Child welfare experts and advocates respond to the latest data on adoption rates.
Adoption rates reach record low
Suburban art cube-etter than ever
A transparent performance cube is at the heart of efforts to boost arts events in suburban WA.
Budget flush with menopause cash
New clinical guidelines are part of a budget splash on menopause but advocates say more awareness is needed.
Passion for Perth fashion
Perth’s fashion scene is growing but designers say WA garment makers are still facing unique challenges.
Health help plea
Data on youth mental health is shocking, and advocates are hoping election promises will be acted on.
Fight to end endo doubts
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month but, despite the campaigning, the condition remains under-diagnosed or dismissed altogether.
AUKward
Does WA Premier Roger Cook calling US Vice President JD Vance a ‘knob’ have implications for the AUKUS deal?
Beach, please
People with multiple sclerosis say a coastal wheelchair accessibility grant will only help one beach in the whole of WA.
Prevention the cure
The state government is expanding a domestic violence prevention program aimed at school children and educators.
Labour pains
As the Labour Day public holiday approaches, union membership continues to decline, especially among young people.
Perth hosting young hoopers
Perth is set to host the 2025 U14 National Club Championships. It’s the first time the event is heading west.
Rallying cry
From calls for action on the Gaza crisis, to Indigenous rights and climate action, Western Australians raise their voices in protest. What motivates them?
Toxic Tate and red flag dates
Ask any young woman in the Perth dating scene about the impact of extreme male influencers, and you may hear some horrifying stories.
AI accountability in business
Research has shown a significant gap in the implementation of responsible AI practices in Australian businesses
Progress versus preservation
With high demand for its limited land, Singapore has not always protected heritage. But its architectural history is now being recognised.
The rise of the concrete cowboy
WA’s regional rodeos are flourishing, thanks to an influx of city slickers.
Tap water troubles
Perth’s tap water rates among the worst tasting in the country, but will the State Government’s new investment into Perth’s water system fix it?