New data shows Australia’s first home buyers are facing a drastic surge in entry-level property prices, which have increased 68 per cent in the past five years.
Boom leaves buyers busted
Hungry homes
While Australia wastes more than 300kg of food per-person per-year, food rescue organisations are struggling to meet demand.
Skills flow into WA
Launched in January, Western Australia’s $10,000 Build a Life in WA initiative aims to ease the state’s housing crisis.
Kids’ sport costs climb
Families are paying more for kids’ sport while clubs are facing higher expenses for coaches, facilities and equipment.
Designing out depression
With Perth’s suburban sprawl expanding, experts warn that loneliness and depression will feel right at home. Can we build for a better mood?
Sterilise to save lives
A WA animal shelter volunteer is calling for better education on pet sterilisation as increasing numbers of dogs are surrendered.
Poorly placed
Trials are underway to help students facing financial and psychological difficulties during unpaid pracs.
The write fight
Australian publishers are calling for more government funding to help them support homegrown writing talent.
Benefits trump tariffs
Movie experts say potential US tariffs on films aren’t dampening the excitement for the new Perth Film Studios.
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.
City strives for water security
Experts suggest adding groundwater storage to Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Water Bank Project to future-proof the City’s water security.
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.
AI accountability in business
Research has shown a significant gap in the implementation of responsible AI practices in Australian businesses
Daycare payrises
The Australian Government has announced a pay increase for early childcare workers. Who missed out?