“Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.” Experts are worried about a TikTok hashtag promoting disordered eating habits.
Under the thinfluence
The final countdown
As tallying finally wraps up for the Fremantle seat in the state election, questions are still being asked about polling day problems.
Branching out
A Perth council is examining an implementation of the Japanese Miyawaki forest method to enhance urban greening.
Step at a time
Disability advocates are reacting to a Swiss medical breakthrough, that may allow paraplegic patients to walk again.
Logged in, tuned out
The cost-of-living crisis is forcing more students into online learning, but at what price?
Sharp shark spike
Beach goers are being warned about a huge increase in shark sightings in WA this summer.
Sweet dreams are made of these
Sleep clinics say they’re seeing a shift in the ages of people they treat, and are hoping people learn the “six domains of sleep health”.
Sour Musk can’t dent electric dreams
Car company Tesla has seen a dramatic fall on the share market, but local EV experts say sales are still strong in WA.
Shed-ing a light on electrical waste
A ‘library of things’ in Victoria Park is seeking to keep rubbish out of landfill, and connect the community.
Slash and learn
A theatre company hopes to attract new audiences by using a diverse cast for a musical on the life and alleged murders of Lizzie Borden.
Silence of the banned
A new inquiry led by uni students and academics is challenging what they say is a suppression of free speech on campuses.
Not so OCD
“I am so OCD” is a phrase most people have heard or said at least once. But does it stereotype the disorder in a way that is unhelpful?
Health help plea
Data on youth mental health is shocking, and advocates are hoping election promises will be acted on.
Contraception perceptions
Experts are using International Women’s Day to push for more education about the contraceptive pill and how its impacts change over time.
Fight to end endo doubts
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month but, despite the campaigning, the condition remains under-diagnosed or dismissed altogether.
The grind
Coffee shops and other small businesses in Perth are feeling the pinch of cost-of-living pressures, and are hoping for help this election.
The minor key
Minor parties could have a stronger voice in WA’s upper house as major changes to the voting system come into play this state election.