The State Government has announced extra money for regional mental health initiatives, but will it help?
Bush boost for mental health
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.
Brewing hope
The homelessness crisis is WA is at an all time high, and local cafes are banding together to raise funds.
Being their eyes
An app that connects visually impaired people to sighted helpers worldwide is changing the lives of both users and volunteers in WA.
Resumes for retirees
More mature people than ever are trying to get back into the workforce, but are battling age discrimination. However, there is help.
The age of respect
Should respect come automatically with age, or does it need to be constantly earned?
A hit in the park
Walking hockey was brought to Perth 18 months ago and encourages people to start playing, or get back into hockey.
Tea and scones, and TikTok?
The Country Women’s Association is looking for younger women to be a part of their evolution.
Remember me
Research shows listening and participating in music can ease anxiety and bring back lost memories in dementia patients.
Senior sex toys
What does it mean for a sex toy to be accessible for all ages?
Dying to drive
Teenagers and under 25’s remain the most at-risk group for serious accidents on the road. Why hasn’t this changed?
The final siren
The Olympics is on. The football codes are hanging in there, but COVID-19 continues to disrupt a huge number of local sports.
Back biking
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in bicycle sales across WA.
Stirring the pot
We hear about it all the time, but what would the legalisation of cannabis look like in WA, and how close is it?
App activism
Social media activism is on the rise, but experts say there are downsides to relying on problematic platforms for our sense of social justice.