Perth is hosting one of the only Hindu festival celebrations in the world because of the pandemic.
Nine nights of Navratri
High rise plan for Karrinyup
Karrinyup residents are waiting to hear whether Stirling council will back or oppose a high rise development plan.
Bottleneck in demand for mental health services
COVID-19’s psychological impacts are driving a surge of demand for treatment that WA’s mental health practitioners are struggling to keep up with.
Flying into the pandemic
The West Aussies risking travel to virus-hit countries.
Knitting for those in need
It’s the first week of winter and a special community group is allowed to knit together again.
Pride month about support and connection
Sydney Pride Festival 2020 offers free online entertainment, education and support.
Porch placemaking week kicks off
Porches everywhere get a makeover as people join the placemaking movement.
Sun, surf and unemployment
High unemployment rates often result in low morale, so how are the people of Bunbury coping?
Public art makes a splash in WA
Boring water pumps and electrical cabinets get a makeover into public art by the Water Corporation’s mural program.
Feed the need
Top chefs are volunteering their time to create meals for vulnerable people.
One person’s trash is another’s treasure
An online community is encouraging the world to buy nothing, give freely and share creatively.
New guidelines for swimmers as restrictions ease
As phase 2 restrictions are relaxed, what safety measures need to be kept as we begin the return to normality?
A virtual lifeline for local art
How the City of Perth is keeping local arts and culture healthy during the pandemic.
Rescue the raiders
Junior Footy team launches petition to save Higgins Park as their home ground.
The return of Cold Nips
The community swimming group welcomes easing of restrictions on public gatherings.
Hikes and swims: firsts for refugees
Community programs are using alternative ways to resettle refugees into Australia.
Newspapers on life support
Digital platforms broke their revenue models, now COVID-19 has put them on life-support. What can save local newspapers?