The falling Aussie dollar is hitting hard for young people hoping to have the ritual of a big European holiday.
Hot girl summer bummer
Sexclusion shockwave
In a landmark ruling, the legal definition of gender has changed in the UK, and the ramifications are being felt everywhere.
Locked out
With the federal election approaching, there are calls for Stamp Duty reform to help first-time buyers get into the market.
Closer to you
Teenage girls are planning to sleep outside RAC Arena next month, raising safety concerns and discussions about extreme fandom.
Death notes
A new art exhibit is using a deceased composer to create new music using a lab-grown ‘brain’.
Polliewaffle
Political debates have been a staple of the campaign process, but with their popularity waning, are they still relevant?
Where’s the beef?
Economists says President Trump’s now paused beef tariffs could still have major implications for consumers.
“We could be with a future murderer”
May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention month, and survivors are hoping to educate people on the warning signs of abuse.
Choc, shrink and a jump
Easter eggs are the latest example of ‘shrinkflation’, meaning Aussies are paying more for less this long weekend.
Dropping like pies
WA wildlife rescuers say magpies are turning up paralysed in record numbers, and no one knows why.
The Correspondent: Movie Review
Kriv Stenders’ movie The Correspondent is a great window into the world of danger some journalists venture into.
Who cares for carers?
Wildlife rehabilitators say carers need more mental health support due to the emotional and financial toll it takes.
Romancing the tome
A new Perth book store is focusing on independent authors, amid the booming popularity of ‘dark romance’ novels.
Singing in harmony
A LGBTQIA+ choir in Perth is using the science of singing to boost attendees’ wellbeing.
VR’s crowning glory
Perth researchers have developed a virtual reality experience to educate paramedics on assisting with out-of-hospital births.
Vax stats lax
WA has the lowest flu vaccination rates in Australia and experts are trying to work out why.
Better workplaces for autism
Experts believe neuroplastic intervention can address the problems adults with autism face in the workforce.