Local artists are defying odds and breaking through to the national music scene. However, it doesn’t come without challenges.
Fight or flight
Bin York’s rubbish plan
We live in a throw away society. Yet with waste increasing and landfills brimming, it’s becoming clear there is no ‘away.’ Where should the state’s waste go?
Controversy or Commemoration?
Many places in WA are named after James Stirling. Is his legacy too controversial to celebrate?
Returning the care
This carers week aims to recognise and support family and friend carers who devote their time to helping others.
Margs Open Art turns 10
The Margaret River Open Studios event is bringing artists and the public together for another year, after a decade of celebrating community art.
Where’s the pool?
In 2015 City of Swan promised Ellenbrook a pool. Eight years on, residents are still going without.
More than a store
Rachel Davison hopes her store, Replenish, will help to reduce waste in Australia.
CAT bus fuss
Fremantle City Council has decided to cease running the free CAT bus service, causing community angst and sustainability concerns.
Fickle response to Pickle plight
Supporters of a West Perth arts precinct say they feel an overwhelming community response has been ignored.
A towering legacy
Nic Naitanui’s remarkable AFL career has come to an end. What’s next for one of WA’s most recognisable figures?
Violence crisis too close to home
A call for an emergency summit on domestic violence in WA has many hoping for more government action.
Choosing child-free
As fertility rates decline across Australia and more couples live without children, something else is on the rise: child-free communities.
Perth’s ‘missing middle’
Urban development enthusiasts say beauty could be the antidote to Perth’s sprawling suburbs.
Fraudsters exploit Coldplay fans
Music fans are being warned to be extremely careful when purchasing tickets for major events, as reports of scams increase.
Reward for unsolved cases
A $1 million dollar reward is being offered for information on more than 60 unsolved cases in Western Australia.
Safety taking the wheel
Will residents’ pleas for road upgrades to a dangerous Mt Lawley intersection be given the green light?
Volunteering back to lend a hand
After losing nearly two thirds of Australian volunteers over the pandemic, organisations say they’re back on board.