Launched in January, Western Australia’s $10,000 Build a Life in WA initiative aims to ease the state’s housing crisis.
Skills flow into WA
Conversion practices still legal in WA
The WA Government has put banning conversion practices on the back burner, despite nearly three years of promises to pass legislation.
Tap water troubles
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?
Fighting for a cold one
Curtin University’s drinks venues are losing consumers because of the rising price of beer.
Sending a message for Palestine
It’s been eight months since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war and Australia’s pro-Palestine activists are getting creative in their fight.
Calls to close inflation gap
A Perth economist is calling on the Federal Government to do more, as reports find lower income earners are suffering more than higher earners.
Electricity deal sparks concern
Energy experts say a multi-billion dollar deal to modernise WA’s electricity grid is a short circuit, not a solution.
Small fly, big problems
Grape growers in the Swan Valley say they’re set to lose thousands of dollars because of an invasive pest.
Easing the toll of being a voll
Community groups hope a new campaign will encourage Western Australians to take up volunteering.
Botoxic discrimination
Botox injections can help people with cerebral palsy and survivors of stroke to move more freely – but there’s a price to pay.
Swamp 1: Developers 0
Grass continues to grow on the swampy land earmarked for the high-rise Waterbank development near Trinity College.
For the fallen
The announcement of a royal commission into veteran and ADF member suicides is being welcomed by local support groups.
“He thought he was going to die”
For some in Perth, the coup in Myanmar is close to home, and they’re taking to the streets to demand more action.
Flying’s finally back, but at what cost?
A federal incentive to boost the country’s tourism sector has polarised public opinion.
‘Dog Amendment Bill’ or dog’s breakfast?
Puppy farming in Western Australia needs to stop, but is this the way to do it? Proposed legislation has some breeders worried.
Leave no small business behind
Easing of restrictions has helped some and crushed others but are the new rules practical for small businesses?
Preschool pandemic package
A Perth-wide childcare chain says the government’s new plan will help essential workers.