Two Perth homes destroyed by fire overnight

Good morning and welcome to our live news blog for this Tuesday, the 1st September, 2026.

Making headlines today, new data has laid bare the impact of a national housing downturn, with home values in Perth dropping by 3.2 per cent over the last quarter, according to Cotality.

The research group’s latest Home Value Index, released on Tuesday, revealed Beaconsfield, Jane Brook and Southern River topped the list of suburbs that saw the greatest property value drops from May to August.

However, real estate agents say the data doesn’t reflect the situation they see on the ground.

Meanwhile, Western Australia continues to top the nation in resources exploration, with new data revealing the state is spending more than all others combined – with a particular focus on gold and iron ore.

Stay with us as we bring you the news of the day here in WA, as it happens.