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Perth E-Bike Sales Jump 750% as Fuel Prices Soar
Solutions•Apr 6

Perth E-Bike Sales Jump 750% as Fuel Prices Soar

Aussie commuters are ditching their cars for e-bikes as fuel prices surge, with one Perth shop selling 30 e-bikes in 10 days instead of their usual four per week. The shift could save riders thousands while building healthier, greener communities.

ABC Australia•2 min read
Perth's Western Force Stun Queensland Reds 42-19 in Rugby
Sports•Apr 5

Perth's Western Force Stun Queensland Reds 42-19 in Rugby

Australia's most remote rugby team delivered one of the season's biggest upsets, proving distance doesn't diminish determination. The Western Force's commanding victory keeps their historic playoff dreams alive.

Yahoo Sports•2 min read
Remote Australian Community Gets First Home Internet Access
Solutions•Mar 28

Remote Australian Community Gets First Home Internet Access

A remote Indigenous community 2,300km from Perth just got home internet for the first time, thanks to a nonprofit's solar-powered solution. Ngalingkadji residents can now access emergency services, telehealth, and banking even during power outages.

ABC Australia•2 min read
Mayo Clinic Tests Heat Therapy for Stage 4 Cancer
Health & Wellness•Mar 27

Mayo Clinic Tests Heat Therapy for Stage 4 Cancer

Mayo Clinic is now testing a revolutionary cancer treatment that uses heat to fight Stage 4 tumors in just five-minute sessions. The non-invasive therapy could replace chemotherapy and radiation for some patients, eliminating their harsh side effects.

Google News - New Treatment•3 min read
104-Year-Old Conductor Nears World Record in Perth
Community Heroes•Mar 26

104-Year-Old Conductor Nears World Record in Perth

George Franklin still leads his swing band every Monday at 104, just months away from becoming the world's oldest conductor. The WWII veteran has been making music for 97 years and credits it for his long, vibrant life.

Google News - World Record•2 min read
Perth Youth Hub Helps 750 Homeless Kids Find Their Way
Acts of Kindness•Mar 23

Perth Youth Hub Helps 750 Homeless Kids Find Their Way

When 13-year-old Kaya became homeless, she found hope at Passages, a youth hub helping hundreds of young Australians rebuild their lives. The Perth center proves that basics like showers and hot meals can be the foundation for real change.

ABC Australia•3 min read
Aussie Tennis Star, 21, Stuns Top 20 With 5 Straight Wins
Sports•Mar 23

Aussie Tennis Star, 21, Stuns Top 20 With 5 Straight Wins

Australian tennis player Talia Gibson is on fire, defeating five top-20 opponents in just three weeks and rocketing from world number 112 to 68. The 21-year-old from Perth shows no signs of slowing as she powers through the Miami Open without dropping a single set.

ABC Australia•2 min read
Elders Save 3 Endangered Languages in Remote Australia
Acts of Kindness•Mar 21

Elders Save 3 Endangered Languages in Remote Australia

In a tiny community closer to Timor Leste than Perth, Indigenous elders are racing against time to revive three ancestral languages spoken by only a handful of people. Their efforts are empowering the next generation with cultural strength and identity.

ABC Australia•2 min read
Dance Company Performs Inside Bowling Alley to Challenge Limits
Community Heroes•Mar 19

Dance Company Performs Inside Bowling Alley to Challenge Limits

Restless Dance Theatre turned a bowling alley into a stage to celebrate what people with disabilities can do. The show challenges the common practice of installing gutter bumpers before people even ask for help.

ABC Australia•2 min read
Sam Kerr Leads Australia to Women's Asian Cup Final
Videos•Mar 18

Sam Kerr Leads Australia to Women's Asian Cup Final

Australia's Sam Kerr scored a brilliant goal to defeat China 2-1 in the Asian Cup semifinal, sending her team to Saturday's final in Sydney. The Matildas are now one win away from their first Asian Cup title in 16 years.

