Thrift shopping was once associated with affordability. Now, prices are rising as demand grows.
Thrift or grift
Mind games
After a high profile in-game mental health episode in the AFL, there are calls for a ‘mental health round’ to be introduced.
Renters gearing up for relief
Will slashing the Capital Gains Tax discount and removing negative gearing have a positive impact on Perth’s disastrous rental market?
Slash in the plan
Advocates say proposed NDIS changes risk cutting off essential funding and services for young people with disabilities.
Lost and hound
Perth had its own ‘Valerie’ moment when an owner was reunited with his lost Dachshund after 80 days.
Break-ing bad
Multiple fast food chains are in the spotlight over workers’ rights, including access to proper breaks.
Reef grief
Woodside’s annual general meeting has been disrupted by protestors condemning the Browse Basin gas project.
Lost for words
Families of children who access speech therapy on the NDIS are bracing for expected funding cuts.
Finding family
International students often face increased levels of isolation and loneliness. Student groups are trying to provide connection.
Diagnosis without doctors
There’s support for a WA scheme which allows pharmacists to do more diagnosis.
That ’70s glow
A new poll says a majority of Australians would much rather be living in the 1970’s.
Stroke survivors stronger together
Experts say WA needs more community-based support for young stroke survivors.
Redevelopment putts locals on edge
Locals and advocacy groups in South Perth are worried about the environmental impact of a golf course redevelopment.
A community of grief
Perth mothers who have lost children are building a network to spread awareness about Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood.
Prickle praise party
Why are people planning a ‘worshipping’ event at Perth’s most famous cactus?
A Stirling effort
The City of Fremantle has already made changes to colonial names in the suburb, and is now targeting Stirling Street.
Fee fighter
The City of Perth’s youngest councillor is fighting for cheaper visas for international graduate students.