It might sound surprising, but the burden of curly hair can be both financial and emotional.
A curly conundrum
Shopped to dropped
Consumer spending has drastically fallen this month. We explore why.
Fare-ly affordable flying
The West Australian Government says its Affordable Airfare Program is now bigger than ever.
Eviction roulette
The state government’s new rental reforms are getting a mixed reception in Perth.
Bagging a bargain
A local startup is fighting back against food waste by selling end-of-day waste for a reduced price.
Grannycore
Young people are hoping to take advantage of WA’s new granny flat laws.
A progressive period
Period advocacy groups are backing a move for Perth’s public toilets to provide period products.
Calls to close inflation gap
A Perth economist is calling on the Federal Government to do more, as reports find lower income earners are suffering more than higher earners.
Tough grind
Rising prices are leaving customers concerned but maybe it’s cafe owners who are really getting ripped off in Perth?
Penniless (not) by choice
Young people are challenging themselves with Penniless March but, for some, living on next to nothing is their daily reality.
Closing the super gender pay gap
Including super in parental leave will help to make women more financially secure, experts say.
Australia’s dual-working dilemma
Dual-working parents are becoming more common in Australia. As parents work longer hours, what impact does this have on children?
Fight or flight
Local artists are defying odds and breaking through to the national music scene. However, it doesn’t come without challenges.
Funding Perth’s fun
New government funding helping keep the Royal Show affordable and educational.
More than a store
Rachel Davison hopes her store, Replenish, will help to reduce waste in Australia.
Not smart enough
Public transport will be free once a month from June, but advocates say more needs to be done to ease financial pressures.