As Perth businesses say they’re crying out for workers, what’s stopping young people from re-entering the workforce?
Working nine to skive
Cross my heart
Young LGBTQ people with religious backgrounds have a particular view on the PM’s pledge to address issues of religious discrimination.
Panel pain
Canning Vale residents with solar panels say they are feeling the strain as electricity bills skyrocket and they are searching for answers.
Thunder and frightening
Homelessness Week has collided with WA’s severe storms, and advocates say it highlights the need for more crisis accomodation.
Pool plans sunk
The future of an $80 million recreation centre hangs in the balance as some locals rage at South Perth council.
Transport troubles
What is it like navigating the public transport system as a wheelchair user, or a person with vision impairment?
WA’s weird same-sex surrogacy ban
Moving away or breaking the law. These are the options for gay couples who want to access assisted reproductive technology or surrogacy.
We should start a podcast
There’s more than 850,000 podcasts active today but this number could get a lot higher.
Should schools have pets?
Is it a good idea to have dogs in school classrooms? Some say dogs have a calming influence, others have concerns.
Roughin’ the rain
Homelessness in Australia is a perennial problem, but organisations are stepping up to put an end to the hardship.
Fighting for each other
While a Royal Commission investigates suicides in the military, former defence personnel still struggle to readjust to civilian life.
Children’s language resilient to masks
Despite challenges posed by wearing masks, a Perth speech pathologist says children are surprisingly adaptable.
Periods in the press
Lydia Ko’s refreshing post-round interview earlier this month marks another step towards smashing the stigma around periods and sport.
Donating in vein
Australia is under increasing pressure to review ‘stigmatising’ restrictions on gay and bisexual men donating blood.
Flocking like sea-gals
What began as a viral video has evolved into a community, inviting women of all body types to wake up at dawn for a plunge into the ocean.
Sri Lankan Australians show solidarity
Perth’s Sri Lankan community is calling on the Australian government for action, and help.
Match payments a force for change
Players say new match payments are just the “beginning of growth” for women’s rugby in WA.