Homelessness Week has collided with WA’s severe storms, and advocates say it highlights the need for more crisis accomodation.
Thunder and frightening
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.
Children’s language resilient to masks
Despite challenges posed by wearing masks, a Perth speech pathologist says children are surprisingly adaptable.
Flocking like sea-gals
What began as a viral video has evolved into a community, inviting women of all body types to wake up at dawn for a plunge into the ocean.
Sri Lankan Australians show solidarity
Perth’s Sri Lankan community is calling on the Australian government for action, and help.
When reproductive rights become political
What will the potential overturn of the Roe versus Wade abortion legislation mean for Australian women?
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.
“Older voters tend to die off”
We investigate how TikTok and WeChat are the newest social media platforms being used by politicians.
Scooter safety scare
Two major e-scooter accidents and the second death this year raise questions over road safety.
Giant tribute to Noongar women
A 6m high puppet who walks and talks is lighting up the CBD to celebrate First Nations women.
Yagan where?
Businesses in troubled Yagan Square have welcomed state government funding aimed at revitalising the area.
Rising costs, rising stress
As living costs increase at record rates, young people are finding it harder to manage.
Not-for-pandemic
Annalakshmi on the Swan’s not-for-profit restaurant was an Elizabeth Quay staple. Then COVID-19 happened.
Keys to the house
With the federal election to be announced soon, marginal WA seats could be very significant to Australia.
Restriction friction
WA’s eased COVID-19 restrictions may not bring significant improvements for some event promoters and small businesses.
WA records three more COVID-19 deaths
The Perth metro area continues to record the highest number of new cases, followed by the South-West.