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Perth’s underground smackdown

By Lachlan Denney on July 17, 2026

Love at first swipe?

By Oda Bekkestad on July 17, 2026

No room to sing

By Kyle Halcyon on July 17, 2026

Rebuilding Te Whare Tapa Wha

By Renee Hilton-Jones on July 7, 2026

Pride flagged for removal

By Rachel Jennings on May 19, 2026

Fighting fire with fire

By Nima Monazami on May 14, 2026

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The virus hasn’t vanished

By Myah Waldock on October 29, 2025
A COVID test box, a white surgical face mask, and a bottle of hand sanitiser placed against a white backdrop.

More than 1000 Australians have died from COVID-19 in 2025. The disease is still in the community.

Exmouth plan: sanctuaries + industry

By Maddison Lord on October 29, 2025

Plans to turn Exmouth Gulf into a marine park have raised questions among local residents and conservationists.

Conversion practices still legal in WA

By Grace Bell on October 29, 2025
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The WA Government has put banning conversion practices on the back burner, despite nearly three years of promises to pass legislation.

Space life? It’s like camping

By Georgina Cook on October 29, 2025

What needs to happen to boost the number of people living in space? A Curtin expert says thinking of it like camping is useful.

Driven by history

By Jackson Mithen on October 29, 2025

A rare Hudson Super-Six has arrived in Perth, marking a milestone for WA’s motoring heritage.

Finding emo

By Ben McLauchlin on October 29, 2025

Perth emos are struggling with the limitations of Perth’s isolation but the community is as strong as ever.

York’s tribute takes flight

By Jake Walsh on October 29, 2025

After 75 years, Australia’s equal worst peacetime aviation disaster has been honoured, thanks to efforts by the community of York.

ADHD: epidemic or overreaction?

By Sophie Cory on October 29, 2025

Over a million Australians are diagnosed with ADHD, up 300 per cent in ten years. Is it due to better health care or over-diagnosis?

Why so many roundabouts?

By Ma Angela Garavillas on October 29, 2025

In a bid to reduce fatal T-bone crashes, roundabouts are WA’s new traffic calming trend.

Loneliness in later life

By Anndora Veselovski on October 29, 2025

Experts and residents warn aged care can often come with hidden costs to mental health.

Singing with pride

By Harriet Dash on October 29, 2025

The Perth Pride Choir is preparing to host an international LGBTQIA+ choral festival next year.

From Italy, with love

By Mary Barker on October 29, 2025
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After a successful annual homemade sausage competition, the WA Italian Club continues to celebrate the Italian way of life.

ADHD? I’m still waiting thanks

By Arianna Buonocore on October 29, 2025

While the State Government is making moves to improve ADHD diagnosis, the slow pace is not picking up anytime soon.

Pulling analog into focus

By Luke Rechichi on October 29, 2025

Young creatives searching for meaning in an increasingly digital world are driving a bold resurgence in analog film.

Chat GP

By Chloe Woods on October 28, 2025

A Perth woman speaks out after her doctor used ChatGPT to diagnose her during a consult – this isn’t normal, is it?

Arts access equals success

By Luca Daniel on October 28, 2025

Visible or not, disability affects many of Australia’s creative artists, encouraging a community which advocates for each other.

The friends who can kill you

By Sebastian Salvo on October 28, 2025

How frenemies are cyberbullying young Australians as described by a devastated parent, a victim and experts in the field.

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