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.
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Perth Residents Make Beaches Essential Daily Infrastructure, Not Weekend Getaways
For Perth residents, the beach is an infrastructure requirement, not a leisure option.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Perth Faces Water Crisis as Rainfall Declines Sharply
Declining rainfall has made water management Perth's most pressing infrastructure question.
State shifts planning powers to speed Perth infill apartment approvals
Changes to local government planning authority could speed up apartment and townhouse approvals in established suburbs, but leave councils with less say over neighbourhood character.
Joondalup Attracts Investors With Strong Growth and Limited Housing Supply
The suburb of Joondalup is experiencing a surge in interest from investors due to its strong growth prospects and limited housing supply.
Perth Residents Discover Hidden Winter Gems During July's 17-Degree Days
Local routes and packing lists help Perth residents make the most of July days around 17 degrees with targeted stops in established neighbourhoods.
Perth Renters Face Higher Costs as House Prices Surge Past $680,000
With Perth's median house price surging past $680,000 and rental vacancies at record lows, we crunch the numbers on whether tenants are really coming out ahead.
Perth's Best July Events: Exhibitions, Markets, Performances Await
Perth residents and visitors can tap into a mix of exhibitions, markets and performances across the city this July.