New smartphone app identifying rare plants in the Pilbara announced today.
ACT legalises ride-sharing, as WA tests water for reform
Uber Australia welcomes the ACT Government’s decision to regulate ride-sharing services and calls on West Australians to “tweet” Premier Colin Barnett to lobby for similar law changes.
Ultralight plane deaths ‘extremely rare’: flight instructor
The accidental death of a 62-year-old man is rare and recreational planes are still safe, says flight instructor Paul Coffey.
Perth talent goes begging
Mixed reviews for children’s theatre as employment option for Perth actors.
Bent not broken
Living with scoliosis, which has a long waiting list for surgery.
Call for better safety for cyclists as another rider injured
Man charged after a 56-year-old male cyclist hit in Kwinana Beach this morning.
Bushfire grants to help prepare communities
Local communities can now apply for grants of up to $50,000 to help counter fire threats.
Perth-Melbourne airfare prices soar for AFL Grand Final
WA football fans left seething as Qantas and Virgin raise flight prices for grand final weekend.
56 candidates for Canning
Elections for city’s first democratically elected council in three years to be hotly contested.
Workplace bullying victim sacked for complaining
A young Perth TAFE student has lost his apprenticeship after complaining about violent workplace bullying attacks.
WA synchronised swimmers splashed with success
A record five WA girls are going to Rio after winning spots on the Australian Olympic Synchronised Swimming team.
Strike action causes delays at Perth Airport
Department of Immigration and Border Protection workers at Perth International Airport rally for better workers’ rights, conditions and take home pay.
Former ice addict calls for more education, funding
Call for Western Australia to better tackle ice “epidemic” as Queensland Government commits $6 million for new health programs.
Doing his bit
Deaf man bullied in his younger days finds acceptance as a volunteer fire fighter.
Pipers return pumped
Scotch students return to the books after performing at Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Colouring craze not just for kids
Adults hopping off their iPads, and getting back to basics as well.
New brew on the block
Cafe strips attract buyers, say WA real estate agents.