With the easter long weekend comes double demerit penalties for WA drivers. Does the strategy actually improve road safety?
Demerit debate
Fire causes school closure
Arson investigators suspect the blaze at Yale Primary School in Thornlie was lit deliberately.
Senior security
The State Government has brought back a home security rebate for elderly people, with representative bodies giving a tick of approval.
Outing abuse in the LGBTIQ+ community
A new study has found 6 in 10 LGBTIQ+ people have experienced family or domestic violence.
Crime spree unsettles southside suburb
Winthrop has been a target for recent criminal activity leaving residents wondering about their safety.
Poison in the park
Dog baiting is on the rise in WA, and pet owners are being urged to be cautious about keeping their dogs safe in public spaces.
Women: a force to be reckoned with
Female police officers may be outnumbered by their male counterparts but their numbers are on the rise.
Contending with consent
A NSW police proposal for a ‘consent app’ has sparked a debate about sexual assault across the country.
Instagram users impersonated in OnlyFans scam
Scammers lure family, friends and followers to the ‘link in bio’, teasing lewd images of unsuspecting Instagram users.
Christian mission aborted?
Protestors outside WA abortion clinics will face a $12,000 fine and jail time if a Bill before Parliament passes.
Happy ever after
With family violence rates rising, a local social enterprise is aiming to raise funds to target the problem.
A national shame
Sexual abuse in aged care is ‘a national shame’, according to Peter Rozen QC.
Targeting teen violence
Schoolyards can be scary and teen violence rates are high. Is enough being done to prepare teachers?
Curbing WA’s DV disaster
The State Government’s new plan to curb domestic violence in WA will fund four more Kimberley workers.
COVID corruptions
The WA Department of Finance says the ‘building bonus grant’ application process has been improved after a breach was detected.
‘Fear city’ tag challenged
Northbridge nightlife is back in the news, but experts say the truth about crime in the area is complicated.
WA’s forgotten true crime thriller
Edward Bishop was executed in his twenties for murder, but did he do it?