Period advocacy groups are backing a move for Perth’s public toilets to provide period products.
A progressive period
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.
Climate conundrum
Affordability of renewable energy poses a challenge for green goals, according to a CSIRO report.
Concerned out of ten
WA has been ranked worst on the national environmental scorecard. Experts say action is needed now.
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.
Debt certificate
With many tertiary students drowning in debt, a federal MP says the HECS system needs to be fixed.
Closing the super gender pay gap
Including super in parental leave will help to make women more financially secure, experts say.
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.