Advocates say the Opposition’s anti-immigration Budget response highlights the importance of community refugee support programs.
No refuge
Beaky blinders
The City of Stirling is proposing a ban on fishing in some bodies of water following injuries to bird life, but not everyone is happy.
Daddy cool
Late 90s and early 2000s alternative rock bands, known as “divorced dad rock” bands, are being revitalised by new Gen Z fans.
No barriers to barristers
There’s a push to improve access to legal advice as cost-of-living pressures increase.
Cruise control
What is speedrunning, and why are people targeting the Church of Scientology in Perth?
Gas tax ignites debate
Experts and the Greens say a higher tax on Australia’s gas exports could raise money for important public services.
Puck around and find out
Heated Rivalry, the queer sports romance, is drawing large crowds of fans together in Perth for watch parties and quiz nights.
Renters gearing up for relief
Will slashing the Capital Gains Tax discount and removing negative gearing have a positive impact on Perth’s disastrous rental market?
Reef grief
Woodside’s annual general meeting has been disrupted by protestors condemning the Browse Basin gas project.
That ’70s glow
A new poll says a majority of Australians would much rather be living in the 1970’s.
Prickle praise party
Why are people planning a ‘worshipping’ event at Perth’s most famous cactus?
Fee fighter
The City of Perth’s youngest councillor is fighting for cheaper visas for international graduate students.
Holiday plans tanked
Fuel prices are putting travellers and tourism operators under the pump this Easter.
Trams rights activists
The City of Perth has trams back on the agenda for the CBD, evoking memories of the Perth light rail system that once existed.
Pressures inflated for regional students
The NAB’s prediction of higher inflation rates is set to hit country and international students the hardest.
Lightning strikes thrice
Unexpected storms in Perth this morning led to three people being struck by lightning, and caused multiple traffic incidents.
Tiny train fans and friends
Why has a Perth-based YouTube channel of model train videos just clocked over 11 million views? Let’s explore.