Could a decision in May by Mundaring Council herald the end of a planning saga brewing since 2018?
The uphill battle
A halting hemp industry
Homegrown hemp building products struggle to find a footing in Australia’s construction sector.
Finally: protection for Aboriginal cultural sites
New state legislation and funding aim to protect our Aboriginal heritage sites.
Voting on the Voice in WA
Why are so many West Australians not convinced about the Voice to parliament?
Too old to rule?
How old is too old to be an Australian political leader and is ability more important than age?
Stay well WA
This winter there’s a new threat to our health – the flu and COVID together. The advice: be prepared.
Women’s safety extended
Perth City Council has decided to extend the Safe Night Space programme until May giving women a secure place to sleep at night.
The gym generation
More young people than ever before are flocking to the gym. Why is this happening now?
Country footy carries on
Australia’s game is thriving in our regions, but the reasons keeping it strong are not on the field.
No hands kneaded?
As the baking industry struggles to find staff, is bread “untouched by the human hand” the way of the future?
Mum’s the word
A hole in the care market led a Perth woman to create a business model based on the role of an everyday mum.
Ballroom culture: Houses, 007s, kiki? Come inside.
Meet the creative and colourful new-old culture now blossoming in Perth.
Skatepark ‘shredded’ too soon
Residents of Piara Waters and Harrisdale are divided over a decision to remove a local skatepark, only years after it was built.
Young renters tighten belts
New data has found some on youth allowance are surviving on less than $15 a day. We take a look at how students are fairing.
Competing with the gift of life
About 1,500 athletes from around the world are competing in Perth this week, but they have already won the gift of life.
Volunteer firefighters ignite PTSD debate
A new legislative agreement offering presumptive PTSD coverage is a success for career firefighters, however, volunteers say they’re left out.
National push for sepsis awareness
Health experts and the public have come together for Australia’s first paediatric sepsis awareness week.