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Perth Daily writes for The Daily Perth covering Perth news, events and community.

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Perth's best dining neighbourhoods: where to eat right now

Community

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Perth's best dining neighbourhoods: where to eat right now

Mount Lawley to Fremantle — the guide to eating well in Perth.

By Perth Daily · 27 June 2026

Community

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Things to do in Perth this weekend

From world-class beaches to an astonishing wine region two hours south, Perth weekends are exceptional.

By Perth Daily · 27 June 2026

Fremantle Port expansion funded as container trade surges

Federal

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Fremantle Port expansion funded as container trade surges

$800M federal-state investment will double the port's container handling capacity.

By Perth Daily · 26 June 2026

Perth history and heritage: from Swan River Colony to global resource capital

Community

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Perth history and heritage: from Swan River Colony to global resource capital

The story of Australia's most isolated city — from Nyoongar country to the iron ore age.

By Perth Daily · 25 June 2026

Community

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The best restaurants in Perth right now

From Fremantle seafood to Northbridge gems, Perth dining rewards the curious.

By Perth Daily · 25 June 2026

Buying property in Perth: the 2026 guide to Australia's strongest market

Finance

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Buying property in Perth: the 2026 guide to Australia's strongest market

Perth's affordability relative to Sydney and Melbourne continues to draw interstate investors.

By Perth Daily · 25 June 2026

Arts and culture in Perth: galleries, theatre, and live music

Community

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Arts and culture in Perth: galleries, theatre, and live music

AGWA to Fringe World — how Perth's cultural scene thrives.

By Perth Daily · 24 June 2026

Cost of living in Perth: what you need to know in 2026

Finance

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Cost of living in Perth: what you need to know in 2026

The resource boom's legacy — high wages, high costs, and extraordinary lifestyle.

By Perth Daily · 24 June 2026

Property

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Perth property market 2026: the rally that has reshaped Western Australia's capital

With 45% growth since 2022, Perth is now reckoning with its own affordability challenge.

By Perth Daily · 24 June 2026

Perth mining technology sector grows as Australian resources companies lead global innovation

Business

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Perth mining technology sector grows as Australian resources companies lead global innovation

Perth is the global capital of mining technology as majors invest in automation and decarbonisation.

By Perth Daily · 23 June 2026

Sports and fitness in Perth: your complete guide

Community

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Sports and fitness in Perth: your complete guide

Optus Stadium to Indian Ocean — how Perth stays active.

By Perth Daily · 23 June 2026

Property

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Best suburbs to live in Perth in 2026

From Cottesloe to Baldivis — where Perth's property market delivers in 2026.

By Perth Daily · 23 June 2026

WA receives highest GST share since 2000 as population and economy grow

Federal

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WA receives highest GST share since 2000 as population and economy grow

The revised GST distribution formula continues to deliver more equitable outcomes for Western Australia.

By Perth Daily · 22 June 2026

METRONET Ellenbrook line construction passes halfway mark on schedule

News

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METRONET Ellenbrook line construction passes halfway mark on schedule

The 21-kilometre extension from Morley to Ellenbrook via Malaga is WA's largest public transport investment since Joondalup.

By Perth Daily · 22 June 2026

Community

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Best family activities in Perth

Perth Zoo to Rottnest — the West's best family days out.

By Perth Daily · 22 June 2026

Moving to Perth: the complete 2026 guide

Community

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Moving to Perth: the complete 2026 guide

Australia's most isolated capital — the beaches, the wages, and what you need to know.

By Perth Daily · 22 June 2026

Community

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Best parks and green spaces in Perth

Kings Park to the Swan Valley — Perth's finest outdoor spaces.

By Perth Daily · 21 June 2026

Henderson shipyard transformation accelerates with $4.8B AUKUS commitment

Federal

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Henderson shipyard transformation accelerates with $4.8B AUKUS commitment

The West Australian shipbuilding precinct is being rebuilt as Australia's primary naval industrial hub.

By Perth Daily · 21 June 2026

Best day trips from Perth: your guide to Western Australia's best

Community

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Best day trips from Perth: your guide to Western Australia's best

Margaret River to Pemberton — Perth's essential day escapes.

By Perth Daily · 20 June 2026

Community

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Best cafes and coffee in Perth

From Northbridge to Fremantle — where Perth drinks its best coffee.

By Perth Daily · 19 June 2026

Cottesloe to Claremont: Perth's western suburbs premium market

Property

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Cottesloe to Claremont: Perth's western suburbs premium market

The Indian Ocean strip remains WA's most sought-after address and its most expensive.

By Perth Daily · 19 June 2026

How WA's mining royalties flow to the Perth economy

Finance

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How WA's mining royalties flow to the Perth economy

Western Australia's resource wealth creates economic conditions unlike any other Australian state.

