A lack of VAD trained health professionals means the few registered doctors are struggling to meet demand.
Slow start for voluntary assisted dying
Plight of the penguins
Penguin Island’s famous residents are in peril and it seems rising sea temperatures are to blame.
Producing perfection
Despite sustainability pledges, supermarkets continue to demand flawless fresh produce, with a huge toll on fruit growers.
Syphilis surge highlights health inequity
The old-fashioned STI is disproportionately affecting Aboriginal communities in WA.
STIgmatised
STIs are on the rise in the younger demographic, and they’re not being talked about enough.
Looking to rent
The government-stimulated building boom might not be enough to ease rental pressures in Perth any time soon.
Grassroots support key to sporting success
If grassroots sporting programs for Aboriginal children lack funding, what happens to the number of Indigenous Olympians in the future?
Blessing or poisoned Chalice?
The lives of locals in the Toodyay region may change dramatically, after a “world-class discovery” of precious minerals was made.
Mean green upcycling…
What is the ‘new’ cool today? Re-purposing old material is something our economy is screaming for, but is anything being done in Perth?
World Cup kicks goals for Australia
When the FIFA Women’s World Cup comes to town in 2023, the impact on the next generation of players will be huge.
The reality of reality TV
Former reality TV stars tell their stories about their struggle with mental health, as Married at First Sight is under investigation.
Uni entry shake-up highlights ATAR issues
As WA students prepare to sit their ATAR exams, the pressure is off for those who have already received university offers.
Are the dog days over?
Laws are being put in place in WA to end puppy farming, but animal welfare advocates believe more needs to be done.
Reimaging the (gay) club
As Perth’s gay clubs increasingly become mainstream, many young LGBT people are migrating elsewhere in a search for safe spaces.
Who will care?
As Australia’s population ages unpaid carers are having to step up. These are their stories.
Pollywood’s rising stars
Young West Australians from diverse backgrounds are the up-and-coming talent the state’s flourishing film industry is calling for.
Generation transformation
This podcast explores the big changes – and unexpected benefits – the pandemic is bringing to different generations of Australians.