The old-fashioned STI is disproportionately affecting Aboriginal communities in WA.
Syphilis surge highlights health inequity
Don’t silence the violence
Alison Gibson is fighting to raise awareness about the prevalence of family violence after her sister was murdered by her husband.
Government urged to act on homeless deaths
Homeless Aboriginal protestors are camping outside WA’s parliament calling for more funds to tackle the housing crisis, saying it’s costing lives.
Historic agreement for Yamatji people
A $10 million trust fund has been established for the Yamatji Nation, but some doubts about indigenous land use agreements remain.
Raising the age
A WA-based campaign to raise the criminal responsibility age to above 10 years-old is gaining momentum.
Stirling up controversy
Perth’s biggest council is set to decide on the future of its name after passing a motion this week.
Bla(c)k lives matter
Hundreds gathered in Forrest Place today to protest against Aboriginal incarceration and deaths in custody.
Wake up and smell the smoke
After our bushfire crisis, WA is incorporating Indigenous fire management as part of the solution.
Fronting up to our frontier history
Immersive on-country experiences are helping non-Indigenous students learn about Australia’s first culture.
Always was, always will be
As we celebrate NAIDOC week Indigenous Australians say they are not being heard, despite constant calls for change and support.
Reconciling care and trauma
Aboriginal elders across Australia want the government to make changes to current out-of-home care policies.
Polly’s legacy lives on
A new collection at the State Library celebrates AFL legend Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer.
Bridge over troubled water
A Noongar elder walked on Parliament today to protest a new bridge development over Heirisson Island.
#BLM comes to Perth
Thousands of people gathered in the city for a ‘Black Lives Matter’ protest. What were the organisers hoping for?
Perth protesting for justice
Upheaval in America has sparked protests in Australia, and the people are making their voices heard.
Renewing the call for reconciliation after 20 years
Indigenous Australians are calling for greater youth education as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of Reconciliation Australia.
Gloom or salvation for Broome if borders re-open
Are calls to reopen state and regional borders a Pandora’s Box of trouble?