Perth's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them
A plain-language guide to how Perth's residential property and rental market works, what shapes demand, and where the affordability pressures sit.
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Getting Around Perth: Roads, Public Transport and Connections
A plain-English guide to how people move across Perth and its region, from the freeways and the Transperth network to the airport and the long-running Metronet rail expansion.
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.
AI hiring tools raise concerns for Perth employers weighing efficiency against fairness
As Perth businesses consider AI recruitment screening, questions loom about whether the technology helps or harms the job-hunting experience.
Perth housing charity wins green light for $21m East Fremantle social housing project
Foundation Housing and development partner H-U have secured planning approval for a significant social housing expansion in East Fremantle.
Ritchie Bros expands Perth equipment auction operations with $11m Midland site
Global auctioneer Ritchie Bros has strengthened its Perth presence after completing an $11 million acquisition of a local company's Midland headquarters.
Women's Sport in Perth: Elite Teams, Local Leagues and How to Get Involved
From the West Coast Fever to the Perth Lynx and beyond, women's sport in Perth is thriving at every level, and there has never been a better time to play, watch or volunteer.
Perth's Sporting Calendar: A Month-by-Month Guide to What's On Through the Year
Perth's sport calendar runs twelve months of the year with barely a quiet weekend, from the Rottnest Channel Swim in summer to AFL finals fever in September and Big Bash cricket through the school holidays.
Swimming in Perth: Clubs, Squads and the Best Pools for Lap Swimming
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.
The Rottnest Channel Swim: Perth's Most Iconic Open-Water Swimming Challenge
The Rottnest Channel Swim is one of the most celebrated mass-participation open-water events in Australia, drawing thousands of swimmers across the 19.7-kilometre crossing from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island each summer.
How to Watch and Listen to Local Sport in Perth: TV, Radio, Streaming and Community Broadcasters
Whether you are following the Eagles on a Friday night or catching the Perth Wildcats on the radio, here is your complete guide to watching and listening to Perth sport.
Junior Cricket in Perth: Clubs, Junior Formats and How to Get Your Child Started
Cricket is a beloved summer sport across Perth, and the WACA's community competition offers a welcoming path for children of all abilities to learn the game at their local club.
Your Complete Fan Guide to Optus Stadium: Getting There, Tickets and What to Expect
Optus Stadium in Burswood is one of Australia's finest sporting venues, and knowing how to make the most of a match day will turn a good outing into a great one.
Surf, Sail and Row: Perth's Ocean and River Sporting Scene Explained
From the rolling swells at Trigg and Scarborough to the calm waters of the Swan River, Perth's geography makes it one of Australia's finest cities for water sport at every level.
parkrun Perth: Free Saturday Morning Running at Some of the City's Best Locations
Every Saturday at 8 am, thousands of Perth residents lace up their shoes and head to one of the city's many parkrun events, a global free 5 km community run that has found a perfect home in WA.
Tennis in Perth: Public Courts, Clubs and Social Competitions for Every Level
From free public courts at Hyde Park to thriving club competitions across the suburbs, Perth is one of the best cities in Australia to pick up a racquet.