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By Angela Ho on May 20, 2022

‘Stepping up and speaking out’

By Layla Smith on May 19, 2022

Giant tribute to Noongar women

By Isabella Corbett on April 29, 2022

50 young voices

By Isabella Corbett on April 7, 2022

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    Help on hand for the shift from plastic

    By William Hagan on April 14, 2022
    Single-use plastics will soon be banned for WA hospitality

    The hospitality industry is being offered support to implement the upcoming ban on single-use plastic.

    Making animals a priority

    By Mya Kordic on April 14, 2022

    Animal welfare projects across the state are welcoming new government grants supporting wildlife and companion animals.

    WA records 2 deaths as COVID-19 cases rise

    By Holly Prentice on April 14, 2022

    WA has recorded a rise in metropolitan cases as some restrictions ease today.

    50 young voices

    By Isabella Corbett on April 7, 2022

    Western Independent shines a light on the political issues young West Australians care about.

    Keys to the house

    By Charlie Mills on April 7, 2022
    Kate Chaney posters on a building

    With the federal election to be announced soon, marginal WA seats could be very significant to Australia.

    An avo a day keeps the doctor away

    By Abbey Cullen on April 7, 2022

    Why the squishy green fruit is better for you than you think.

    E-scooter e-xcitement

    By Amy Figueiredo on April 7, 2022

    The Neuron e-scooter trial is proving to be a hit in the City of Stirling.

    A Wiggly tour

    By Lauren Cherry on April 7, 2022

    The original Wiggles return to Perth to delight their older fans.

    Restriction friction

    By Isabella Corbett on March 31, 2022

    WA’s eased COVID-19 restrictions may not bring significant improvements for some event promoters and small businesses.

    Climate catastrophe

    By Layla Smith on March 31, 2022

    Federal funds for climate action are decreasing, while the impact of climate change is being felt across the country.

    A call to be seen

    By Dhanya Vimalan on March 31, 2022

    Guidelines for health providers have been released on today’s Transgender Day of Visibility.

    Safer at home

    By Jessica Rowe on March 31, 2022

    New funding from the 2022 Federal Budget aims to improve home security for women affected by family violence.

    A step in the right direction

    By Tylah Tully on March 31, 2022

    As endometriosis awareness month comes to an end, the Federal Budget allocates $58 million to supporting women with the debilitating condition.

    Time for a pay rise?

    By Liam Murphy on March 31, 2022
    Below the waste shot of a barista working.

    With costs of living rising, the ACTU says Australians need a 5 per cent wage increase to keep their “heads above water”.

    Electric dreams

    By Angela Ho on March 31, 2022

    Australians are ready, but experts say lagging government action is stalling the electric vehicle vision.

    Alopecia doesn’t have to be a slap in the face

    By Holly Prentice on March 31, 2022

    People living with alopecia in Western Australia are embracing the publicity the condition is receiving after this year’s Oscars.

    Fertiliser costs affect global grain production

    By Rachel Green on March 31, 2022

    The increased price of fertiliser is causing strife for Australian farmers.

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