With a cost-of-living crisis, plus sustainability and mental health concerns on the rise, young people are increasingly finding sanctuary in their garden.
Seeds of hope
The geography of thinking
Geography is “undoubtedly” impacting the way we think, according to behaviour experts.
Bin York’s rubbish plan
We live in a throw away society. Yet with waste increasing and landfills brimming, it’s becoming clear there is no ‘away.’ Where should the state’s waste go?
Perth Zoo: Aging with grace
Perth Zoo turns 125 on October 17. Can this old-timer stay relevant?
A chilling outlook
Winter is over, and because of the continued impacts of climate change it was Australia’s hottest on record.
CAT bus fuss
Fremantle City Council has decided to cease running the free CAT bus service, causing community angst and sustainability concerns.
Whatcha gon’ do with all that junk
As another suburb calls it quits on their annual bulk collection, experts worry more rubbish will be headed to landfill.
Western Australia’s Louvre
WA is home to some of the oldest art in the world. Murujuga is culturally significant, but endangered. Now it may be about to get UN protection.
Racing against time: UN declares war on plastic
A report released by the United Nations suggests it’s possible to reduce 80 per cent of plastic emissions by 2040.
Do good things really come in trees?
The City of Nedlands has proposed an amendment to protect old trees. But some residents say it’s an overreach of council powers.
Councils stop trees from the chop
Affluent councils in Perth are leading the state in local laws to protect tree canopies.
Spotlight on Star Swamp blaze
Locals are reeling from a fire that swept through acres of bushland at the popular reserve in Perth.
Perth’s climate refugees headed south?
With the climate warming in Perth many researchers suggest that people may seek to move to different parts of the state to escape.
Rockingham makes waves as submarine hub
Rockingham is expecting a surge of opportunity following the $8 billion investment into its local naval base.
Spokes of joy
A group of volunteers has found a unique way to connect vulnerable communities across the city.
Local lids given longer life
A new Facebook group offers people the opportunity to reduce their plastic waste by matching spare container parts.
Back from the brink, with bite
Improved environmental conditions in Singapore have brought the local otter back from near extinction. But there have been unexpected consequences.