Are fines alone enough to stop animal cruelty?
By Wirnida Azman Recent high profile cases of animal cruelty in Western Australia have raised questions about the adequacy of…
Online service matches homeowners with globetrotting pet sitters
By Kenan Beaumont Aussie home and pet owners are turning to a global matchmaking website to find suitable sitters while…
Young Australians Push to Dump Big Banks Putting Barrier Reef at Risk
By David Salvaire The Australian Youth Climate Coalition is leading a push for people to dump banks that support the…
Cutting penalty rates a high price to pay, say part-time and casual workers
By Chelsea Rice Landmark changes in South Australia to penalty rates for weekend work have prompted industry groups to call…
Future of Freeway Advertising Billboards in the Dark
By Claire Watson The state government is still deciding the fate of 10 giant electronic billboards destined for Perth’s freeway…
Aborigines protest community closure plan in Heirisson Island sit-in
By Claire Egan The WA government’s decision to close up to 150 remote Aboriginal communities has sparked uproar with protesters…
Is the death bell tolling for live music in Perth?
By David Salvaire Perth is losing live music venues at an alarming rate. With the recent closure of Deville’s Pad,…