Perth's media landscape is both vibrant and diverse, offering a mix of traditional newspapers, radio stations, television networks, and digital media outlets, catering to a wide range of interests and needs in the local community.

Newspapers
The city’s major newspapers include The West Australian and The Sunday Times, which provide daily and weekly coverage of news and events. In addition, free community papers serve each local government area, offering hyper-local news to specific regions. Western Australian Business News is the go-to publication for business-related updates and information.

Radio
Perth boasts a variety of radio stations broadcasting across AM, FM, and DAB+ frequencies. ABC stations, such as ABC News, 720 ABC Perth, and Triple J, provide a mix of national and local programming. The city is also home to six commercial radio stations, including 882 6PR and 1080 6IX on AM, and popular FM stations such as Triple M Perth, Nova 93.7, Mix94.5, and 96FM. DAB+ services extend the offering with both local and national content, including My Perth Digital and Hot Country Perth, along with the ABC/SBS stations and Radar Radio. Community radio stations such as RTRFM, Sonshine FM, and Curtin FM contribute to Perth’s radio diversity.

Television
Perth residents have access to a broad range of digital free-to-air television channels, with 30 channels available in the city. These include national networks such as ABC TV, SBS, Seven, Nine, and Ten, offering HD broadcasts, a variety of entertainment programs, and specialty channels like SBS World Movies and 7mate. The switch from analogue to digital transmission was completed in 2013, and the community television station West TV, which began broadcasting in 2010, ceased in 2020.

Online Media
As digital media continues to grow, several online-only news outlets have emerged to serve the Perth audience. TheWest.com.au, backed by The West Australian, Perth Now from The Sunday Times, and WAToday from Nine Entertainment provide instant access to local news, making it easier for readers to stay informed in real-time.

Television News and Annual Events
Perth’s local TV news is anchored by personalities from major networks such as ABC, Seven, Nine, and Ten, each with their own set of reporters. In addition, the city is home to a beloved annual event—the Perth Telethon. Running since 1968, the 24-hour charity event raises funds for hospitals like Princess Margaret Hospital for Children and is renowned for being one of the most successful fundraising events per capita globally.

With its mix of traditional media outlets and a growing digital presence, Perth’s media continues to evolve, ensuring residents stay connected to the latest local, national, and international news.