Victims of dust diseases no longer face an agonising choice about claiming compensation, with new WA laws offering relief.
Breathing room
The US Precedent
A podcast from Curtin’s Journalism students looking at the results and ramifications of the US election.
Royal snub rattles republicans
Republicans piped up when King Charles’ recent visit itinerary was announced. But is change on the cards?
Knives out for new law
WA’s proposed stop-and-search knife laws could be the toughest in the country, if passed, but experts have mixed feelings.
Scroll control
The policy to ban children from social media is popular among some young adults.
Fighter for rights
Human rights advocate Suresh Rajan opens up about his life fighting for the rights of others.
Sending a message for Palestine
It’s been eight months since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war and Australia’s pro-Palestine activists are getting creative in their fight.
War on women
Another woman has been found dead in Perth, the second suspected act of gendered violence in a week. Protestors are demanding change.
Cat got your tongue?
Calls for reform to WA’s cat laws have been growing across the state from wildlife rehabilitators and local governments, so why hasn’t the State Government done anything?
Calls to close inflation gap
A Perth economist is calling on the Federal Government to do more, as reports find lower income earners are suffering more than higher earners.
Throwing shade
A number of issues are threatening to destroy Perth’s already meagre tree canopy.
What’s in a date?
Harmony Day and Closing The Gap Day are caught in a stand off with a rare same-day clash.
Funding boost for youth mental health
Government funding for youth mental health support has increased to supply more acute care teams across WA.
Closing the super gender pay gap
Including super in parental leave will help to make women more financially secure, experts say.
The day’s disruption
Current labour laws protecting women experiencing menstrual and menopausal symptoms are inadequate, says Maurice Blackburn lawyer, Jessica Heron.
Big bad bomb
Is the elimination of nuclear weapons actually a feasible option?
Rent freeze heats up
A rent freeze would result in a shortage of rental properties and higher rents, according to property experts.