Families and experts are raising concerns over viral social media posts featuring young NDIS participants.
Trading ethics for clicks
Lost for words
Families of children who access speech therapy on the NDIS are bracing for expected funding cuts.
Fee fighter
The City of Perth’s youngest councillor is fighting for cheaper visas for international graduate students.
Head knocks rock kids sport
Parents are more concerned than ever about concussion, and junior sporting clubs are racing to implement better protocols.
Calcium concerns bone deep
WA experts say consuming more calcium is key to protecting young girls from health problems.
This ability
The All Abilities Expo seeks to foster connection for people with disabilities, and prepare for upcoming NDIS reforms.
Porn access rubbed out
Experts say PornHub’s ban on Australian webgoers may have unintended consequences for sex workers and LGBTQIA+ teens.
Social anxiety behind youth ban
Australia’s youth social media ban is finally coming into effect. The big question remains: will it do more harm than good?
Have we gacha problem?
Gacha games may be free to play, but they could cost much more than your average videogame.
On the volunteer trail
In the age of ‘Euro summers’ and gap year holidays, some students are spending their time off doing volunteer work abroad.
Artificial attraction
As more people turn to AI chatbots for companionship and advice, experts warn we may be redefining what it means to connect.
Lost before they began
With 10 babies abandoned every year across Australia, all eyes are on the government to find a solution to this horrific tragedy.
Finding emo
Perth emos are struggling with the limitations of Perth’s isolation but the community is as strong as ever.
Playing the odds
Young adults are betting more than $200 million each year on everything from AFL to horse racing. What’s driving them to gamble with their future?
Study vs sport
Going all in on sport can mean leaving education behind, and young sailor Jamie Randall is feeling the strain.
Developers threaten Woolstores ledge
Developers have applied to alter the Fremantle Woolstores plan, risking a section of the world-famous skate ledge.
A local socialist alternative
A new party has entered Western Australia’s political sphere, and it claims to be far from your typical political party.