More than 1000 Australians have died from COVID-19 in 2025. The disease is still in the community.
The virus hasn’t vanished
Borderline breakdown
Experts and separated families reflect on the fifth anniversary of Australian border closures due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Easing the toll of being a voll
Community groups hope a new campaign will encourage Western Australians to take up volunteering.
Spokes of joy
A group of volunteers has found a unique way to connect vulnerable communities across the city.
The kids are alright
A new survey shows young people’s mental health and wellbeing has actually improved in Australia.
Covirgins
WA has the highest COVID-19 death toll in the country, but many people have yet to catch the disease, and scientists aren’t sure why.
Children’s language resilient to masks
Despite challenges posed by wearing masks, a Perth speech pathologist says children are surprisingly adaptable.
WA records six COVID deaths
Cases continue to rise, with more than 17,000 reported across the state yesterday.
Gambling with COVID: the other epidemic
Australians are set to lose $1.2 billion dollars on gambling this coming year.
COVID in the classroom
With mask mandates set to be eased across the state, some teachers remain concerned about the risk of COVID-19 in schools.
Yagan where?
Businesses in troubled Yagan Square have welcomed state government funding aimed at revitalising the area.
Not-for-pandemic
Annalakshmi on the Swan’s not-for-profit restaurant was an Elizabeth Quay staple. Then COVID-19 happened.
Catching kindness
The pandemic has taken a toll on healthcare workers. In WA, volunteers like Stephanie Dekens are helping to take the load off the frontline.
Restriction friction
WA’s eased COVID-19 restrictions may not bring significant improvements for some event promoters and small businesses.
WA records three more COVID-19 deaths
The Perth metro area continues to record the highest number of new cases, followed by the South-West.
Adopt, not shop
The pandemic saw a rise in furry friends being adopted, but many more are still seeking homes.
Swapping office for home
Three surprising impacts of the work from home shift.