Trials are underway to help students facing financial and psychological difficulties during unpaid pracs.
Poorly placed
What are you voting for, Swan?
The Federal Election is on the horizon, so it’s time to know what your candidates are offering.
Diss tracks and delulu
Rap songs and ‘youth speak’. It seems the major parties are trying everything to appeal to younger voters, except have policies they care about.
Hot girl summer bummer
The falling Aussie dollar is hitting hard for young people hoping to have the ritual of a big European holiday.
Locked out
With the federal election approaching, there are calls for Stamp Duty reform to help first-time buyers get into the market.
The grind
Coffee shops and other small businesses in Perth are feeling the pinch of cost-of-living pressures, and are hoping for help this election.
Daycare payrises
The Australian Government has announced a pay increase for early childcare workers. Who missed out?
The price of support
Despite a cost-of-living crisis, AFL fans continued to pay to watch and support their teams in 2024. What is it that keeps fans in stadium seats?
WA’s cost of pets crisis
RSPCA WA reports a 19 per cent rise in animal cruelty linked to the cost of living crisis.
Riled up renters
Some international students claim recent rent increases to campus accommodation are unfair.
Fighting for a cold one
Curtin University’s drinks venues are losing consumers because of the rising price of beer.
Unpacking the period problem
Period products are costly. Is this a double burden for women already struggling with menstrual disorders?
Porky pies, online lies
How ‘pig butchering’ scams are costing Australians millions.
Sugar tax stirs sticky situation
A sugary drink tax could cut massive amounts of sugar from Australians’ diets, but not everyone is happy.
St Pat’s revamp sparks hope
What’s going on with St Patrick’s $22 million redevelopment, and what does it tell us about homelessness in WA?
Calm waters
A new Labor initiative gives WA families a financial windfall this summer.
Postage price worries
Is the cost of postage taking a toll on families and friendships?