Raising the Bar Perth 2026

Deepfakes mean seeing is no longer believing. Learn how AI video works, spot convincing fakes, and protect yourself and your business.

Porn gets billions of visits yet remains taboo. Discover global and Australian trends, hidden viewing habits down to state and local level.

Technology is reshaping farming with AI, robotics and smart design helping farmers grow food sustainably amid climate and labour challenges.

WA’s coasts are changing faster. We’ll explore hard protection, nature-based solutions, retreat—and pathways to sustainable coastal futures.

WA's prison rates are soaring and costly. Are we more criminal, or is the system failing? Explore smarter ways to handle crime.

WA's mental health system is failing many. Are 'complex needs' really to blame, or can putting humans first make care simpler?

Learn how governments drive vaccine uptake, why US MAGA rejects immunisation, and how Australia can prepare for the impact here.

Tinnitus shows how brain plasticity creates phantom perceptions. Discover how the changing brain alters all senses and shapes reality.

What do Ozempic and Mounjaro mean for muscle and heart health? Hear world-first findings from UWA’s T-REX study on weight-loss therapies.

Honey remains a powerful, ancient medicine. Discover how it kills bacteria, and why varieties like Manuka and Jarrah differ in strength.