Community rallies to protect Indigenous Australians from coronavirus
September 19, 2020
Everyday Australians and businesses are digging deep in their hearts and pockets to help keep our most vulnerable populations safe from COVID-19. Aboriginal-lead charity organisation Children’s Ground is leading a fundraising campaign to provide disadvantaged indigenous families with resources ...
‘In My Blood It Runs’ documentary sparks change
September 19, 2020
Australian documentary In My Blood It Runs has ignited a campaign for change in the way indigenous kids are treated in our schools and prisons. The documentary, by director Maya Newell, follows 10-year-old Arrernte Aboriginal boy, Dujuan Hoosan, over three years of his childhood in Alice Springs. In the film we see Dujuan st...
Biking, fishing and gardening: the hobbies helping small business
Brianna Melville, Reporter
September 19, 2020
For the most-part, COVID-19 restrictions wreaked havoc on Australia’s economy, but for some small businesses, our new lifestyles have delivered unprecedented support. Bank West data shows that since being in isolation, West Australians are spending much more money on bikes, gardening supplies and...
COVID-Safe: But is everyone downloading it?
Brad Fullgrabe
September 14, 2020
With the curve flattening according to health experts and the new release of COVID-safe app by the federal government. Statistics show more five million people have downloaded the application from the Australian app store within the first week. The question remains: will everyone download the...
Severe weather: a part of Perth’s landscape
Rhys Gardiner, Reporter
September 7, 2020
Wild weather has returned to the news once again as Perth is battered by the last gasps of the cyclone season. However, it is far from the first time the city has been lashed by the elements. The remnants of tropical cyclone Mangga passed over the metro area on May 24, causing damage to property...
Roe-8 is ditched for good
Brianna Melville, Reporter
September 7, 2020
Those who have been campaigning to save the Beeliar wetlands are celebrating the end of the war over Roe-8, but many say there now needs to be more focus on other areas that still need protection. The State Government has announced that the wetlands are now part of an “A-class conservation reserve,”...
Children’s mental health throughout COVID-19 pandemic
Natalie Escobar, Reporter
May 17, 2020
Throughout these tough times, many of us have struggled with our mental health. Although, many people might not realise that COVID-19 has also impacted children’s mental health. Kids Helpline has been one way children who are struggling through the pandemic can find support. According to Kids...
Stirling Women’s Shed – from power tools to empowerment
Madelin Hayes
April 13, 2020
If you’ve ever wanted to learn a thing or two about plumbing, composting or water-wise gardening, now is the time. The City of Stirling has launched a 12 month Women’s Shed pilot program to consider the benefits of establishing a Shed at the Innaloo Sportsmen’s Club. The idea stemmed from...
PM shelves discrimination inquiry
Nicholas Doyle
April 13, 2020
The Federal Government has shelved an inquiry which would have provided laws to protect LGBTIQ+ students and teachers from being expelled or fired on the grounds of religious beliefs. The inquiry was first put forward to the Australian Law Reform Commission in April last year and had a deadline of December 2020. Attorney general Christian Porter has now post...
Perth brewers helping to fight Coronavirus
Grenville Francis, Writer
April 3, 2020
Two Perth brewers have come together to create a drop far more precious than they’ve got on tap: hand sanitiser. SPINIFEX Brewing Co. and Limestone Coast Brewery are lending their helping, and sanitised, hands to the creation of SPINIFEX Protect. John Gibbs, master brewer of SPINIFEX Brewing...
Perth online marketplace launching to help small businesses
Amber Wilkinson
April 1, 2020
A new online marketplace has launched to help WA businesses doing it tough as a result of the Coronavirus. The initiative was sparked by Perth local Pieta Sharpe, the director of blog, Perth Happenings - a site focusing on WA events and businesses. When the government announced event cancellations...
Perth school keeping the doors open amid COVID-19
Grenville Francis, Writer
March 20, 2020
Today, the school siren welcomed Tuart Hill Primary students to think critically and communicate effectively, understand the relationship between concepts and ideas, be creative on canvas and with clay. It also invited teachers to provide a safe and caring environment while fostering a love of learning....