Many Pilbara towns were designed to be walkable communities. Now, some advocates say the idea has failed and only consultation can fix it.
The Disney dream for the Pilbara
Children of the SAS
‘Operation Slipper’ saw Australian special forces deployed in Afghanistan for nearly 20 years. For a generation of kids, it meant a very different childhood.
Rise and paralyse
Sleep paralysis is a phenomenon far more prevalent than most people think, and it can impact a lot more than just a good night’s rest.
Science meets sweat
Technology and AI are revolutionising Perth’s fitness industry and reshaping how we workout.
Rhythms from the West
Perth’s underground dance music scene is one of the most diverse in the country, according to music experts.
Australia’s dual-working dilemma
Dual-working parents are becoming more common in Australia. As parents work longer hours, what impact does this have on children?
Booming in the back of beyond
WA is experiencing a regional revival, with unprecedented population growth rates in rural towns. Many of the new arrivals are younger people.
Stuffed with heart
For most adults soft toys and the passions of childhood are a thing of the past, but a new TikTok trend is changing attitudes, and stuffed toys are coming back out of the toybox.
Seeds of hope
With a cost-of-living crisis, plus sustainability and mental health concerns on the rise, young people are increasingly finding sanctuary in their garden.
Fantasy AFLW: scoring big IRL
Fantasy sports are big business worldwide, how is fantasy helping women sporting codes like the AFLW grow viewership?
Two of a kind
Twins often grow up entwined in each other’s lives, but experts warn this closeness can lead to extreme loneliness.
The geography of thinking
Geography is “undoubtedly” impacting the way we think, according to behaviour experts.
Fight or flight
Local artists are defying odds and breaking through to the national music scene. However, it doesn’t come without challenges.
Grief is a phoenix
Psychologists say people often avoid talking – and embracing – grief, despite evidence it is the healthiest option.
Trending beauty
Ever-changing beauty standards have been supercharged by online trends. Does this promote diversity or perpetuate problematic ideals?
Bin York’s rubbish plan
We live in a throw away society. Yet with waste increasing and landfills brimming, it’s becoming clear there is no ‘away.’ Where should the state’s waste go?
Childless by choice
Many young people are hesitant to have children in the face of climate change. But is population control really the solution?