Advocates warn the Opposition’s anti-immigration Budget response may jeopardise vital refugee support programs.
No refuge
Budget doesn’t cut it
The WA state budget has drawn criticism for not sufficiently addressing cost-of-living and inflation pressures.
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?
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.
Fishers reeling from ban
Opposition MPs and advocacy groups have rallied against the State Government’s demersal fishing ban today.
Out of the shadows
Sex workers don’t usually speak to journalists, but asked about the laws that control their working conditions, they had a lot to say.
Locals worried about wind farm views
A proposed offshore wind farm in WA’s southwest has concerned locals, worried about their visual amenities and marine life.
The Republic of [Western] Australia?
Republicanism and secessionism have existed in WA for a long time. But can they get along?
A local socialist alternative
A new party has entered Western Australia’s political sphere, and it claims to be far from your typical political party.
What are you voting for, Swan?
The Federal Election is on the horizon, so it’s time to know what your candidates are offering.
Independents day
A political scientist says the rise of independent candidates will be a factor in rural and regional electorates in this weekend’s election.
Adoption rates reach record low
Child welfare experts and advocates respond to the latest data on adoption rates.
The final countdown
As tallying finally wraps up for the Fremantle seat in the state election, questions are still being asked about polling day problems.
Pill testing debate rocks on
Pill testing at festivals has been a divisive topic over recent years, so what’s the hold-up?
Frontier island futures
Australia’s sub-Antarctic islands need protecting. The experts tell us why.
A progressive period
Period advocacy groups are backing a move for Perth’s public toilets to provide period products.