The United Nations encourages celebration of The Day of the Girl in October each year. We look into why.
Day of the Girl
Food for the eyes
The impact that dedicated ‘eating videos’, or mukbangs, have on viewers and creators may be hard to stomach.
Therapy on tap
“It brings comfort”. In the face of a climate crisis, international war and rising cost of living, Gen Z is turning to a unique comfort item.
The ladies who punch
Womens pro-wrestling is some of the most diverse television around, and it’s changing the wrestling industry here in Perth.
Generation vape
Experts say vaping can harm brain development but one in five 18 to 24-year-olds have inhaled from a vape device.
Rollout nationwide pill testing
Success of a new pill testing facility in the eastern states has experts calling for similar model to be implemented across WA.
Roughin’ the rain
Homelessness in Australia is a perennial problem, but organisations are stepping up to put an end to the hardship.
Unfazed and unmasked
New ABS data shows fewer Australians are taking precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19.
“Older voters tend to die off”
We investigate how TikTok and WeChat are the newest social media platforms being used by politicians.
Cheap eats for pizza lovers
We’ve taste-tested a few pizza places around Perth to help with your next selection.
A call to be seen
Guidelines for health providers have been released on today’s Transgender Day of Visibility.
Why volunteer?
The new YVolunteer program aims to make it easier for young people to volunteer in their community.
Having a mare
A day at the horses might still provide plenty of material for selfies, but young people are increasingly turning away from the sport.
Feeling the highs and lows
Experts say low self-esteem can lead to anxiety and depression in young people.
Hope in young hands
The Australian disability sector is in critical need of support workers. Attracting more young people to the industry could be the solution.
STIgmatised
STIs are on the rise in the younger demographic, and they’re not being talked about enough.
Everyday I’m hustlin’
New research has found an increase in young Australians starting businesses and side gigs.