Sarah Brookes

WA has the second-lowest number of fully immunised five-year-olds in the country, and in some towns the rate is below the level needed for herd immunity.

New early detection and rapid bushfire suppression tech is being rolled out across the world and along Australia’s east coast. But it seems WA must wait a while.

It’s been revealed that there are no environment laws in WA to protect a unique species from losing its habitat to a sprawling housing estate along Perth’s coast.

Homes will be legally required to disclose their energy efficiency rating at the point of sale under a new scheme being developed by the federal government so prospective buyers can identify whether homes are power soakers or energy efficient.

The 1000-lot estate proposed for the North Stoneville bush has hit another roadblock, with both the proponent and opponents sharpening their legal swords.

An eye-catching arachnid known for its intricate courtship dance was discovered near Yanchep. Now, a housing estate is landing on its sandy doorstep.

The dogs were found at a property in Perth’s eastern suburbs in a confronting scene for staff.

Over a quarter of all pet surrenders are linked to housing issues. Now, a landlord will be only able to refuse pets if they can give authorities a good reason.

Perth’s birth rate is the lowest it’s been since 2006, and it has not seen such a sharp fall in births since the contraceptive pill was introduced in the 1970s.

Two years into the fight to protect Perth’s urban tree canopy from a sesame seed-sized pest, mayors are slamming authorities for not acting fast enough to fight an ‘agricultural disaster’ changing the face of the city as know it.