Indigenous Australians welcome a $140 million funding boost, but say a genuine commitment to change is vital.
Closing the gap
Fire causes school closure
Arson investigators suspect the blaze at Yale Primary School in Thornlie was lit deliberately.
Feeling the highs and lows
Experts say low self-esteem can lead to anxiety and depression in young people.
Lost in the pandemic
Ethnic leaders say their communities deserve the same right to be informed as everyone in Australia.
What we don’t say
Intergenerational trauma among Asian migrants can lead to an inability to express emotions, even to their loved ones.
Road rage
The planned Bunbury Outer Ring Road has divided two communities on the city’s outskirts. Now the battle is reaching its bitter finale.
For the love of trees
Tree loss around Perth is causing ‘urban heat islands’. Different organisations are working in some of the hottest areas to green up the ‘burbs.
Hope in young hands
The Australian disability sector is in critical need of support workers. Attracting more young people to the industry could be the solution.
Decolonisation through women’s art
Female artists are fighting for their confidence and empowerment through arts.
Bushfire season: WA prepares
DFES, DBCA and volunteer bushfire brigades are preparing for this year’s bushfire season
Leaded veg? No thanks
Getting your patch tested for lead can ease concerns about toxicity.
Blessing or poisoned Chalice?
The lives of locals in the Toodyay region may change dramatically, after a “world-class discovery” of precious minerals was made.
World Cup kicks goals for Australia
When the FIFA Women’s World Cup comes to town in 2023, the impact on the next generation of players will be huge.
Butchers’ livelihoods at steak
Booming beef prices are good for graziers, but they’re putting butchers in a tight spot when it comes to staying in business.
Caring for grandparent carers
Grandparents are the fastest growing out-of-home care solution for grandchildren.
Are the dog days over?
Laws are being put in place in WA to end puppy farming, but animal welfare advocates believe more needs to be done.
Reimaging the (gay) club
As Perth’s gay clubs increasingly become mainstream, many young LGBT people are migrating elsewhere in a search for safe spaces.