Perth’s tap water rates among the worst tasting in the country, but will the State Government’s new investment into Perth’s water system fix it?
Tap water troubles
Going off track
Some members of the Churchlands’ community are upset over a proposed road through beloved bushland.
Volunteer vanishing act
Emergency fire volunteer numbers are down. What does that mean for the fire season ahead?
An owl-ful situation
Perth’s owl population is in peril due to harmful rodenticide poisoning.
The gift of thrift
The Curtin Guild is hosting a thrift market all week to try slow down fast fashion.
What’s the buzz about bees?
Do calls for conservation of Australian native bees amount to honey bee hate?
Frontier island futures
Australia’s sub-Antarctic islands need protecting. The experts tell us why.
Up in smoke
With growing awareness of the physical harm caused by vaping, a new initiative in Perth aims to shed light on its environmental impact.
A sea of debris
A garbage truck’s worth of plastic enters the ocean every minute, new research finds.
Concerned out of ten
WA has been ranked worst on the national environmental scorecard. Experts say action is needed now.
Throwing shade
A number of issues are threatening to destroy Perth’s already meagre tree canopy.
The rivers’ health: a birds eye view
Recent algal blooms have raised questions about the health of the Swan River and are posing threats to Perth’s osprey population.
Stopping the wave
Environmental advocates have made a last ditch attempt to save bushland being cleared to make way for surf park in Jandakot.
Hay fever heyday
Climate change has resulted in more pollen in the environment, and for longer, in bad news for sufferers.
Debate on a plate
As the debate between vegans and meat eaters becomes increasingly polarising, how does this affect the people whose diets form part of their identity?
Seeds of hope
With a cost-of-living crisis, plus sustainability and mental health concerns on the rise, young people are increasingly finding sanctuary in their garden.
The geography of thinking
Geography is “undoubtedly” impacting the way we think, according to behaviour experts.