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By Caris Harper on May 7, 2026

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Month by month

Time to weigh in

By Amelia Channer-Holmes on June 4, 2020

What is the true cost of our state’s swelling obesity problem?

Pride month about support and connection

By Jade Bradford on June 4, 2020

Sydney Pride Festival 2020 offers free online entertainment, education and support.

Porch placemaking week kicks off

By Madeleine Ang on June 4, 2020

Porches everywhere get a makeover as people join the placemaking movement.

Government app shows desire to quit smoking

By Matthew Paddick on June 4, 2020

User activity on the My QuitBuddy app has quadrupled from last year.

WA to lead the nation on Indigenous burning practices

By Patrick Sullivan on June 4, 2020

Traditional methods will be used by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services to combat the risk of bushfires.

Be bowel cancer aware and get tested this June

By Damon Erceg on June 4, 2020

This June people are encouraged to not only raise money but also awareness of bowel cancer.

Perth protesting for justice

By Tim Maslin-Davies on June 4, 2020

Upheaval in America has sparked protests in Australia, and the people are making their voices heard.

Renewing the call for reconciliation after 20 years

By Isabel Vieira on May 28, 2020

Indigenous Australians are calling for greater youth education as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of Reconciliation Australia.

A space[cubed] for new businesses

By Nicole Lyttle on May 28, 2020

In a climate where businesses are being forced to close, is COVID-19 opening the door for start-up companies?

Not business as usual in the CBD

By Johanna Peres on May 28, 2020

Office workers are crucial for small businesses in the CBD but what could happen if they choose to work remotely?

Sun, surf and unemployment

By Amber Lilley on May 28, 2020

High unemployment rates often result in low morale, so how are the people of Bunbury coping?

Public art makes a splash in WA

By Melissa Sheil on May 28, 2020

Boring water pumps and electrical cabinets get a makeover into public art by the Water Corporation’s mural program.

Celebrate WA Day a new way

By Bella Kitchen on May 28, 2020

WA Day organisers are working hard so everyone can still celebrate our great state, one way or another.

Feed the need

By Amelia Searson on May 28, 2020

Top chefs are volunteering their time to create meals for vulnerable people.

WA jumps on cash for containers bandwagon

By Georgia Hargreaves on May 28, 2020

Start saving your drink containers to receive cash refunds from October 1st.

Targetless country

By Louise Miolin on May 28, 2020

What will communities look like after the closure of Target Country stores?

One person’s trash is another’s treasure

By Nell Van on May 27, 2020

An online community is encouraging the world to buy nothing, give freely and share creatively.

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