Victims of dust diseases no longer face an agonising choice about claiming compensation, with new WA laws offering relief.
Breathing room
Big leg problem
This debilitating condition impacts millions of women worldwide. So why isn’t it recognised in Australia?
Unpacking the period problem
Period products are costly. Is this a double burden for women already struggling with menstrual disorders?
Sugar tax stirs sticky situation
A sugary drink tax could cut massive amounts of sugar from Australians’ diets, but not everyone is happy.
Serious playgrounds
A Perth mother and ADHD WA are raising funds to build a new sensory playground specifically for children with ADHD.
Pill testing debate rocks on
Pill testing at festivals has been a divisive topic over recent years, so what’s the hold-up?
St Pat’s revamp sparks hope
What’s going on with St Patrick’s $22 million redevelopment, and what does it tell us about homelessness in WA?
R U OK WA?
Advocates warn the mental health of many young West Australians is getting worse.
Flight-ing for change
Fly-in fly-out work is still overly stressful and fatiguing for many workers, according to support service providers.
Breast week ever
For World Breastfeeding Week Perth mums share how important it is to support breastfeeding women.
A curly conundrum
It might sound surprising, but the burden of curly hair can be both financial and emotional.
Distance and disease
Increased access to medical services is on the way for regional families.
Parenting tech-nique
What are parents really giving their children when they hand over a smart device?
The luscious world of #PlantTok
Houseplants are taking over our homes and social media. Are they improving our lives and inspiring good?
Preventing the next global pandemic
WA researchers are working to prevent ‘the next global pandemic’ that could arise from treatment-resistant STIs.
Reconstructing mental health
Every two days a construction worker in Australia dies by suicide. A research team wants to know why.
A virtual response
Millions of dollars has been directed to virtual emergency tools designed to provide support for people struggling with their mental health.