With the pandemic keeping him in Perth, director, playwright, teacher and artist Chris Edmund reflects on his endless quest to keep moving.
Home is where the art is
Flower power
The annual tulip festival is back and blooming in Armadale.
How proud?
A recent anti-lockdown protest in King’s Park saw ‘The Proud Boys’ in attendance, sparking concerns about radicalisation in WA.
Age before duty
With local government elections looming, aspiring young politicians are working hard to prove youth is a benefit, not a barrier.
One small step, one giant leap
Launch countdown is on for the Curtin University-made Binar-1 satellite, in an Australian first.
Don’t fear, volunteer
Vaccine awareness is a hot topic, but medical researchers say there’s a shortage of volunteers for vaccine trials for many other conditions.
Rockdown
Perth music schools have had to adapt their teaching to survive the pandemic.
Perth’s Paralympic power
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic games began this week, with many WA athletes taking part.
Senior security
The State Government has brought back a home security rebate for elderly people, with representative bodies giving a tick of approval.
Honouring Vietnam veterans
The Vietnam War began more than 50 years ago, but Australia’s veterans continue to commemorate those who served and died.
Stills and thrills
The State Library of Western Australia is hosting the World Press Photo Exhibition.
Fixed data needs fixing
Census officers are working through this week to collect data on homeless people in Perth, but advocates worry the numbers are flawed.
Scooter commuter
The WA Road Commission wants restrictions eased on E-Rideables, to help fuel their rise.
Bush boost for mental health
The State Government has announced extra money for regional mental health initiatives, but will it help?
Radioheads
Perth radio staple RTRFM is tuning up its annual funding drive, as the money for vital community radio services gets tighter every year.
Un-bol-ievable
Perth’s South Sudanese community is in raptures after the Olympic feats of Peter Bol in the 800m final.
Government urged to act on homeless deaths
Homeless Aboriginal protestors are camping outside WA’s parliament calling for more funds to tackle the housing crisis, saying it’s costing lives.