With the easter long weekend comes double demerit penalties for WA drivers. Does the strategy actually improve road safety?
Demerit debate
Making animals a priority
Animal welfare projects across the state are welcoming new government grants supporting wildlife and companion animals.
WA records 2 deaths as COVID-19 cases rise
WA has recorded a rise in metropolitan cases as some restrictions ease today.
50 young voices
Western Independent shines a light on the political issues young West Australians care about.
Keys to the house
With the federal election to be announced soon, marginal WA seats could be very significant to Australia.
E-scooter e-xcitement
The Neuron e-scooter trial is proving to be a hit in the City of Stirling.
A Wiggly tour
The original Wiggles return to Perth to delight their older fans.
A call to be seen
Guidelines for health providers have been released on today’s Transgender Day of Visibility.
A step in the right direction
As endometriosis awareness month comes to an end, the Federal Budget allocates $58 million to supporting women with the debilitating condition.
Electric dreams
Australians are ready, but experts say lagging government action is stalling the electric vehicle vision.
Alopecia doesn’t have to be a slap in the face
People living with alopecia in Western Australia are embracing the publicity the condition is receiving after this year’s Oscars.
Fertiliser costs affect global grain production
The increased price of fertiliser is causing strife for Australian farmers.
WA records three more COVID-19 deaths
The Perth metro area continues to record the highest number of new cases, followed by the South-West.
Price cap for regional airfares
Regional residents in WA will have access to capped flight prices from early July.
A career in trade publications is not what you think
Curtin Journalism grad Josh Lewis recalls how he fancied a career in broadcast news but spent 12 years covering oil and gas.
News internships with a difference
Journalism students Angela Ho and Daniel Yong share their summer internship experiences.
Plastic is out, paper is in
Woolworths is banning the use of handled plastic bags as part of sustainability efforts.