A growing number of university students in Australia are becoming victims of coercive control by a religious sect, according to concerned parents.
Too tired to sin
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.
Tough grind
Rising prices are leaving customers concerned but maybe it’s cafe owners who are really getting ripped off in Perth?
No pride in the system
New research has found half of LGBTIQA+ Western Australians have experienced some form of abuse from a partner.
What’s in a date?
Harmony Day and Closing The Gap Day are caught in a stand off with a rare same-day clash.
The fast and the curious
Each year, more than one billion people experience Ramadan, including students who are also navigating its impact on their studies.
Funding boost for youth mental health
Government funding for youth mental health support has increased to supply more acute care teams across WA.
Debt certificate
With many tertiary students drowning in debt, a federal MP says the HECS system needs to be fixed.
Funding scratches the surface
Experts say new funding to manage feral cats will help protect the state’s biodiversity.