Including super in parental leave will help to make women more financially secure, experts say.
Closing the super gender pay gap
A branchless Australia
Financial experts say the decision to close bank branches in WA is indicative of businesses’ gradual move towards digital services.
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.
Rent freeze heats up
A rent freeze would result in a shortage of rental properties and higher rents, according to property experts.
More than a store
Rachel Davison hopes her store, Replenish, will help to reduce waste in Australia.
Recessive jeans
How is fashion changing now Australia is facing another recession?
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.
Racing against time: UN declares war on plastic
A report released by the United Nations suggests it’s possible to reduce 80 per cent of plastic emissions by 2040.
New measures cast a light on Australian slavery
Slavery in a serious issue in Australia that until now hasn’t had the attention it deserves.
Thanks for the HELP
The Federal Budget includes some positive additions for young people, but doesn’t go far enough to address inequality.
Abilities beyond disabilities
People with disabilities continue to face significant barriers in accessing work in Australia.
Young renters tighten belts
New data has found some on youth allowance are surviving on less than $15 a day. We take a look at how students are fairing.
Garbage collectors trash ‘unfair’ wages
Bins in some suburbs across Perth remain full, as waste workers strike for better pay and conditions.
Go West: WA calls for international students
While the State Government announces more funding to attract international students, many already in WA are feeling the pinch.
Perth councils face budget strain
Large-scale projects are at risk as local governments in Perth struggle under increasing economic pressure.