With rental availability at record lows in Perth, could rental increase caps help ease the pain of tenants?
Perth rental pain
Rockingham makes waves as submarine hub
Rockingham is expecting a surge of opportunity following the $8 billion investment into its local naval base.
Indigenous tourism summit showcases culture
Indigenous tourism leaders from around the globe have converged in Perth to exhibit their work and create unique connections.
The million-dollar gap
New research has found women earn $1 million less than men in their careers, setting them back for life.
The human crisis we prefer not to see
Unaffordable housing and the rising cost of living are putting more Perth people at risk of homelessness.
Retail therapy
Recent data shows people are spending more on recreational items despite money pressures. Experts explain why.
Ageism obstructs older workers
With unemployment at an all-time low and a new pension threshold, what’s stopping older Australians from solving the worker shortage?
Free TAFE not ‘fix all’
A Perth job expert warns the 180,000 new fee-free TAFE courses are not the answer to WA’s skilled worker shortage.
Lending a helping home
Federal Labor has announced a new housing scheme ‘Help to Buy’ to encourage Australians to buy their first home.
Rising costs, rising stress
As living costs increase at record rates, young people are finding it harder to manage.
Arts sector pleas for help
WA’s arts and culture sector is in crisis, and the state government is being urged to do more.
Climate catastrophe
Federal funds for climate action are decreasing, while the impact of climate change is being felt across the country.
Time for a pay rise?
With costs of living rising, the ACTU says Australians need a 5 per cent wage increase to keep their “heads above water”.
Public trust in media plummets
The 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer shows a sharp decline in media trust from 2021.
Closing the gap
Indigenous Australians welcome a $140 million funding boost, but say a genuine commitment to change is vital.
For the love of trees
Tree loss around Perth is causing ‘urban heat islands’. Different organisations are working in some of the hottest areas to green up the ‘burbs.
Looking to rent
The government-stimulated building boom might not be enough to ease rental pressures in Perth any time soon.