Humpback whale dies after becoming beached in Port Kennedy in Perth’s south
A humpback whale has died after it became beached on a sand bank in shallow water at Port…
Australia grapples with child psychiatrist shortage as experts warn of consequences
Experts are warning younger children are presenting with increasingly complex mental health needs as a new report predicts…
Black swan ‘wipe-out’ from bird flu predicted as dead birds wash up along WA coast
More than a dozen dead birds have been reported along Western Australia’s southern coastline as the state braces…
Deadly H5 bird flu variant detected in Australia for first time in Esperance seabird
The deadly H5 variant of avian influenza has been detected in a bird that washed up on a…
‘No credible plan’ for mental health overhaul promised after WA teenager’s death
Efforts to transform mental health supports for Western Australian children and teenagers risk never being delivered without major…
Fremantle Dockers player Nathan O’Driscoll opens up about mental health struggles in emotional post
Fremantle Dockers player Nathan O’Driscoll has revealed his mental health struggles in an emotional social media post, amid…
Why WA’s unique history has it leading the pack on ADHD medication prescriptions
Perth and southern Western Australia account for seven of Australia’s 10 highest ADHD-prescribing neighbourhoods, raising questions about why…
What is the WA government saying about fuel disruption amid the Middle East war?
We’re doing all we can to address the situation — but don’t panic. We’ve appointed a fuel security…
Petrol prices surge across Australia, long queues at fuel stations amid Middle East war
Petrol retailers across the nation are being accused of “unconscionable” behaviour by preying on people’s anxieties as fuel…
ABC Radio Perth begins broadcasting on FM frequency 102.5 after a century of AM
After more than a century broadcasting on AM, the ABC has moved to a brand new FM frequency…
Perth financial advisor Anthony Paul Torre jailed for taking more than $1 million from clients
Victims of a fraudulent financial advisor say they were forced to survive on just $63 a fortnight and…
The importance of preparing for death and creating an end-of-life health care plan
Dying in sudden, unexpected circumstances is not something people factor into their life plan. Generally, we like to…