Recent algal blooms have raised questions about the health of the Swan River and are posing threats to Perth’s osprey population.
The rivers’ health: a birds eye view
Science meets sweat
Technology and AI are revolutionising the way we workout and Perth is emerging as a front running in the digital fitness evolution.
Rhythms from the West
Perth’s underground dance music scene is one of the most diverse in the country, according to music experts.
Booming in the back of beyond
WA is experiencing a regional revival, with unprecedented population growth in rural towns. Many of the new arrivals are younger people.
Stuffed with heart
For most adults soft toys and the passions of childhood are a thing of the past, but a new TikTok trend is changing attitudes, and stuffed toys are coming back out of the toybox.
Fantasy AFLW: scoring big IRL
Fantasy sports are big business worldwide, how is fantasy helping women sporting codes like the AFLW grow viewership?
Grief is a phoenix
Psychologists say people often avoid talking – and embracing – grief, despite evidence it is the healthiest option.
Trending beauty
Ever-changing beauty standards have been supercharged by online trends. Does this promote diversity or perpetuate problematic ideals?
Bin York’s rubbish plan
We live in a throw away society. Yet with waste increasing and landfills brimming, it’s becoming clear there is no ‘away.’ Where should the state’s waste go?
The butcher of the Western suburbs
A quiet residential street in a leafy western suburb commemorates the life of the man who killed millions of Congolese people.
Irwin River or Yarranoo Muraja?
A Shire, river, streets, school, and army barrack were named after a questionable figure in WA history. Is it time for a change?
The search for Perth’s ‘perfect pigeon’
Perth’s pigeon racing community is small but dedicated, breeding pigeons every year as they look for their elusive ‘perfect pigeon.’
Recessive jeans
How is fashion changing now Australia is facing another recession?
The rise and rise of fantasy sports
The fantasy game has grown from a fun little distraction into a multi-billion dollar industry, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down.
What’s in a name?
What is the history of Kardinya’s Dick Piercy Park and is it time to change its contentious name?
Evidence in deep trouble?
Is Western Australia’s justice system ready to prevent voice cloning technology from impacting trial outcomes?
The gym generation
More young people than ever before are flocking to the gym. Why is this happening now?