With many young people not voting in local government elections, councils are seeking new ways to involve youth.
Dude, where’s your vote?
Cat got your tongue?
Calls for reform to WA’s cat laws have been growing across the state from wildlife rehabilitators and local governments, so why hasn’t the State Government done anything?
The laneway festivals
Explore how one North Beach resident’s creative passions for laneway regeneration is changing attitudes and behaviours.
Skatepark ‘shredded’ too soon
Residents of Piara Waters and Harrisdale are divided over a decision to remove a local skatepark, only years after it was built.
Councils urged to say amen to prayers
Two of WA’s most important councils are facing calls to end reciting Christian prayers as part of official proceedings.
Young polly syndrome
Young politicians across Australia worry about trolling and abuse discouraging others from running in elections.
Fremantle’s cat conundrum
Local governments are seeking to solve WA’s stray cat problem by banning cats from leaving their owner’s property.
Age before duty
With local government elections looming, aspiring young politicians are working hard to prove youth is a benefit, not a barrier.
Election blues
The local government elections have come and gone, and voting is not in the forefront for most WA residents.
Councils want more say on climate change
Councils urge State Government to step up on clean energy.
Colin Barnett reshuffles Cabinet after WA leadership spill
It’s musical chairs.
Limnios calls for Scaffidi to resign
The Deputy Lord Mayor says the Lord Mayor’s position is ‘untenable’.