‘Operation Slipper’ saw Australian special forces deployed in Afghanistan for nearly 20 years. For a generation of kids, it meant a very different childhood.
Children of the SAS
Hay fever heyday
Climate change has resulted in more pollen in the environment, and for longer, in bad news for sufferers.
Debate on a plate
As the debate between vegans and meat eaters becomes increasingly polarising, how does this affect the people whose diets form part of their identity?
Two of a kind
Twins often grow up entwined in each other’s lives, but experts warn this closeness can lead to extreme loneliness.
Time for healthy chats
Women’s Health Week ran in September, encouraging open conversations about female reproductive issues and female sexual liberation. Although once a taboo subject, women of all identities now connect over this subject by […]
The day’s disruption
Current labour laws protecting women experiencing menstrual and menopausal symptoms are inadequate, says Maurice Blackburn lawyer, Jessica Heron.
Putting down the booze
Young people are choosing to drink less, but why is that the case?
Exam stress: Yoga can help
Experts say yoga can help university students reduce their stress and anxiety.
Father figures
A new study from Curtin University has found children whose fathers suffer from depression are more likely to develop it themselves.
Yes we can-nabis
Curtin researchers are at the centre of a project hoping to develop groundbreaking research into medicinal cannabis use.
Violence crisis too close to home
A call for an emergency summit on domestic violence in WA has many hoping for more government action.
The fellowship of the ring
A new Perth trend called ‘men’s circles’ is encouraging conversations between men to overcome mental health barriers.
Got milk?
King Edward Memorial Hospital is asking breastfeeding mothers to donate their milk to help premature babies.
The cost to call
Patients say the cost of ambulance services is making access to healthcare seem like a privilege rather than a right.
Early years partnership goes to the Great Southern
Helping kids transition into school is the focus of a special project moving to the Great Southern.
Abilities beyond disabilities
People with disabilities continue to face significant barriers in accessing work in Australia.
Vapes up in smoke
Vape shop owners say new regulations about vaping leave their futures uncertain.