The dangers of nicotine paired with a growing black market are driving calls for stricter regulation of the vaping industry.
Nicotine-flavoured raspberries
Generation vape
Experts say vaping can harm brain development but one in five 18 to 24-year-olds have inhaled from a vape device.
Bandyup butting out
Changes are being rolled out at a WA prison ahead of going smoke-free later this year.
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.
One step at a time
A Perth motorcycle accident survivor says a recent spate of tragic road deaths show more work still needs to be done in awareness and prevention.
Text me
Texting, calling or video calling. Why digital communication is becoming more obvious, but with who?
That sucks
Health authorities in WA are targeting vape sellers as part of a crackdown on rising vape rates in young people.
WA’s weird same-sex surrogacy ban
Moving away or breaking the law. These are the options for gay couples who want to access assisted reproductive technology or surrogacy.
Fighting for each other
While a Royal Commission investigates suicides in the military, former defence personnel still struggle to readjust to civilian life.
Periods in the press
Lydia Ko’s refreshing post-round interview earlier this month marks another step towards smashing the stigma around periods and sport.
Donating in vein
Australia is under increasing pressure to review ‘stigmatising’ restrictions on gay and bisexual men donating blood.
Smile, it’s free
A group of female specialists in Perth are providing free dental and oral care to victims of domestic violence.
Unfazed and unmasked
New ABS data shows fewer Australians are taking precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19.
When reproductive rights become political
What will the potential overturn of the Roe versus Wade abortion legislation mean for Australian women?
WA records six COVID deaths
Cases continue to rise, with more than 17,000 reported across the state yesterday.
Money on your mind – how about 5.7 billion?
A record surplus and a new power rebate are the main talking points of the state budget.