SBS Australia•2 min read
Matildas Beat China 2-1, Reach Asian Cup Final
Sports•Mar 17

Matildas Beat China 2-1, Reach Asian Cup Final

Australia's women's soccer team secured a thrilling 2-1 semifinal victory over China at Perth Stadium, booking their place in the 2026 Asian Cup final. Goals from Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr powered the Matildas through in front of their home crowd.

ABC Australia•2 min read
Taiwan Stuns China in Asian Cup Before Extra-Time Loss
Sports•Mar 15

Taiwan Stuns China in Asian Cup Before Extra-Time Loss

Taiwan held defending champions China scoreless for over 90 minutes in a stunning defensive performance before falling 2-0 in extra time. The underdog team earned global respect at the Women's Asian Cup in Perth.

SBS Australia•2 min read
Sam Kerr Returns Home for Historic World Cup Qualifier
Sports•Mar 13

Sam Kerr Returns Home for Historic World Cup Qualifier

Sixteen years after her backflip goal launched her career, Sam Kerr leads Australia's Matildas into a quarter-final rematch against North Korea in her hometown of Perth. A win secures their spot in the 2027 Women's World Cup.

SBS Australia•2 min read
Alyssa Healy Retires as Australia Dominates India in Test
Sports•Mar 8

Alyssa Healy Retires as Australia Dominates India in Test

Australian cricket legend Alyssa Healy ended her international career with a commanding 10-wicket victory over India in Perth. The win sealed a stunning comeback in the multi-format series, with Australia's rising stars showing the future is bright.

ABC Australia•3 min read
Perth Beach Sculpture Festival Returns After Public Outcry
Solutions•Mar 6

Perth Beach Sculpture Festival Returns After Public Outcry

After being cancelled in 2025 due to funding cuts, Perth's beloved Sculpture by the Sea is back at Cottesloe Beach thanks to massive public support and new funding. The free outdoor exhibition now features 70 artworks from around the world.

ABC Australia•3 min read
Sam Kerr Scores as Matildas Win Asian Cup Opener in Perth
Sports•Mar 1

Sam Kerr Scores as Matildas Win Asian Cup Opener in Perth

Sam Kerr headed home the winning goal as Australia launched their home Asian Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over the Philippines in Perth. The win marks a promising start for the Matildas in front of passionate home fans still riding the wave of their 2023 World Cup magic.

ABC Australia•2 min read
Perth News Anchors Break World Record After 40 Years
Community Heroes•Mar 1

Perth News Anchors Break World Record After 40 Years

Two Australian TV anchors just earned a Guinness World Record for broadcasting together for over 40 years. Rick Ardon and Susannah Carr have delivered more than 10,000 newscasts side by side in Perth.

Google News - World Record•3 min read
Matildas Keeper Arnold Ready for Asian Cup at Home
Sports•Feb 25

Matildas Keeper Arnold Ready for Asian Cup at Home

Australia's star goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold is feeling confident ahead of the Asian Cup tournament starting Sunday, despite limited game time during the off-season. The Matildas will face the Philippines in their opening match in Perth.

ABC Australia•2 min read
Australia Backs Two Giant Pumped Hydro Projects Worth $6B
Planet Wins•Feb 25

Australia Backs Two Giant Pumped Hydro Projects Worth $6B

New South Wales just fast-tracked two massive pumped hydro projects that will store renewable energy for up to 16 hours, helping Australia move beyond coal power. Together, they'll generate enough electricity to power every home in Perth during peak demand.

PV Magazine•3 min read
How Perth's Goth Scene Saved One Woman's Life
Acts of Kindness•Feb 25

How Perth's Goth Scene Saved One Woman's Life

Emma Baird found belonging in Perth's 1980s goth community during her darkest teenage years. Nearly 40 years later, she credits the subculture with helping save her life and shaping her identity.

SBS Australia•2 min read

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