Many former mining industry workers are looking to re-train in other areas.
The end of the boom: crisis or opportunity?
WA dairy farmers ‘not affected’ by wholesale price reduction
But the reduction in price by Murray Goulburn and Fonterra may flow eventually flow through to WA.
Fighting fit
Perth boxer Ty Narkle keeps his eyes on Olympic prize.
Experts call for sugar tax to help reduce obesity
Calls for Australia to follow the UK lead.
WA to get its first all-ages play space
The money has come from community fundraising.
Gridiron grapples with growing pains
American Football has potential in WA, but remains in the background of sport.
Family-witnessed CPR: yes or no?
Doctor and former paramedic explain the pros and cons.
Dancing in the dark
No Lights No Lycra creates spaces where people can be their authentic selves.
Mixed response to Cockburn outer harbour plan
Will job creation come at the expense of the environment?
Mass bleaching found at Kimberley reefs
The Kimberley has recorded its first mass bleaching of inshore coral reefs.
Barbershop sextet
PHOTO ESSAY: Western Independent visits six of the hippest places in Perth to get a haircut.
‘HOPE’ for those at risk of heart disease
A combination of inexpensive medications has proven effective against heart disease.
WA’s only tissue bank changes lives
An increase in funding for Perth’s bone and tissue bank will benefit people from around Australia.
Cockburn beach shacks in outer harbour line of fire
Labor’s alternative to Perth Freight Link would see small holiday community obliterated.
Police car gutted by fire
Response vehicle bursts into flames on a road in Yanchep.
The Freo cousin of Asia’s tuk-tuk
‘The Bongo’ set to hit the streets of Perth’s port city.
Cleaning up Lake Yangebup
Solar power enlisted to strip nutrients from landmark water body.