Moving away or breaking the law. These are the options for gay couples who want to access assisted reproductive technology or surrogacy.
WA’s weird same-sex surrogacy ban
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.
Pent up travel bugs cross the ditch
Queenstown is bracing for a rush of travel-hungry Australians to land in New Zealand’s adventure capital.
Smile, it’s free
A group of female specialists in Perth are providing free dental and oral care to victims of domestic violence.
Pinpointing podcast popularity
Australian listeners flocked to podcasts during the pandemic and experts say momentum will only grow.
The healing power of truth-telling
New state government funding for the Carrolup project recognises the importance of sharing Indigenous truths.
Phoning it in
More people will be eligible to vote by phone this federal election, due to high numbers isolating with COVID.
Sausage with a side of democracy
As Federal Election day nears, the tradition of the Democracy Sausage is attracting more voters.