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Three breathwork techniques for instant calm during a stressful day

Science-backed breathing exercises you can do at your desk, on the foreshore, or between meetings — no app required.

By Perth Wellness Desk · 4 July 2026

Updated 8 h ago

Perth's cafe revolution: how neighbourhood coffee bars became the real beating heart of the city

From Northbridge to South Perth, independent cafes are shaping local identity and drawing communities back to their suburbs—here's where to find them.

By Perth Lifestyle Desk · 4 July 2026

Perth's July calendar is packed. Here's what out-of-towners need to know to hit the real highlights

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Updated 14 h ago

Perth's July calendar is packed. Here's what out-of-towners need to know to hit the real highlights

From riverside markets to world-class theatre, Perth's winter festival season offers visitors a genuine window into the city's creative pulse—if they know where to look.

By Perth Culture Desk · 4 July 2026

School runs and weekend adventures: your practical guide to family life in Perth

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Updated 8 h ago

School runs and weekend adventures: your practical guide to family life in Perth

With property prices cooling and families reassessing where to live, here's what Perth parents actually need to know about schools, amenities and making the most of the city.

By Perth Lifestyle Desk · 4 July 2026

The faces behind Perth's markets: how street vendors are keeping local retail human

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Updated 4 h ago

The faces behind Perth's markets: how street vendors are keeping local retail human

From Northbridge to Rockingham, the people running Perth's markets aren't just selling produce – they're anchoring communities as chain stores multiply.

By Perth Lifestyle Desk · 4 July 2026

Perth's commute just got faster: why locals are ditching cars for the new transport network

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Updated 18 h ago

Perth's commute just got faster: why locals are ditching cars for the new transport network

The completion of Perth's Elizabeth Quay Station extension and upgraded bus lanes has transformed how the city moves – and residents are finally noticing.

By Perth Lifestyle Desk · 4 July 2026

The Northbridge cycle revolution is forcing Perth to rethink how we move

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Updated 3 h ago

The Northbridge cycle revolution is forcing Perth to rethink how we move

Bike commuting through the inner city has jumped 40% in three years, and the laneway precinct is scrambling to keep up.

By Perth Lifestyle Desk · 4 July 2026

Your complete guide to Perth's best festivals and events this winter

Culture

Updated 15 h ago

Your complete guide to Perth's best festivals and events this winter

From rooftop cinema to experimental theatre, here's what's worth your time and money right now.

By Perth Culture Desk · 4 July 2026

Perth's live music venues are rewriting what this city means to itself

Culture

Updated 14 h ago

Perth's live music venues are rewriting what this city means to itself

From Northbridge's indie clubs to the revitalised cultural quarter, venues are becoming the place where Perth's creative identity actually gets built.

By Perth Culture Desk · 4 July 2026

Perth's Markets Are Back: Your Guide to Shopping Local and Eating Well on a Budget

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Updated 2 h ago

Perth's Markets Are Back: Your Guide to Shopping Local and Eating Well on a Budget

As property prices cool and household budgets tighten, residents are rediscovering farmers markets and specialty retail hubs across the city—here's where to find the best bargains and local goods.

By Perth Lifestyle Desk · 4 July 2026

Perth's markets are shedding their weekenders-only reputation—and retailers are banking on it

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Updated 18 h ago

Perth's markets are shedding their weekenders-only reputation—and retailers are banking on it

Sunday morning shopping is becoming a proper destination as stalwarts like Fremantle Markets pivot toward year-round draws and fresh competitors carve out their own niches.

By Perth Lifestyle Desk · 4 July 2026

Perth's best local experiences right now: Your complete guide to heritage, history and cultural identity

Culture

Updated 18 h ago

Perth's best local experiences right now: Your complete guide to heritage, history and cultural identity

From Swan River storytelling to Margaret River wine routes steeped in Noongar connection, Perth's cultural landscape is shifting—and there's never been a better time to explore what makes this city distinctly itself.

By Perth Culture Desk · 4 July 2026

New to Perth? Here's your practical guide to actually enjoying this city beyond the beaches

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Updated 18 h ago

New to Perth? Here's your practical guide to actually enjoying this city beyond the beaches

Expats and interstate arrivals are discovering that Western Australia's capital rewards those who know where to look—and how to navigate the quirks of isolation.

By Perth Lifestyle Desk · 4 July 2026

The faces behind Perth's markets: How stallholders are keeping local retail alive

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Updated 3 h ago

The faces behind Perth's markets: How stallholders are keeping local retail alive

While shopping habits shift, the people running Perth's weekend markets are creating something money can't buy—community.

By Perth Lifestyle Desk · 4 July 2026

Northbridge is shedding its party-district image as young families reclaim the neighbourhood

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Updated 3 h ago

Northbridge is shedding its party-district image as young families reclaim the neighbourhood

Once Perth's rowdy nightlife hub, the inner-city suburb is morphing into a genuine residential destination as property prices stabilise and parents seek walkable urban living.

By Perth Lifestyle Desk · 4 July 2026

Moving to Perth? Skip the relocation blogs and ask the people who actually live here

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Updated 18 h ago

Moving to Perth? Skip the relocation blogs and ask the people who actually live here

Expats and interstate arrivals are flooding into Western Australia's capital. Here's what longtime locals wish they'd known before they moved.

By Perth Lifestyle Desk · 4 July 2026

Juggling school runs and sanity: what Perth parents actually do to survive

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Updated 18 h ago

Juggling school runs and sanity: what Perth parents actually do to survive

As families weigh up suburbs, fees and screen time, locals share the hard-won lessons they wish they'd known before their first day of kindy.

By Perth Lifestyle Desk · 4 July 2026

Perth's schools are finally getting the resources they need—and parents are noticing

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Updated 3 h ago

Perth's schools are finally getting the resources they need—and parents are noticing

A decade of underinvestment is reversing, with new programs and facilities transforming family life across the city.

By Perth Lifestyle Desk · 4 July 2026

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Three breathwork techniques for instant calm during a stressful day

Perth's cafe revolution: how neighbourhood coffee bars became the real beating heart of the city

Perth's July calendar is packed. Here's what out-of-towners need to know to hit the real highlights

School runs and weekend adventures: your practical guide to family life in Perth

The faces behind Perth's markets: how street vendors are keeping local retail human

Perth's commute just got faster: why locals are ditching cars for the new transport network

The Northbridge cycle revolution is forcing Perth to rethink how we move

Your complete guide to Perth's best festivals and events this winter

Perth's live music venues are rewriting what this city means to itself

Perth's Markets Are Back: Your Guide to Shopping Local and Eating Well on a Budget

Perth's markets are shedding their weekenders-only reputation—and retailers are banking on it

Perth's best local experiences right now: Your complete guide to heritage, history and cultural identity

New to Perth? Here's your practical guide to actually enjoying this city beyond the beaches

The faces behind Perth's markets: How stallholders are keeping local retail alive

Northbridge is shedding its party-district image as young families reclaim the neighbourhood

Moving to Perth? Skip the relocation blogs and ask the people who actually live here

Juggling school runs and sanity: what Perth parents actually do to survive

Perth's schools are finally getting the resources they need—and parents are noticing