WA climate protesters who had their homes raided following ‘spray-chalk activism’ say they are confused and intimidated by the response.
Chalking up controversy
There will be blood
Controversial vegan protest tactics are under the the microscope after activist Tash Peterson’s headline-grabbing exploits.
Fossils fuelling division
A controversial new WA gas project is igniting discussions on the state’s energy policies.
Go-get-it-girl Karis tackles Everest
Mars bar-selling villages, a nail-biting aeroplane flight and a whole lot of yak dung. One WA girl does the climb of a lifetime.
Daddy issues
Fathers Day is a special day for all dads, including those in non-traditional situations.
Pinball wizards
What’s with the pinball boom in Perth? New vintage arcade joints are cropping up everywhere, and the annual festival is around the corner.
Willing workforce
Down Syndrome WA says a surprising byproduct of the pandemic has been more job opportunities for their members.
Local star O Neill returns home
Despite the challenges he has faced, Brandon O Neill has become one of the A League’s most decorated players.
Don’t silence the violence
Alison Gibson is fighting to raise awareness about the prevalence of family violence after her sister was murdered by her husband.
Home is where the art is
With the pandemic keeping him in Perth, director, playwright, teacher and artist Chris Edmund reflects on his endless quest to keep moving.
Flower power
The annual tulip festival is back and blooming in Armadale.
How proud?
A recent anti-lockdown protest in King’s Park saw ‘The Proud Boys’ in attendance, sparking concerns about radicalisation in WA.
Age before duty
With local government elections looming, aspiring young politicians are working hard to prove youth is a benefit, not a barrier.
One small step, one giant leap
Launch countdown is on for the Curtin University-made Binar-1 satellite, in an Australian first.
Don’t fear, volunteer
Vaccine awareness is a hot topic, but medical researchers say there’s a shortage of volunteers for vaccine trials for many other conditions.
Rockdown
Perth music schools have had to adapt their teaching to survive the pandemic.
Perth’s Paralympic power
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic games began this week, with many WA athletes taking part.