April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. But with rape culture rampant in our daily lives, how aware are we?
Are we over rape culture?
The struggle toward a regen-eration
Industrial agriculture is bleeding our soils dry. Regenerative farming could help, but West Aussie farmers are hesitant to make the switch.
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.
Mi$$ west coast
Despite ongoing evidence around negative body image, beauty pageants continue to attract thousands of competitors.
Nurture through nature
The Perth Kids’ Bridge is about to open, and experts say the connection to nature will benefit sick children.
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?
You booze you lose
There’s been a sharp rise in alcoholic liver disease in women since COVID-19.
Charitable strokes for different folks
A wheelchair accessible car and carbon offsetting are just some of the reasons Perth swimmers will be going Port to Pub this Saturday.
Fundraising med students a cut above
Medical Students’ Association Notre Dame had four brave participants for the World’s Greatest Shave.
Greenery is not just scenery
Indoor plants now have much more than an aesthetic purpose – they are connected to our health and wellbeing.
Recognising the pain of pregnancy loss
Pregnancy loss statistics have remained unchanged for more than two decades, but support for affected families is increasing.
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?