By Perth Daily · 19 June 2026

Perth nightlife and evening entertainment guide

Community

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Perth nightlife and evening entertainment guide

Northbridge to Fremantle — how Perth goes out.

By Perth Daily · 18 June 2026

Perth at the centre of Australia's critical minerals export boom

Business

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Perth at the centre of Australia's critical minerals export boom

Lithium, nickel, and rare earth exports are reshaping WA's commodity mix for the energy transition era.

By Perth Daily · 17 June 2026

Perth City Deal delivers 14 of 20 commitments in second year review

News

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Perth City Deal delivers 14 of 20 commitments in second year review

The federal-state-council partnership has met its milestones on housing, transport, and cultural infrastructure.

By Perth Daily · 17 June 2026

Federal

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Federal critical minerals strategy positions WA as global supply chain anchor

The National Critical Minerals Strategy identifies 15 priority minerals, most of which WA produces in world-leading volumes.

By Perth Daily · 15 June 2026

Perth's outer growth corridors: Yanchep to Baldivis and the development pipeline

Property

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Perth's outer growth corridors: Yanchep to Baldivis and the development pipeline

Where most of Perth's new homes are being built — and what it means for buyers.

By Perth Daily · 14 June 2026

First home buyers in Perth: schemes, suburbs, and the savings path in 2026

Finance

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First home buyers in Perth: schemes, suburbs, and the savings path in 2026

Perth's rising prices have changed the first home buyer equation since 2022.

By Perth Daily · 13 June 2026

Perth property market leads Australia in growth as migration and mining combine

Business

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Perth property market leads Australia in growth as migration and mining combine

Perth's median house price crossed $720,000 for the first time, up 22 per cent in a single year.

By Perth Daily · 11 June 2026

Mining boom drives Perth's economy to record output as iron ore prices hold

News

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Mining boom drives Perth's economy to record output as iron ore prices hold

WA's economy grew 6.1 per cent in the past year, with Perth the primary beneficiary of resources-sector professional services growth.

By Perth Daily · 11 June 2026

Federal

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Federal housing investment to deliver 680 affordable homes in Perth

The HAFF and Help to Buy programs combined will provide the largest federal housing investment in WA in twenty years.

By Perth Daily · 8 June 2026

Superannuation for Perth workers: maximising FIFO and resources sector earnings

Finance

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Superannuation for Perth workers: maximising FIFO and resources sector earnings

WA's high-earning mining workforce has enormous super accumulation potential if channelled correctly.

By Perth Daily · 7 June 2026

Perth startup ecosystem grows as Spacecubed and QV1 attract global-facing founders

Business

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Perth startup ecosystem grows as Spacecubed and QV1 attract global-facing founders

WA-headquartered startups raised $680 million in venture capital in the past year.

By Perth Daily · 5 June 2026

Fremantle inner harbour redevelopment approved after decade of planning

News

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Fremantle inner harbour redevelopment approved after decade of planning

The Victoria Quay transformation will add 1,800 dwellings, a new hotel, and a maritime museum to the historic port precinct.

By Perth Daily · 5 June 2026

Commonwealth METRONET co-investment confirmed as stations near completion

Federal

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Commonwealth METRONET co-investment confirmed as stations near completion

The federal government's $1.6 billion METRONET contribution has supported the construction of 72 kilometres of new rail across six new lines.

By Perth Daily · 2 June 2026

Finance

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Small business finance in Perth: banking the resources boom responsibly

WA's SME landscape is uniquely shaped by its proximity to the mining and energy sectors.

By Perth Daily · 1 June 2026

Perth records highest interstate migration in 15 years as lifestyle draws eastern staters

News

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Perth records highest interstate migration in 15 years as lifestyle draws eastern staters

More than 21,000 people relocated from eastern Australia to Perth in the past year, drawn by lower housing costs and strong employment.

By Perth Daily · 31 May 2026

Perth food and drink scene matures into a destination offer as CBD and Freo thrive

Business

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Perth food and drink scene matures into a destination offer as CBD and Freo thrive

Perth consistently ranks among Australia's top cities for dining quality relative to its size.

By Perth Daily · 30 May 2026

Henderson Defence Precinct expansion positions Perth as submarine sustainment hub

Federal

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Henderson Defence Precinct expansion positions Perth as submarine sustainment hub

$1.8 billion in federal investment is upgrading the Henderson naval facilities to service Collins-class submarines and prepare for AUKUS.

By Perth Daily · 27 May 2026

Investment property in Perth: the yield and growth story for 2026 investors

Finance

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Investment property in Perth: the yield and growth story for 2026 investors

Perth's sub-1% vacancy and yields of 4.5-5% make it the compelling Australian capital city play.

By Perth Daily · 26 May 2026