finance
Pilbara Iron Ore Funds Hancock's Rare Earths and Lithium Expansion
Pilbara iron ore remains the cash engine behind Hancock Prospecting's expansion into rare earths, lithium, agriculture and offshore equities.
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lifestyle
Novita Diamonds Undercuts Traditional Retail With Perth's Online-First Model
Novita Diamonds runs an appointment-based showroom in Perth backed by an online storefront, a structure its Australian founder credits for pricing well below traditional retail.
finance
Rio Tinto and Hancock invest $1.6 billion in Pilbara iron ore expansion
Rio Tinto and Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting have committed a combined US$1.6 billion to develop the Hope Downs 2 iron ore project in Western Australia's Pilbara, extending one of the region's most durable mining partnerships.
community
Explore Western Australia's Marine Life at AQWA Aquarium
AQWA offers families a close look at Western Australia's marine life through its exhibits at Hillarys Boat Harbour.
community
Margaret River Wine Region Attracts Perth Visitors Seeking Premium Experiences
The three-hour drive from Perth to one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions is a well-trodden route for both residents and international visitors seeking world-class Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
culture
Grassroots Artist Spaces Reshape Perth's Creative and Cultural Identity
New studio collectives and public programs are reshaping how Perth residents see their own creative output.
property
Perth Property Prices Hit $680,000: Here's What's Driving Growth
With the WA median house price hovering around $680,000, buyers are eager to understand the factors influencing the market and how to navigate it successfully.
finance
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.
news
Perth's Migration Boom: Defence, Resources, and Post-Pandemic Shifts Explained
A confluence of defence contracts, resources boom revenues, and post-pandemic mobility has turned Western Australia's capital into one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, and the pressure is now impossible to ignore.
culture
Perth's Arts Scene Transforms From 1970s Experiments Into Thriving Cultural Districts
Perth's arts and music venues have shifted from scattered 1970s experiments to organised districts that now draw steady crowds.
property
Perth Property Prices Surge: Migration and Mining Fuel Market Climb
A perfect storm of migration, mining money and vanishingly thin stock has Perth sitting at the top of every national price-growth table, and the pressure shows no sign of easing.
finance
ASX 200 Gains 0.24% as Global Markets Rally Higher
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Perth investors and super balances.
Technology
AI Perth Small Business: How Local Firms Cut Waste 23%
Perth small businesses from Northbridge to Subiaco are using AI scheduling and predictive ordering to reduce waste and improve efficiency. Here's how local restaurants and cafes are adopting the technology.
Technology
Perth Tech Companies Launch AI and Wearable Products Through 2027
Local firms map timelines for household AI tools and productivity wearables aimed at Western Australian users through 2027.
finance
Perth Telecom Operators Battle Outages, Rising Costs, Regulatory Changes
Perth operators confront outages, rising costs and shifting regulations that threaten service reliability through the rest of 2026.
property
Perth Buyers Turn to Rent-Vesting to Escape Suburb Price Squeeze
Perth buyers priced out of desired suburbs are turning to rent-vesting to secure investment properties while renting closer to work and lifestyle needs.
community
Moving to Perth: Guide to Australia's Most Isolated City
Why thousands relocate to Perth despite its remote location and what you need to know before moving.
community
Perth's Top 5 Suburbs for 2026: Families, Schools, Young Professionals
The best Perth suburbs in 2026 for families, young professionals, retirees, first home buyers and lifestyle seekers.
wellness
Free Mental Health Services in Perth: How to Access
Perth residents can access no-cost mental health support through established public health services. Learn how to reach free counselling, intake clinics, and phone triage across metropolitan suburbs without upfront fees.
community
Kings Park and Botanic Garden: a visitor's guide to Perth's iconic parkland, including the Federation Walkway, guided walks and wildflowers
Perth's largest inner-city park offers visitors accessible paths and seasonal displays in a central location.
news
Perth's Housing Boom: Policymakers Face Critical Affordable Growth Decisions
As the city grapples with a surge in demand, policymakers must make crucial choices to ensure affordable and sustainable growth.
news
Perth Pursues Sustainability Goals, Lags Behind Vancouver and Copenhagen
As major cities worldwide race to cut emissions, Perth is charting its own course-with mixed results compared to Vancouver, Copenhagen and Melbourne.
Politics
Federal housing targets slip as Perth faces deepening shortage
Australia's building crisis worsens as the government falls behind, intensifying Perth's affordability crisis and straining local markets.
property
Banksia Grove Emerges as Perth’s New Investment Hotspot
North of the river, Banksia Grove’s property market is surging as investors rush into a tightly held rental market.
property
First-Time Buyers Navigate Perth's Competitive Housing Market Successfully
As the Western Australian property market continues to grow, first-time buyers face unique challenges in securing their dream home
Politics
Perth Households Receive Mixed Cost-of-Living Relief Under Federal Policy
As inflation pressures persist, Perth families are eligible for a mix of targeted payments and tax adjustments, but combined impact remains modest relative to local cost-of-living pressures.
news
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
property
First-time buyers navigate Perth's surging property market challenges
With rents punishing tenants and landlords sitting on record equity gains, there has never been a more complicated, or more urgent, time to make the leap from renter to owner in Perth.
community
Perth Tilers 2026: Bathroom and Floor Tiling Costs Guide
Perth tiling guide 2026: how much bathroom tiling and floor tiling costs in Perth, DEMIRS licence requirements, sandy limestone soil tile adhesion, and how to find a reliable tiler near you.