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Banks pay employees lip service: Finance union

By Nicole Lyttle on May 11, 2019

Despite claims of change, bank employees are still in fear of losing their jobs.

State Budget winners and losers

By WI Reporters on May 9, 2019

The McGowan Government today announced a $553 million Budget surplus for 2019-20.

Ramadan brings new focus

By Justin Sudmeyer on May 9, 2019

The holy month begins as Muslims reflect on a difficult year.

A purple benchmark

By Tanya Ajwani on May 9, 2019

The City of Canning has embraced the Purple Bench Project in support of domestic and family violence awareness.

Future is bright for BMX track

By Jenelle Miles on May 9, 2019

New lights for Perth BMX club.

Chinese culture celebrated in WA

By Shalinn Yeap on May 9, 2019

Experience the best that Chinese culture has to offer with the inaugural Perth Chung Wha Cultural Festival.

BreastScreen WA celebrates 10 years this Mothers Day

By Indiana Lysaght on May 9, 2019

At the Mother’s Day Classic walk and run.

Pill testing push for upcoming GTM

By Shannon Pearce on May 9, 2019

Should WA implement pill testing?

Educational pop-up showcases sustainable designs

By emma beaumont on May 9, 2019

A pop-up shop has opened to display clever home designs in response to the Freo Alternative.

UWA students push for homelessness awareness

By Indiana Lysaght on May 9, 2019

And raise money for the disadvantaged in Perth

Business is blooming

By Josh Sunderland on May 9, 2019

Mother’s Day is one of the busiest times of the year for florists. Here’s a look behind the scenes.

A challenge for all Australians

By Belicia Tjendera on May 9, 2019

22-year-old Kaytetye woman announces a national challenge to learn and preserve Aboriginal culture.

Budget promises roundup

By Sarah Makse on May 9, 2019

The State Budget will be released this afternoon.

Royal baby name revealed

By jessdunn02 on May 9, 2019

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced the name of the newborn to the world.

Clear skies for Mother’s Day

By Indiana Lysaght on May 9, 2019

Looking sunny for Mothers Day

Charity ride raises top prize

By WI Reporters on May 8, 2019

The lycra brigade rides across WA for kids in need.

McGowan’s meth promise

By WI Reporters on May 8, 2019

Curtin expert raises potential issues in McGowan’s $42.5 million plan.

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