Slavery in a serious issue in Australia that until now hasn’t had the attention it deserves.
New measures cast a light on Australian slavery
Finally: protection for Aboriginal cultural sites
New state legislation and funding aim to protect our Aboriginal heritage sites.
Too old to rule?
How old is too old to be an Australian political leader and is ability more important than age?
Garbage collectors trash ‘unfair’ wages
Bins in some suburbs across Perth remain full, as waste workers strike for better pay and conditions.
Councils urged to say amen to prayers
Two of WA’s most important councils are facing calls to end reciting Christian prayers as part of official proceedings.
Young polly syndrome
Young politicians across Australia worry about trolling and abuse discouraging others from running in elections.
Perth protests for Iranian women
The Iranian community in Perth is calling for action to change Iran’s repressive regime, and the protests are getting bigger.
Day of the Girl
The United Nations encourages celebration of The Day of the Girl in October each year. We look into why.
Not going the distance
Rural families have been disappointed by the State Government’s decision to reject funding to help compensate them for the costs of home education.
Bandyup butting out
Changes are being rolled out at a WA prison ahead of going smoke-free later this year.
Ageism obstructs older workers
With unemployment at an all-time low and a new pension threshold, what’s stopping older Australians from solving the worker shortage?
WA’s weird same-sex surrogacy ban
Moving away or breaking the law. These are the options for gay couples who want to access assisted reproductive technology or surrogacy.
Roughin’ the rain
Homelessness in Australia is a perennial problem, but organisations are stepping up to put an end to the hardship.
‘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.