A local councillor has urged universities to ban single use plastics.
Call to ban plastic from WA unis
MTV campaign to attract European backpackers
MTV and the State Government have collaborated on a new marketing campaign to lure young travellers to WA.
Antisocial media: Facebook may heighten fear
Experts warn negative stories on social media may be influencing perceptions of safety.
Will Australia say bon voyage to live exports?
Opponents of the live export trade get a million dollar boost.
How coral reefs could be saving themselves
Extraordinary research from UWA sheds new light on coral.
Goodbye puppy farming
The McGowan government vows to shut down puppy farms.
Online youth counselling a first for regional WA
Mental health patients in Northam now have access to safe and confidential internet counselling.
$50m pledge for Australian space agency
Government plans to fuel the multibillion-dollar space industry with reports of budget funding.
Festival punters back pill testing in WA
Pill testing has been happening all around the world for years. WA festival goers want drug testing but politics are getting in the way.
Growing a WA hemp industry
A licensed hemp farmer says the potential legalisation of recreational marijuana could impact WA in many ways.
The great redeemer?
Justin Langer sets his sights on restoring Australian cricket’s reputation.
IEM Sydney ushers in new era for Australian eSports
Sydney Olympic Park will host the second annual IEM Counter Strike tournament.
Press freedom getting worse, report says
Why are Governments so intent on punishing the messenger?
Mining tax has pros and cons: Economist
WA academic acknowledges Greens’ mining tax could work, but warns several factors must be considered first.
Mums welcome world first test for pre-eclampsia
Melbourne Royal Women’s Hospital has developed a blood test which can detect and help prevent the pregnancy condition, pre-eclampsia.
Fears CRC funding cuts will leave communities behind
Regional CRC’s hit out at plans to cut their funding.
New speed cameras not sharp shooters
Eleven mobile speed cameras have been removed from service after a faulty reading.