Child Care Subsidy, and finding care in Perth and Western Australia.
3 July 20261 min read
Sources: startingblocks.gov.au, servicesaustralia.gov.au, education.wa.edu.au
Lifestyle
What it costs to rent in Perth in 2026, how the bond and lease system works, and your rights as a tenant under Western Australian tenancy law.
30 June 20261 min read
Sources: commerce.wa.gov.au, tenancywa.org.au
Federal
Australia's building crisis worsens as the government falls behind, intensifying Perth's affordability crisis and straining local markets.
29 June 20261 min read
Sources: watoday.com.au
Finance
Southeast Asian budget carrier enters Australian market, potentially offering Perth travellers lower fares and new domestic flight options.
29 June 20261 min read
Sources: watoday.com.au
Wellness
PDRN salmon DNA facials cost $600+ in Perth clinics. Discover how at-home PDRN products work, what dermatologists say, and the best affordable alternatives.
28 June 20262 min read
Sources: alinabeauty.com.au
Finance
Perth taxpayers with surprise tax bills face tough choices. Learn why raiding superannuation often backfires and what payment options the ATO offers instead.
28 June 20261 min read
Sources: watoday.com.au
Finance
Perth workers and small business owners: verify these four key details before lodging your tax return to avoid ATO delays and penalties.
28 June 20261 min read
Sources: watoday.com.au
Finance
New tax rules are deterring property investors, reducing competition for owner-occupiers seeking to enter Perth's housing market.
28 June 20261 min read
Sources: watoday.com.au
Finance
Gold's rebound helped Australian equities finish higher for the day, though local shares posted a weekly loss as investors navigate mixed signals.
26 June 20261 min read
Sources: businessnews.com.au
Community
A national audit revealing short-changing at fuel bowsers raises questions about measurement standards at WA petrol stations.
26 June 20261 min read
Sources: watoday.com.au
Federal
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.
26 June 20261 min read
Sources: perthnow.com.au
Community
Margaret River is doubling down on premium food tourism with an ambitious 2026 festival program that organisers say could only happen in Western Australia.
26 June 20261 min read
Sources: thewest.com.au
Finance
The Eagles have lodged a trademark application for the Western Derby name, sparking questions about intellectual property in Perth's football landscape.
26 June 20261 min read
Sources: businessnews.com.au
Finance
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.
26 June 20261 min read
Sources: perthnow.com.au
Community
A general guide to how Perth's universities, schools and training providers fit together, with the caveat that specific details change from year to year.
26 June 20265 min read
Sources: curtin.edu.au, dtwd.wa.gov.au, ecu.edu.au +2 more