Homelessness in Australia is a perennial problem, but organisations are stepping up to put an end to the hardship.
Roughin’ the rain
‘Stepping up and speaking out’
Climate change activists are calling for an end to Woodside’s controversial Scarborough gas project.
Vote with confidence
The AEC is encouraging young voters to familiarise themselves with the voting process.
Lending a helping home
Federal Labor has announced a new housing scheme ‘Help to Buy’ to encourage Australians to buy their first home.
50 young voices
Western Independent shines a light on the political issues young West Australians care about.
Keys to the house
With the federal election to be announced soon, marginal WA seats could be very significant to Australia.
Public trust in media plummets
The 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer shows a sharp decline in media trust from 2021.
The political sisterhood
Will She Runs, a local impartial organisation helping women enter politics, create a more diverse political future?
Lost in the pandemic
Ethnic leaders say their communities deserve the same right to be informed as everyone in Australia.
For the love of trees
Tree loss around Perth is causing ‘urban heat islands’. Different organisations are working in some of the hottest areas to green up the ‘burbs.
Flooding questions
Perth’s stormwater drainage system’s failure to cope with the effects of climate change is causing concern.
Disability swim programs drowning
WA Swim schools may be forced to close their disability programs due to a lack of government funding. This may include the Angelfish program.
Age before duty
With local government elections looming, aspiring young politicians are working hard to prove youth is a benefit, not a barrier.
Too far right
With far-right groups in Australia growing on the back of COVID-19, how do we address this issue?
Australia’s hidden discrimination
Australia prides itself on having a fair immigration policy. But, that’s not always the experience for people with serious health problems.
Stirling up controversy
Perth’s biggest council is set to decide on the future of its name after passing a motion this week.
Restriction roll back
Mark McGowan has eased COVID-19 restrictions, bringing some normality back to the city.