Two of WA’s most important councils are facing calls to end reciting Christian prayers as part of official proceedings.
Councils urged to say amen to prayers
Go West: WA calls for international students
While the State Government announces more funding to attract international students, many already in WA are feeling the pinch.
Standing in the shadow of the moon
Perth will see one of its most significant solar eclipses in a decade, and there are plenty of ways to view it safely.
NASA lands in Perth
NASA scientist Henry Throop has arrived in WA ahead of the much-anticipated solar eclipse in Exmouth.
“Death by a thousand cuts”
WA’s black cockatoos are under threat from the cumulative impact of land clearing and conservationists are calling for action.
Out of touch
Fidget toys are considered to be an important tool for students with ADHD, but some schools have banned them.
Renaming ‘Nyi Nyi Bidi’
The street name of one of the oldest streetscapes in Australia has officially been replaced in a change welcomed by the Indigenous community.
AiGED care?
AI is a hot topic of conversation and there is a staffing crisis is aged care. Could artificial intelligence enhance the sector?
Young polly syndrome
Young politicians across Australia worry about trolling and abuse discouraging others from running in elections.
Mining AI for all it’s worth
Like it or not, AI technology is set to change the face of engineering in WA’s mining sector.
Trialling a cure for Alzheimer’s?
Curtin researchers are looking for more volunteers to help aid research into a possible cure for Alzheimer’s.
Belt up or pay up
New hi-tech point-to-point cameras are set to improve safety on our major roads.
Syphilis: STI on the rise
Despite more than a decade of campaigns the rates of syphilis continue to skyrocket in WA.
Working women demand better deal
Will new regulations about reporting gender pay gaps make any real difference?
Pleas to make Cockburn Sound nuke free
Could federal plans to invest $8 billion developing HMAS Stirling to house nuclear-powered submarines be a recipe for disaster?
Perth councils face budget strain
Large-scale projects are at risk as local governments in Perth struggle under increasing economic pressure.
Pop culture for loan
A suburban library in Perth is putting library services on the map at this year’s Oz Comic Con.