Is it a good idea to have dogs in school classrooms? Some say dogs have a calming influence, others have concerns.
Should schools have pets?
Children’s language resilient to masks
Despite challenges posed by wearing masks, a Perth speech pathologist says children are surprisingly adaptable.
Empathy the message of awareness week
Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week is encouraging thoughtful discussion about the condition in Australia.
COVID in the classroom
With mask mandates set to be eased across the state, some teachers remain concerned about the risk of COVID-19 in schools.
Health kick for WA schools
The grants are about promoting healthy behaviours in a range of areas.
Fire causes school closure
Arson investigators suspect the blaze at Yale Primary School in Thornlie was lit deliberately.
Feeling the highs and lows
Experts say low self-esteem can lead to anxiety and depression in young people.
Are the dog days over?
Laws are being put in place in WA to end puppy farming, but animal welfare advocates believe more needs to be done.
Information about misinformation
A Curtin mathematician has received $1 million to research misinformation.
Old computers, new life
Computers from Perth high schools are being re-imaged and sent abroad to help students in schools with fewer resources.
Unlocking Indigenous stories
Fremantle Prison has $320 000 to spend on research into the Aboriginal experience hidden within its World Heritage listed limestone walls.
The daughter dad
Research tells us fathers have a significant impact on their daughters lives. One group is making sure they know about it.
Mull it over or mullet over
A private Perth boys school has banned the iconic Aussie haircut.
Fronting up to our frontier history
Immersive on-country experiences are helping non-Indigenous students learn about Australia’s first culture.
Dismantling youth disadvantage
Not-for-profit organisation Dismantle is helping young people build their confidence and improve their job prospects.
Who controls the past?
Experts are calling the Federal Government’s Job-Ready Graduates Bill a political move aimed at suppressing critical thinking.
Happy ever after
With family violence rates rising, a local social enterprise is aiming to raise funds to target the problem.