With the federal election to be announced soon, marginal WA seats could be very significant to Australia.
Keys to the house
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.
Class is now in session
Teachers dominate the WA Legislative Assembly – 11 Members out of 59 have a background in education.
Deep state of concern
Experts say conspiracy theories pose a danger to society, but what can be done about them?
War on the mind
Vietnam veterans witnessed the destructive forces of war, but many faced another lifelong battle when they came home.
“He thought he was going to die”
For some in Perth, the coup in Myanmar is close to home, and they’re taking to the streets to demand more action.
I Xi you
Average Australian citizens have been flagged by China as ‘persons of interest’, and an expert says we need to take it more seriously.