WA local governments are not keen to add a fourth household bin, despite the eastern states embracing the initiative.
Bin-teresting decision
The gift of thrift
The Curtin Guild is hosting a thrift market all week to try slow down fast fashion.
Tanned and trending
Tanning culture has long been part of Australian culture, but experts are warning about the dangers of seeking out a golden glow.
What’s the buzz about bees?
Do calls for conservation of Australian native bees amount to honey bee hate?
Shoring up safety
An avid beachgoer says he feels safe that more measures are being rolled out for protection against sharks.
Frontier island futures
Australia’s sub-Antarctic islands need protecting. The experts tell us why.
Cat got your tongue?
Calls for reform to WA’s cat laws have been growing across the state from wildlife rehabilitators and local governments, so why hasn’t the State Government done anything?
Perth’s path to sustainability
Living a more sustainable lifestyle in Perth is getting both easier and more important. We look into ways to get started.
Flaming hot demand
Career firefighters say a multimillion dollar initiative to boost frontline emergency services will have significant impact.
Grannycore
Young people are hoping to take advantage of WA’s new granny flat laws.
Up in smoke
With growing awareness of the physical harm caused by vaping, a new initiative in Perth aims to shed light on its environmental impact.
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.
Throwing shade
A number of issues are threatening to destroy Perth’s already meagre tree canopy.
Funding scratches the surface
Experts say new funding to manage feral cats will help protect the state’s biodiversity.
The rivers’ health: a birds eye view
Recent algal blooms have raised questions about the health of the Swan River and are posing threats to Perth’s osprey population.
Hay fever heyday
Climate change has resulted in more pollen in the environment, and for longer, in bad news for sufferers.