Families of organ donors are calling for changes to state law to allow them to legally name their deceased loved ones.
Hidden heroes
Wasting away
Australia ranks as one of the most wasteful nations in the world, and a small Perth start-up is trying to get businesses to avoid landfill.
Smoke ban plan panned
Bar staff in popular drinking areas are worried total public smoking bans will turn people away.
Lane closed
Perth swimming groups are reacting to new legislation banning some trans athletes from competition.
Show some heart
Advocacy groups are tackling the low rates of organ donor registration among young people.
Dead wrong
Trans people at Perth unis say ‘deadnaming’ is becoming a real issue, and a petition is calling for more action.
That sucks
Health authorities in WA are targeting vape sellers as part of a crackdown on rising vape rates in young people.
Perth vs zombies
The Perth rental crisis is continuing and now tenants say they’re having to deal with ‘zombie houses’.
Working nine to skive
As Perth businesses say they’re crying out for workers, what’s stopping young people from re-entering the workforce?
Cross my heart
Young LGBTQ people with religious backgrounds have a particular view on the PM’s pledge to address issues of religious discrimination.
Panel pain
Canning Vale residents with solar panels say they are feeling the strain as electricity bills skyrocket and they are searching for answers.
Thunder and frightening
Homelessness Week has collided with WA’s severe storms, and advocates say it highlights the need for more crisis accomodation.
Pool plans sunk
The future of an $80 million recreation centre hangs in the balance as many locals rage at South Perth council.
Transport troubles
What is it like navigating the public transport system as a wheelchair user, or a person with vision impairment?
WA’s weird same-sex surrogacy ban
Moving away or breaking the law. These are the options for gay couples who want to access assisted reproductive technology or surrogacy.
We should start a podcast
There’s more than 850,000 podcasts active today but this number could get a lot higher.
Should schools have pets?
Is it a good idea to have dogs in school classrooms? Some say dogs have a calming influence, others have concerns.