Kate Stephens

Ivy was born 15 weeks early and spent the first few months of her life in intensive care. When she finally came home, her parents found most people did not understand what they had experienced.

A photography exhibition in Manjimup, Western Australia, helps highlight the ecological importance of what some say is a forgotten part of the planet’s biodiversity.

Withers is known as a suburb to avoid in the regional city of Bunbury. But after millions of dollars were invested in the area, is that reputation outdated?  

Withers is known as a suburb to avoid in the regional city of Bunbury. But after millions of dollars were invested in the area, is that reputation outdated?

A sustainability expert says using recycled water on parks and gardens is essential in WA’s climate. But despite handing over almost $12 million for a scheme in regional WA, the state government says its project is still in the design phase.

A WA town is reviewing its five international relationships after a council flagged a “no-value” issue with a Chinese city, but a local government expert says they still have a place.

Baby loggerhead turtles washed ashore after winter storms blew them off course need plenty of TLC before they can get back to their globe-crossing journey to Africa.

Thirteen statues have been sunk around the end of Busselton’s 1.8-kilometre-long jetty — and they’re already playing home to plenty of underwater life.

In a partial backdown over contentious demersal fishing bans, the government will allow charter operators to catch and cook certain species on their boats.

21-year-old Peter Wissink had a difficult upbringing surrounded by grief and fear. But taking part in a surf therapy program has helped reconnect him to the environment and helped to “slingshot” forward his wellbeing.