WA’s black cockatoos are under threat from the cumulative impact of land clearing and conservationists are calling for action.
“Death by a thousand cuts”
Out of touch
Fidget toys are considered to be an important tool for students with ADHD, but some schools have banned them.
Renaming ‘Nyi Nyi Bidi’
The street name of one of the oldest streetscapes in Australia has officially been replaced in a change welcomed by the Indigenous community.
Mining AI for all it’s worth
Like it or not, AI technology is set to change the face of engineering in WA’s mining sector.
Trialling a cure for Alzheimer’s?
Curtin researchers are looking for more volunteers to help aid research into a possible cure for Alzheimer’s.
Belt up or pay up
New hi-tech point-to-point cameras are set to improve safety on our major roads.
Working women demand better deal
Will new regulations about reporting gender pay gaps make any real difference?
Pleas to make Cockburn Sound nuke free
Could federal plans to invest $8 billion developing HMAS Stirling to house nuclear-powered submarines be a recipe for disaster?
Perth councils face budget strain
Large-scale projects are at risk as local governments in Perth struggle under increasing economic pressure.
Prime drink sparks frenzy
An influencer-endorsed energy drink sold out within minutes in Perth. Find out what’s behind the hype.
About bloody time
Advocates against period poverty have celebrated a decision allowing free period products to be rolled out to high schools across WA.
Short-term solutions
Weight-loss injectables are promising to cure overweight and obesity. But are they all they are chalked up to be?
Remembering Cassius Turvey
The family of Cassius Turvey hopes to salvage something special from his tragic death.
Perth’s climate refugees headed south?
With the climate warming in Perth many researchers suggest that people may seek to move to different parts of the state to escape.
Easing the toll of being a voll
Community groups hope a new campaign will encourage Western Australians to take up volunteering.
Run with reason
Two Perth mates have run the equivalent of Perth to Augusta to raise money for charity.
To bin or not to bin
Everyone wants to do the right thing by the environment but what do we do with our coffee cups?