A lack of VAD trained health professionals means the few registered doctors are struggling to meet demand.
Slow start for voluntary assisted dying
Plight of the penguins
Penguin Island’s famous residents are in peril and it seems rising sea temperatures are to blame.
Producing perfection
Despite sustainability pledges, supermarkets continue to demand flawless fresh produce, with a huge toll on fruit growers.
Syphilis surge highlights health inequity
The old-fashioned STI is disproportionately affecting Aboriginal communities in WA.
STIgmatised
STIs are on the rise in the younger demographic, and they’re not being talked about enough.
Decolonisation through women’s art
Female artists are fighting for their confidence and empowerment through arts.
Looking to rent
The government-stimulated building boom might not be enough to ease rental pressures in Perth any time soon.
Bushfire season: WA prepares
DFES, DBCA and volunteer bushfire brigades are preparing for this year’s bushfire season
Leaded veg? No thanks
Getting your patch tested for lead can ease concerns about toxicity.
Grassroots support key to sporting success
If grassroots sporting programs for Aboriginal children lack funding, what happens to the number of Indigenous Olympians in the future?
Death by a thousand tweets
Cancel culture may seem like an abstract online phenomenon but the repercussions are very real for those who are cancelled.
Blessing or poisoned Chalice?
The lives of locals in the Toodyay region may change dramatically, after a “world-class discovery” of precious minerals was made.
Mean green upcycling…
What is the ‘new’ cool today? Re-purposing old material is something our economy is screaming for, but is anything being done in Perth?
World Cup kicks goals for Australia
When the FIFA Women’s World Cup comes to town in 2023, the impact on the next generation of players will be huge.
The reality of reality TV
Former reality TV stars tell their stories about their struggle with mental health, as Married at First Sight is under investigation.
Butchers’ livelihoods at steak
Booming beef prices are good for graziers, but they’re putting butchers in a tight spot when it comes to staying in business.
Uni entry shake-up highlights ATAR issues
As WA students prepare to sit their ATAR exams, the pressure is off for those who have already received university offers.