Australia’s youth social media ban is finally coming into effect. The big question remains: will it do more harm than good?
Social anxiety behind youth ban
Playing the odds
Young adults are betting more than $200 million each year on everything from AFL to horse racing. What’s driving them to gamble with their future?
Dude, where’s your vote?
With many young people not voting in local government elections, councils are seeking new ways to involve youth.
Class control
New disciplinary guidelines are set to be rolled out in schools, however, they have split opinion.
Funding boost for youth mental health
Government funding for youth mental health support has increased to supply more acute care teams across WA.
Childless by choice
Many young people are hesitant to have children in the face of climate change. But is population control really the solution?
Putting down the booze
Young people are choosing to drink less, but why is that the case?
Boarders overcoming borders
With Do it For Dolly Day nearing and a recent report stating the need to support new high school students, what are the problems boarders face?
Teens ‘tik’ over the limit
TikTok has introduced screen limits for users under the age of 17. Will this help teens to turn off?
Ballroom culture: Houses, 007s, kiki? Come inside.
Meet the creative and colourful new-old culture now blossoming in Perth.
Skatepark ‘shredded’ too soon
Residents of Piara Waters and Harrisdale are divided over a decision to remove a local skatepark, only years after it was built.
Young polly syndrome
Young politicians across Australia worry about trolling and abuse discouraging others from running in elections.
Dance like you mean it
Cultural dance communities in Perth are doing amazing work to empower young people and reconnect them to their heritage.
Speaking out through the arts
Theatre is perhaps one of the only places you can publicly discuss issues such as sexuality and racism in Singapore.
Pen to paper
Are there enough opportunities and support for Perth’s emerging, diverse and young writers?
Feeling the highs and lows
Experts say low self-esteem can lead to anxiety and depression in young people.
Age before duty
With local government elections looming, aspiring young politicians are working hard to prove youth is a benefit, not a barrier.