Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers was warned in confidential Treasury advice released under a freedom of information request on Monday night that planned tax changes would place downward pressure on house prices, increase rents, and reduce housing supply. The documents, prepared in the lead-up to the budget, predicted that house prices would rise by about two … Read more
Perth is bracing for a drenching week of winter weather featuring up to 25mm of rain on Wednesday and a morning thunderstorm, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Metropolitan residents can expect rain to set in over the area on Saturday, bringing up to 7mm of precipitation alongside a maximum temperature of 22 degrees Celsius … Read more
A low-pressure system in the Tasman Sea is generating hazardous surf conditions along Australia’s east coast, prompting the Bureau of Meteorology to issue a formal warning for the Gold Coast, Byron, and Coffs coastlines. Authorities advise the public to avoid the water and surf-exposed areas as large waves and gusty conditions persist through the weekend. … Read more
Aviation screening officers at Perth Airport are set to initiate industrial action, with plans to power down security screening machines for one hour. According to the United Workers Union (UWU), the walkout targets all four terminals, citing significant wage disparities and unsustainable rostering practices as the primary drivers of the dispute with contractor ISS. Industrial … Read more
More than 20 regional Western Australian courthouses will resume operations on August 3, roughly one month ahead of schedule, following a resolved security staffing dispute. Attorney-General Tony Buti confirmed that the training of additional police auxiliary officers has enabled the early reopening of circuit courts in areas including Fitzroy Crossing, Newman, and Exmouth. The closures … Read more
Australia has confirmed its first-ever case of the highly infectious H5 avian influenza, detected in a brown skua found on a beach near Esperance, Western Australia. Local veterinarian Dr. Toni Howlett discovered the sick bird while walking, later followed by a second confirmed case in a Giant Northern Petrel identified by Dr. Alex Hockton. Both … Read more
A teenage girl was transported to Royal Perth Hospital with a minor leg injury following a pedestrian incident in Cannington on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The event, reported at 3:38 p.m. at the intersection of Cecil Avenue and Albany Highway, resulted in the closure of right-turning lanes as police and ambulance services responded to the … Read more
Australian boxer Andrew Moloney secured the IBF super flyweight world title on Saturday, June 6, 2026, defeating Mexico’s Willibaldo Garcia by majority decision (115-113, 114-114, 115-113) at the Aichi Sky Expo in Tokoname, Japan. The victory marks a significant career comeback for Moloney, who had previously stepped away from the sport following a 2024 defeat … Read more
The Hidden Tax on Homeownership: Why Your Apartment Costs More Than It Should For decades, a silent architect has been shaping our cities—not a person, but a policy. “Parking minimums,” the legal requirement that developers provide a set number of off-street parking spaces for every new dwelling, have become a hidden tax on the modern … Read more
The AFL’s Free Agency Frenzy: Greene, Neale, and the Future of Sydney’s Giants 🔥 $2M vs. Flag Ambitions: Why Toby Greene’s Decision Could Define GWS’s Future With a three-year, $2 million offer on the table from the Giants and whispers of a potential return to Victoria, Toby Greene’s future isn’t just about money—it’s about legacy. … Read more