April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. But with rape culture rampant in our daily lives, how aware are we?
Are we over rape culture?
Waves of change
Women taking up surfing are changing the surfing industry. However, there is still a long way to go to break down lingering stereotypes.
War on the mind
Vietnam veterans witnessed the destructive forces of war, but many faced another lifelong battle when they came home.
For the fallen
The announcement of a royal commission into veteran and ADF member suicides is being welcomed by local support groups.
Working like a dog
The use of workplace therapy dogs is on the rise in Perth, and staff say they’re worth every cent.
He shed she shed
There are more than 100 men’s sheds in Western Australia, so why is it taking so long to find a space for a women’s one?
Greenery is not just scenery
Indoor plants now have much more than an aesthetic purpose – they are connected to our health and wellbeing.
Great Southern misses out on vital funding
An increase in drug overdoses in the Great Southern has prompted calls for more health funding for the region.
The psychedelic renaissance
A new kind of help is available for those suffering with mental health issues – it’s just not in Australia.
Dying to talk
Death is the inevitable future for all, yet why do we refuse to talk about it?
Who cares for the carers?
Family and friends who care for someone with mental illness in Australia often receive little outside support.
Christian mission aborted?
Protestors outside WA abortion clinics will face a $12,000 fine and jail time if a Bill before Parliament passes.
Voices against violence
Young women in Perth are speaking out against sexual violence.
Supporting WA’s unpaid carers
The contribution of unpaid carers is being recognised through the ‘Share your Care’ campaign.
Say ‘yallo’ in Dalyellup
Dalyellup is a small but growing town south of Bunbury, about to get a new community centre to support young families.
Most young gamblers at risk
COVID-19 has been good for the gambling industry, but a new study shows most young punters are at risk of gambling-related harm.
Happy ever after
With family violence rates rising, a local social enterprise is aiming to raise funds to target the problem.