South Korea’s cultural wave has captivated the world, but does it sell an idealised version of life behind the glamour?
Into the new world
Rebuilding Te Whare Tapa Wha
More than 3000 miles from home, the Māori diaspora of Perth are staying connected to culture for the sake of their wellbeing.
The C word
Cancer affects many young women in Australia, but how they experience and navigate it tells a deeper story.
Out of the shadows
Sex workers don’t usually speak to journalists, but asked about the laws that control their working conditions, they had a lot to say.
The orphans who cradled a colony
The extraordinary story of WA’s “founding mothers”, young Irish orphans transported on the ship Palestine to kickstart a baby boom.
Reading the room
A third of Australian school kids failed to reach the NAPLAN reading standards this year. What can be done to address the issue?
Hungry homes
While Australia wastes more than 300kg of food per-person per-year, food rescue organisations are struggling to meet demand.
Long way from home
Hundreds of students relocate for university each year as a result of limited options nearby but it isn’t always the fun experience they expect.
Why didn’t Oma tell me about the war?
Eighty years after the end of WWII, families like mine are still impacted by the trauma suffered by loved ones.
Finding emo
Perth emos are struggling with the limitations of Perth’s isolation but the community is as strong as ever.
Arts access equals success
Visible or not, disability affects many of Australia’s creative artists, encouraging a community which advocates for each other.
The hunger for success
Dancers are still feeling pressure to lose weight due to a toxic dance culture and the industry’s apparent reluctance to change.
Rethinking connection
Love and connection reimagined. From apps to events, new initiatives are helping neurodivergent people find romance and friendship.
The drag race
In conservative Singapore non-conformity is still difficult, yet the drag scene shines out and performers hope change comes fast.
The long road home
What happens when the government tells you your home can no longer exist? A journey into the heart of the Kimberley, with traditional owners.
Rallying cry
From calls for action on the Gaza crisis, to Indigenous rights and climate action, Western Australians raise their voices in protest. What motivates them?
The almost athletes
In an Olympic year, the feel-good stories of elite athletes are everywhere. But what about those who work just as hard, but never make it?