Consumer spending has drastically fallen this month. We explore why.
Shopped to dropped
Non-alc spirits popular but …
Non-alcoholic spirits have gained popularity as a healthier alternative to alcohol, but experts have flagged concerns.
Future of rugby in jeopardy
Rugby Union in Western Australia is facing extinction because there is not enough grassroots interest in the sport.
A progressive period
Period advocacy groups are backing a move for Perth’s public toilets to provide period products.
Hay fever heyday
Climate change has resulted in more pollen in the environment, and for longer, in bad news for sufferers.
Gridiron grind
With “Swifties” around the world now tuning in to gridiron, what does Australia’s own gridiron competition look like?
An ADHD paradigm shift
We are heading for a paradigm shift in the way we approach and diagnose ADHD, according to Professor Sven Bölte.
Poison: the discreet massacres
Coutts Crossing is just one of many places in Australia linked to the little-known massacres of Indigenous Australians by poison.
Do you feel safe?
It has been two years since the National Student Safety Survey was released. What measures has Curtin taken since then to keep students safe?
Bee-ware of the varroa
The varroa mite has been threatening European honey bees in NSW since 2022, so what will happen if it makes its way to WA?
What is Australian Horror?
2023 has seen enormous crossover success for Australian horror, but what separates our nation’s horror films from everyone else’s?
Power of the pen: endangered
Journalists provide breaking news and protect democracy, but who protects them?
Controversy or Commemoration?
Many places in WA are named after James Stirling. Is his legacy too controversial to celebrate?
Hold your breath
New research from UWA has linked air pollution in Perth with cancer
Returning the care
This carers week aims to recognise and support family and friend carers who devote their time to helping others.
The buzz in battery recycling
Envirostream recycled more than 250 tonnes of LG lithium batteries in a year. What’s stopping it from doing more?
Athlete to pet: transitioning greyhounds
Hundreds of racing greyhounds retire each year, with each one transitioning from an athlete to a pet.