A genre of literary fiction growing in popularity pitches itself as a positive form of sexual education. But what exactly is ‘Dark Romance’?
Under the covers
The unkindest cut
Female genital cutting is still practised in Singapore, but there is a growing movement for change.
The rise of the concrete cowboy
WA’s regional rodeos are flourishing, thanks to an influx of city slickers.
Tap water troubles
Perth’s tap water rates among the worst tasting in the country, but will the State Government’s new investment into Perth’s water system fix it?
Echoes of the Voice
The failure of the Voice to Parliament referendum left many wondering how Australia can ever achieve reconciliation.
Cemetery deadlock
The ‘Cemetery Renewal’ at Karrakatta Cemetery hopes to bring families together but not everyone agrees.
Daycare payrises
The Australian Government has announced a pay increase for early childcare workers. Who missed out?
Let’s give it back
The WA Government is offering grant money to help protect Aboriginal heritage sites, but is this enough?
Think strong, play mahjong
Mahjong enhances memory, strategy, and emotional well-being, making it a valuable exercise for all ages.
Why waste?
The State Government is encouraging local councils to adopt a their new bin system, but some are opting for alternate ways to improve.
Breathing room
Victims of dust diseases no longer face an agonising choice about claiming compensation, with new WA laws offering relief.
The US Precedent
A podcast from Curtin’s Journalism students looking at the results and ramifications of the US election.
Dynamic pricing, broken dreams
When tickets went on sale for Green Day’s 2025 tour they were dynamically priced leaving some fans $500 out of pocket. So what is dynamic ticket pricing?
What is the AFL draft?
It’s happening later this month and for some it’s a hot topic of conversation, but what is it all about?
Tech vs the purrfect predator
The State Government is using new technologies to stop the growing feral cat population.
So you think you can’t write?
Melville’s Write Club project is helping school kids develop literacy skills and become published authors.
The price of support
Despite a cost-of-living crisis, AFL fans continued to pay to watch and support their teams in 2024. What is it that keeps fans in stadium seats?