Matilda Castledine won’t let fibular hemimelia stop her from reaching for the stars.
Little lioness
Guiding growing girls
Traditional youth organisations like the Girls’ Brigade and Girl Guides still have members, but their numbers in WA are dwindling.
Royal Show families question affordability
While families who snapped up the 70,000 discounted tickets are ready for the Royal Show, others are wincing at the entry prices.
R U OK? Ask today
Mental health clinicians are urging Australians to ask “R U OK?” every day.
Walking in honour
At dawn on September 12 around 400 people are expected to gather in Kings Park to walk and grieve together.
Rebuilding Te Whare Tapa Wha
More than 3000 miles from home, the Māori diaspora of Perth are staying connected to culture for the sake of their wellbeing.
No refuge
Advocates say the Opposition’s anti-immigration Budget response highlights the importance of community refugee support programs.
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?