Para-athletes will get extra support at the WA Institute of Sport as a part of new state government funding.
Changing the para-digm
A bookish buffet
The renowned Sydney Writer’s Festival is being screened for free at the WA State Library next week, to the delight of local book lovers.
Trans sports ban triggers rights complaint
The Australian Human Rights Commission is investigating a complaint from a Perth transgender woman barred from playing softball.
Grave matters
Families are devastated after discovering their relatives’ graves are being removed from Karrakatta.
Environmental action up in smoke
The WA Premier is facing backlash after indicating the government no longer intends to legislate a net zero by 2050 emissions target.
Share bears
How do other sporting codes feel about the state government’s massive investment in a new NRL team for Perth?
Fight for the flightless
There are moves to further protect penguins on Penguin Island, but Rockingham activists say it’s a drop in the ocean.
The spectrum of learning
A new school specifically for autistic teenagers is opening in West Perth.
Nursing the system back to health
Experts say we could be smarter about increasing the reponsibilities nurses are given, and the whole health system could benefit.
Shelter from the storm
Studies show an increasing number of Australians struggling with mental health are turning to music for help.
Benefits trump tariffs
Movie experts say potential US tariffs on films aren’t dampening the excitement for the new Perth Film Studios.
Filipino Pope hope
The potential election of the first non-white Pope in history is exciting a prominent Perth community.
The VR ER
More WA residents will have access to emergency care offered through a virtual health service.
Combatting coercive control
Despite an increase in awareness of domestic violence, victim-survivors say the justice system still hasn’t caught up.
Performers stare down Limelight
A Wanneroo theatre group’s decision to stop including acknowledgements of country before shows has provoked strong reactions.
Doctors in distress
A new study has revealed up to 70 per cent of WA junior doctors experienced burnout in the last year.
Electric blues
WA is ending its electric vehicle rebate scheme, but experts are hoping for more EV infrastructure incentives.