Are the people we follow online really our friends, do we know them, or do we all just ‘need to calm down’?
Parasocial pals?
Wrongly relaxing?
Australians love their rest and relaxation. But are they getting the most out of their free time?
Aussies fly out
New data shows travel in Australia has surged, despite many facing financial pressure.
Shooting for the stars
Older Australians are showcasing their talents in this year’s Golden Lens Photography Competition.
Teddy doctors fight fear
Going to the doctors can be a scary thing for kids, but a group of Perth medical students are working to improve anxiety around paediatric healthcare.
Sensational space
A new sensory space at a popular WA stadium is already garnering support from neurodivergents in Perth.
Kaya Boorloo
World Heritage Day recognises the Indigenous roots of Perth.
Too tired to sin
A growing number of university students in Australia are becoming victims of coercive control by a religious sect, according to concerned parents.
Non-alc spirits popular but …
Non-alcoholic spirits have gained popularity as a healthier alternative to alcohol, but experts have flagged concerns.
Future of rugby in jeopardy
Rugby Union in Western Australia is facing extinction because there is not enough grassroots interest in the sport.
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.
Pet peeves
It’s National Pet Day, and animal lovers want to highlight the difficulties of caring and adopting during a cost-of-living crisis.
Calls to close inflation gap
A Perth economist is calling on the Federal Government to do more, as reports find lower income earners are suffering more than higher earners.
Climate conundrum
Affordability of renewable energy poses a challenge for green goals, according to a CSIRO report.
A sea of debris
A garbage truck’s worth of plastic enters the ocean every minute, new research finds.
Concerned out of ten
WA has been ranked worst on the national environmental scorecard. Experts say action is needed now.