Rockingham is expecting a surge of opportunity following the $8 billion investment into its local naval base.
Rockingham makes waves as submarine hub
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.
Local Perth species faces extinction
Conservationists say a unique species of turtle could vanish from Perth unless action is taken now.
Shoring up the future
Volunteers are trying to turn the tide for one of Perth’s most important rivers.
Wild spring, you make my heart sing
Fresh funding is being rolled out to ‘rewild’ gardens at homes across Perth.
Wasting away
Australia ranks as one of the most wasteful nations in the world, and a small Perth start-up is trying to get businesses to avoid landfill.
Help on hand for the shift from plastic
The hospitality industry is being offered support to implement the upcoming ban on single-use plastic.
Hot and bothered
As temperatures begin to climb for another hot summer, climate anxiety and helplessness is getting worse in young people.
Mean green upcycling…
What is the ‘new’ cool today? Re-purposing old material is something our economy is screaming for, but is anything being done in Perth?
Detrimental rentals
Clothing rental services have experienced a boom in recent years, but there may be an unexpected environmental cost.
Beeliar wetlands protected under new laws
How new laws protecting the wetlands from future development will benefit the environment and community.
Nurture through nature
The Perth Kids’ Bridge is about to open, and experts say the connection to nature will benefit sick children.
Talking trash
Recycling in WA is about to be supercharged by a multimillion dollar government funding injection.
Charitable strokes for different folks
A wheelchair accessible car and carbon offsetting are just some of the reasons Perth swimmers will be going Port to Pub this Saturday.
The sci-fi solution to climate change
Climate engineering could be our last option before the earth becomes a hot mess.