Local artists are defying odds and breaking through to the national music scene. However, it doesn’t come without challenges.
Fight or flight
Returning the care
This carers week aims to recognise and support family and friend carers who devote their time to helping others.
Perth Zoo: Aging with grace
Perth Zoo turns 125 on October 17. Can this old-timer stay relevant?
Athlete to pet: transitioning greyhounds
Hundreds of racing greyhounds retire each year, with each one transitioning from an athlete to a pet.
Funding Perth’s fun
New government funding helping keep the Royal Show affordable and educational.
Choosing to be lucky
From the classroom to the club, 33grey is making noise in the quiet city of Perth.
Control-alt-complete
Perth content creators say new AI technology could change journalism for the better, despite the concerns of experts.
A sky full of opportunity
WA musicians are tuning into the chance to open for Coldplay later this year.
No respect
Universities Australia has cut its anti-sexual violence campaign despite significant taxpayer funding, and advocates are furious.
The death doulas
Have you ever heard of a death doula? The number of West Australians using their ‘end of life’ service is growing.
Art starter
Can young people make a living from art? A new State Government plan is hoping to promote opportunity for WA artists.
Whatcha gon’ do with all that junk
As another suburb calls it quits on their annual bulk collection, experts worry more rubbish will be headed to landfill.
The fellowship of the ring
A new Perth trend called ‘men’s circles’ is encouraging conversations between men to overcome mental health barriers.
The laneway festivals
Explore how one North Beach resident’s creative passions for laneway regeneration is changing attitudes and behaviours.
The search for Perth’s ‘perfect pigeon’
Perth’s pigeon racing community is small but dedicated, breeding pigeons every year as they look for their elusive ‘perfect pigeon.’
Choosing child-free
As fertility rates decline across Australia and more couples live without children, something else is on the rise: child-free communities.
Branching away from STEM
While stakeholders steer women into STEM pathways, some are turning away, discouraged by stereotypes and sexism.