West Australian

Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaEnglish

As Western Australia’s dominant daily publication, this newspaper offers comprehensive coverage of regional, national, and international news with a dedicated focus on state-specific issues and politics. Established in 1833, it remains a pillar of the local media landscape, serving as the primary source of information for the vast population of Perth and the broader state.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN PERTH

Western Australia's capital operates primarily as a single-daily newspaper market characterized by significant print ownership concentration under Seven West Media. The corporation publishes The West Australian, the region's sole locally edited daily newspaper, alongside the historic weekend tabloid Sunday Times, which was founded in 1897. Alternative digital-only reporting is delivered by Nine Entertainment's WA Today, while local print journalism is maintained by the independently owned Post Newspapers serving the city's western suburbs. Paperboy lists 8 newspapers in Perth.