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Singing with pride

By Harriet Dash on October 29, 2025

The Perth Pride Choir is preparing to host an international LGBTQIA+ choral festival next year.

From Italy, with love

By Mary Barker on October 29, 2025
Alt text: Hands reach for plates of sausages sat atop a long table.

After a successful annual homemade sausage competition, the WA Italian Club continues to celebrate the Italian way of life.

ADHD? I’m still waiting thanks

By Arianna Buonocore on October 29, 2025

While the State Government is making moves to improve ADHD diagnosis, the slow pace is not picking up anytime soon.

Pulling analog into focus

By Luke Rechichi on October 29, 2025

Young creatives searching for meaning in an increasingly digital world are driving a bold resurgence in analog film.

Chat GP

By Chloe Woods on October 28, 2025

A Perth woman speaks out after her doctor used ChatGPT to diagnose her during a consult – this isn’t normal, is it?

Arts access equals success

By Luca Daniel on October 28, 2025

Visible or not, disability affects many of Australia’s creative artists, encouraging a community which advocates for each other.

The friends who can kill you

By Sebastian Salvo on October 28, 2025

How frenemies are cyberbullying young Australians as described by a devastated parent, a victim and experts in the field.

Break dancing through barriers

By Owen Sodano on October 28, 2025

Dancers with intellectual disabilities have cha cha-ed and fox-trotted their way to representing WA in a national competition next year.

Lionised

By Will Corbett on October 28, 2025

Singapore has been celebrating the 60th anniversary of its formation, leading to reflections on how it came to be, and where it goes from here.

The hunger for success

By Indya Cullen on October 28, 2025

Dancers are still feeling pressure to lose weight due to a toxic dance culture and the industry’s apparent reluctance to change.

Rethinking connection

By Amelia Crofts on October 28, 2025

Love and connection reimagined. From apps to events, new initiatives are helping neurodivergent people find romance and friendship.

I bet you’re watching

By George Spence on October 28, 2025

With betting on the rise, former gambling addicts and experts believe young children are over exposed to betting advertisements.

Succeeding in succession

By Max Ferrari on October 28, 2025

Passing the torch onto the next generation is proving difficult for Australia’s family businesses.

The end of the lane

By Stella McGann on October 26, 2025
Laughter bounces off the storefronts of Haji Lane. Photo: Stella McGann

Haji Lane is one of the most popular streets in Singapore, but its shopkeepers worry profits are being prioritised over culture.

The drag race

By Kailee Young on October 17, 2025

In conservative Singapore non-conformity is still difficult, yet the drag scene shines out and performers hope change comes fast.

The art of activism

By Tahnee Graham on October 8, 2025

In Singapore a smiley face is enough to land you in court, so people have turned to creative acts of protest.

Kids’ sport costs climb

By Lillian Ninyett on October 7, 2025

Families are paying more for kids’ sport while clubs are facing higher expenses for coaches, facilities and equipment.

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