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By Huia Karaitiana on August 11, 2022

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    Hidden heroes

    By Huia Karaitiana on August 11, 2022

    Families of organ donors are calling for changes to state law to allow them to legally name their deceased loved ones.

    Wasting away

    By Josh Taylor on August 11, 2022

    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

    By Naomi D'Roza on August 11, 2022

    Bar staff in popular drinking areas are worried total public smoking bans will turn people away.

    Lane closed

    By Rachelle Grosse on August 11, 2022

    Perth swimming groups are reacting to new legislation banning some trans athletes from competition.

    Show some heart

    By Hojeswinee Kanagarajah on August 11, 2022

    Advocacy groups are tackling the low rates of organ donor registration among young people.

    Dead wrong

    By Daniel Spence on August 11, 2022

    Trans people at Perth unis say ‘deadnaming’ is becoming a real issue, and a petition is calling for more action.

    That sucks

    By Andrew Du on August 11, 2022
    vape

    Health authorities in WA are targeting vape sellers as part of a crackdown on rising vape rates in young people.

    Perth vs zombies

    By Bree Flavell on August 11, 2022

    The Perth rental crisis is continuing and now tenants say they’re having to deal with ‘zombie houses’.

    Working nine to skive

    By Huia Karaitiana on August 7, 2022

    As Perth businesses say they’re crying out for workers, what’s stopping young people from re-entering the workforce?

    Cross my heart

    By Andrew Du on August 4, 2022

    Young LGBTQ people with religious backgrounds have a particular view on the PM’s pledge to address issues of religious discrimination.

    Panel pain

    By Paige Reid on August 4, 2022

    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

    By Gabrielle Becerra Mellet on August 4, 2022

    Homelessness Week has collided with WA’s severe storms, and advocates say it highlights the need for more crisis accomodation.

    Pool plans sunk

    By Alex Govan on August 4, 2022
    Modern pool facility 3D animation

    The future of an $80 million recreation centre hangs in the balance as many locals rage at South Perth council.

    Transport troubles

    By Hojeswinee Kanagarajah on July 19, 2022
    a train at bull creek station

    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

    By Harriet Flinn on July 11, 2022

    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

    By Matthew Robson on June 30, 2022

    There’s more than 850,000 podcasts active today but this number could get a lot higher.

    Should schools have pets?

    By Daniel Spence on June 21, 2022
    three dogs in a school classroom.

    Is it a good idea to have dogs in school classrooms? Some say dogs have a calming influence, others have concerns.

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