Discover the story behind Perth's iconic 'walking man'

Anyone from WA who has traveled on Stirling Highway over the past 30 years would have seen 'the walking man'. He shuffled up and down the highway with his head down, back hunched, sometimes pushing a wheelbarrow or carrying plastic bags.

Have you ever wondered who he was? Gillian O'Shaughnessy uncovered the story behind the man.

Ex-premier's son says he's no tiger king despite push for outback big-cat zoo in Kimberley

A plan to breed big cats in an exotic animal sanctuary in a mystery location in the East Kimberley, has seen the youngest son of former WA premier Colin Barnett dubbed Australia's own tiger king.

Black Lives Matter protesters urged to stay home or breach WA public health rules

WA Premier Mark McGowan has adopted a harder line over this weekend's Black Lives Matter protest in Perth, urging people not to attend and to stick to the State's coronavirus restrictions.

Bentley street transformed into a playground

Taree St in Bentley has been converted to a park and playground. It has a sprint track, basketball and netball hoops, hopscotch, flying fox, swings and a mini skateboarding course.

It's part of the redevelopment of the whole area, which also saw the notorious Brownlie Towers public housing blocks demolished.

Perth research into personality traits of those who downloaded COVID-19 app

Researchers from the University of Western Australia interviewed almost 2000 Australians in early May to better understand their motivations around whether they chose to download the COVID-19 app. As Dr Julie Lee explained to Geoff Hutchison, the research reveals a lot about our political persuasions and attitudes towards security.

A quick lesson in Noongar language

Noongar language lessons are gaining popularity in Perth with many people wanting to learn the language of the traditional owners. Sharon Gregory, a Whadjuk Noongar woman, taught Gillian O'Shaughnessy a quick lesson with five Noongar words you need to know.

Recipe: A winter perfect slow-roast lamb

Russell Blaikie shared this recipe for delicious slow-roast lamb -- rubbed with cumin, coriander and white wine -- with Jessica Strutt on Focus.

Gardening: Worm farm 101

Worm farms are a great addition to any garden, but for beginners it can be difficult to know where to start. Gardening guru Sabrina Hahn dished the dirt to Gillian O'Shaughnessy on Afternoons about how to get the best from your worms.

Win the new Hard Quiz board game!

Get ready to play HARD at home! Australia’s favourite TV quiz show is now a board game with more than 1300 real questions from the show. You can play an Expert Round, a Tom’s Round, a People's Round and a final Hard-off. The Hard Quiz board game is available now from game retailers.

To go in the running, enter your details by 5pm on Wednesday 17 June.