Age old sayings like ‘it wasn’t meant to be’ are still flippantly used today but could their impact be more fateful than commonly thought?
To be or not to be
Empty city, empty wallets
With shops and services closing their doors in a cost of living crisis, what do we lose when our physical spaces go online?
Don’t cry for me Gen-Z
When you see an old man eating alone at a restaurant, does a wave of guilt and sadness sweep over you? For many Gen-Z girls, it comes crashing down on them every time.
Beyond pink ribbons
New data shows breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the world, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Flaming hot demand
Career firefighters say a multimillion dollar initiative to boost frontline emergency services will have significant impact.
Non-alc spirits popular but …
Non-alcoholic spirits have gained popularity as a healthier alternative to alcohol, but experts have flagged concerns.
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.
A progressive period
Period advocacy groups are backing a move for Perth’s public toilets to provide period products.
Climate conundrum
Affordability of renewable energy poses a challenge for green goals, according to a CSIRO report.
No pride in the system
New research has found half of LGBTIQA+ Western Australians have experienced some form of abuse from a partner.
Throwing shade
A number of issues are threatening to destroy Perth’s already meagre tree canopy.
Debt certificate
With many tertiary students drowning in debt, a federal MP says the HECS system needs to be fixed.
WA’s costly cancer
New research has found young people are twice as likely to get sunburnt, compared to a decade ago.
Milestones, get on the waitlist
Some children in Perth are waiting almost a year to see a speech pathologist, which experts say can lead to developmental impacts.
Pushy parents
A colourful exhibition at Mullaloo is trying to change the way we see prams and parents.
Children of the SAS
‘Operation Slipper’ saw Australian special forces deployed in Afghanistan for nearly 20 years. For a generation of kids, it meant a very different childhood.