It’s National Missing Person Week, a difficult and important time for the families of those who have never been found.
The vanished
Lonely hearts club band
With loneliness becoming a larger issue among older generations, the Phoenix Friendship Club provides over 55’s a place to connect.
Birthday wrapped
A North Beach schoolgirl is about the get the surprise of her life when she opens her birthday presents, thanks to a huge community effort.
More scoop, less poop
Many locals at a popular park in South Perth say they’re sick of people not cleaning up after their dogs.
The purrfect plan?
As the suburb of Bicton rolls out new feral cat traps in the area, it has some residents divided and many wondering what it means for their pet.
#MineToo
Women from the resources sector are reacting to the State Government’s new plans to tackle the treatment of women within WA’s mining industry.
Embracing the AI era
Is Australia ready to safely embrace artificial intelligence in the workplace? The managing director of Google Australia believes so.
The butcher of the Western suburbs
A quiet residential street in a leafy western suburb commemorates the life of the man who killed millions of Congolese people.
Irwin River or Yarranoo Muraja?
A Shire, river, streets, school, and army barrack were named after a questionable figure in WA history. Is it time for a change?
The search for Perth’s ‘perfect pigeon’
Perth’s pigeon racing community is small but dedicated, breeding pigeons every year as they look for their elusive ‘perfect pigeon.’
From green to gold
The hemp clothing market is set to boom in coming years. But what part will Australia play?
Choosing child-free
As fertility rates decline across Australia and more couples live without children, something else is on the rise: child-free communities.
Branching away from STEM
While stakeholders steer women into STEM pathways, some are turning away, discouraged by stereotypes and sexism.
Perth’s ‘missing middle’
Urban development enthusiasts say beauty could be the antidote to Perth’s sprawling suburbs.
Recessive jeans
How is fashion changing now Australia is facing another recession?
The rise and rise of fantasy sports
The fantasy game has grown from a fun little distraction into a multi-billion dollar industry, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down.
Western Australia’s Louvre
WA is home to some of the oldest art in the world. Murujuga is culturally significant, but endangered. Now it may be about to get UN protection.