Disability advocates have slammed proposed changes to the NDIS which they say will rob people of tailored support. thewest.com.au/politics/ndis/…

Parents are the target of a new consent series aiming to end staggering rates of sexual and gender-based violence in Australia. thewest.com.au/politics/feder…

Drinks giants undertaking water extraction in Perth’s hills could be targeted with higher council rates. thewest.com.au/politics/local…

After another tragedy on WA roads, one local says his concerns over the safety of Farrington Road have been ignored for 20 years. thewest.com.au/politics/local…

Social homes for 28 rough sleepers, a new support centre and two pro bono dental clinics in Fremantle are one step closer after $22 million in donations. thewest.com.au/news/wa/st-pat…

Venues, musicians and local government reps fronted a Parliamentary inquiry into the challenges the music industry faces in WA. perthnow.com.au/local-news/per…

Flights are booked and visas have been paid for a $168,000 AUKUS delegation to the US, but the Town of East Fremantle this week came close to cancelling the trip. buff.ly/4cuM4Gw

A Perth principal says she is impressed with a 15-year-old student who saved the life of a man while she walked home from school. buff.ly/4e4lQM3

State and Federal Governments are confident the $430 million Fremantle Traffic bridge can be delivered by 2026 despite constraints across the construction sector. buff.ly/3Z7tRM8

An accidental time capsule offering a snapshot into life in Fremantle 100 years ago has been uncovered beneath the floorboards of its Town Hall. buff.ly/3B4rbFi

Local governments are simply “playing the hand they’ve been dealt” when preparing for AUKUS impacts, representatives say. thewest.com.au/politics/aukus…

The City of Fremantle has backed the overhaul of a former TAFE site in Beaconsfield into more than 150 new residential dwellings. buff.ly/3YJIDrX

A coding error made by the WA Electoral Commission resulted in 12,000 Fremantle voters being issued incorrect ballots for a local council election, a court has been told. buff.ly/4e7LTSg

Privileged to chat with Sarah this week on her journey through substance abuse and running a virtual-reality workplace training company. perthnow.com.au/local-news/per…

Industry experts say the State Government’s proposed reform to double the $20,000 cap for unregistered builders is still not enough. thewest.com.au/business/const…

EXCLUSIVE: A Booragoon-based business is behind a new 'dumbphone' exclusively for children, which offers no functionality apart from texts and calls. buff.ly/3UTjdWy

A Perth business dedicated to reconditioning and reusing lithium battery cells says it is experiencing an 'unbelievable' amount of demand from consumers across WA. buff.ly/4fWAi9Z

A demographic in Perth is facing a particularly high risk of succumbing to scams by cyber criminals. buff.ly/3ZG3Jry

WA’s first Gidget House has opened for parents experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety. buff.ly/49w9U4Y

Union reps say teacher shortages are increasingly impacting larger regional centres in Queensland. abc.net.au/news/2025-01-2…