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Finding joy in new identities

Western Australia · Western Australia

Finding joy in new identities

The cosplay community in Perth has much to say about the hobby of cosplaying and how it has turned their lives around. On May 24, 2025, the Swan Settlers Market in Herne Hill hosted the Cosplay Market & Competition, the former being Perth’s first cosplay op shop. Many vendors were selling their old costumes, props and fabrics to hobbyists interested in trying out or making new costumes. Cosplay is a form of performance-art all about dressing up …Read Article

Springing into environmental action

A regional nonprofit driven by data-driven solutions, EcoAction Partners (EAP) supports creating more sustainable communities by working with regional governments, utility providers, schools, businesses and residents for climate action. EAP is hosting next week’s waste drop-off and community clean-up days,…Renewable Energy · Western Australia See the Story

Fight for the flightless

The Rockingham council has called for the state government to temporarily ban visitors from Penguin Island to protect the animals, but activists say even more needs to be done. Since 2007, the penguin population has decreased by 94 per cent, with only 114 penguins remaining. The population in 2007 was around 2400 penguins dropping to just over 1500 penguins on the island in 2008. Dawn Jecks says 25% of Penguins on the island die due to watercraf…Rockingham, Australia · Rockingham Read Article

The spectrum of learning

Furthering Autistic Children’s Education and Schooling chairperson Dr Emily Pearce says autism is the fastest growing disability in the world, and without something drastic being done it is only going to become a bigger problem. Her son Samuel, 18, has experienced issues with the schooling system since he was young, struggling with relentless bullying and a lack of understanding from teachers. She says Sam had a difficult school experience that …Autism · Western Australia Read Article

Nursing the system back to health

Healthcare professionals are calling for more support to increase opportunities allowing nurses to better use their high levels of knowledge and skillsets, to help improve and provide better healthcare in Australia. May 12 is International Nurses Day, with the 2025 theme focusing on Caring for nurses strengthens our economies. According to the Australian College of Nursing, 54 per cent of the Australian health workforce is made up of nurses, nur…Health · Perth Read Article

Performers stare down Limelight

Performers and theatregoers say they are disgusted by the Limelight Theatre’s decision to scrap acknowledgements of country before shows. Before their annual general meeting on April 9, the theatre’s former president, Gwen Browning, announced their committee had decided to remove acknowledgements of country from pre-show routines. Naomi Capon backstage with the costumes of Alice by Heart. Photo: Luca Daniel. The reason given was due to percepti…Australia · Australia Read Article

Reach for the Starlight

Starlight Children’s Foundation Super Steps challenge has returned for its second year, encouraging Australians to walk or run 10,000 steps per day in May. Starlight chief executive Louise Baxter says they’re setting ambitious targets. “In 2025, we’re hoping to help even more seriously ill children and their families by increasing our Super Steps fundraising goal. If we reach $1 million, Starlight will be able to bring happiness to over 25,000 s…Sydney, Australia · Sydney Read Article

Many Californians can’t get mental health help. Is it too hard to become a therapist?

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In her home in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Eboni Moen, 42, struggled to find help. Some days she would rock back and forth in her shower, crying uncontrollably and thinking back to her son’s murder. She needed a therapist, she said, someone who could help her process what happened and find appropriate medication. But in rural Amador County, where she lives, mental health providers are few and far between, and it took Moen about…Mental Health · California See the Story

Australia Votes in National Election Amid Global Political Shifts

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Australians are casting their final votes Saturday in a national election campaign dominated by cost-of-living concerns that’s being closely watched abroad for signs of a Donald Trump-inspired swing against conservative candidates.Australia Politics · Australia See the Story

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