A quiet residential street in a leafy western suburb commemorates the life of the man who killed millions of Congolese people.
The butcher of the Western suburbs
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.
Not smart enough
Public transport will be free once a month from June, but advocates say more needs to be done to ease financial pressures.
The flip side
A lack of opportunities in Perth is forcing some young artists to reluctantly move interstate.
Industry heads urged to pressure Coalition
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has called for industry to push the Coalition to support tax reform while praising “powerhouse” WA.
Racing against time: UN declares war on plastic
A report released by the United Nations suggests it’s possible to reduce 80 per cent of plastic emissions by 2040.
Pickup’s pitfalls
Some road safety experts are worried a trend toward large US-style pickup trucks in Australia could be bad for road safety.
Fraudsters exploit Coldplay fans
Music fans are being warned to be extremely careful when purchasing tickets for major events, as reports of scams increase.
Reward for unsolved cases
A $1 million dollar reward is being offered for information on more than 60 unsolved cases in Western Australia.