‘Whacky weather kept us guessing,’ published in The Sunday Times in W.A. On 6.1.08, reported on the odd weather patterns in the state and described them as schizophrenic.

When StigmaWatch responded to your feedback and got in touch with the paper, both the editor and journalist understood why the language was stigmatising - and took action to make sure the same mistake would be avoided in the future. Staff were made aware of the slip, and how this wording could unintentionally alienate some readers.