The falling Aussie dollar is hitting hard for young people hoping to have the ritual of a big European holiday.
Hot girl summer bummer
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?
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.
Hotel rebranded, staff redundant
Staff from the Hyatt Regency Hotel were surprised when a change of management meant they lost their jobs.
Unpacking the period problem
Period products are costly. Is this a double burden for women already struggling with menstrual disorders?
WA uranium companies hopeful
Uranium mining is banned in WA, but the price of the ore is rising and WA liberals are making it an election issue.
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.
Beyond the haul
Why TikTok is embracing what’s already in your closet.
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?