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Be(ing) 4 real

By Emily Vajs on October 22, 2026

Uni-mergency

By Kyle Halcyon on October 22, 2026

Baldivis drivers battle risky road

By Bethany Forbes on October 22, 2026

Learning about living with death

By Hannah Davies on October 18, 2026

Farming from above

By Gemma Seymour on October 16, 2026

Writing a different journey

By Hannah Davies on October 11, 2026

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It’s time: election blackout in action

By Eloise Parks on May 16, 2019
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Despite being barred from advertising on TV and radio, political parties continue to have free reign online.

Dockers ready for Bombers

By Matthew Goddard on May 16, 2019

Freo will learn from last weekend’s mistakes.

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By Scott Sandon on May 16, 2019

Alabama Republicans have passed a bill with the chance to overturn Roe v. Wade and rescind abortion protections in the U.S.

Southern Lights captured in WA

By Ailish Delaney on May 16, 2019

WA is unlikely to view the Aurora Australis tonight, but sightings remain a possibility for TAS and southern VIC.

Huge ice and cannabis seizure

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Two Organised Crime Squad investigations bring in big WA haul.

Unemployment rate increases to 5.2 per cent

By WI Reporters on May 16, 2019

Bad news for the Coalition ahead of the election, with the numbers even worse in WA.

Election day dread

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Recent government controversies are making Australians dread election day.

Loneliness a national crisis

By Jade Bradford on May 14, 2019

Australia lags behind other countries in tackling the issue, expert warns.

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Environmental design strategies fight crime and liven the atmosphere on Beaufort Street.

Organ donor specialists slam idle government

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Worst Swan River algae flare

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A species of toxic algae in the Swan River has reached an all-time high.

UAP candidate declares: ‘I’m not on a losing side’

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United Australia Party candidate believes Australians deserve better from their politicians.

To drop or not to drop?

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WA students are getting involved in the pill testing debate.

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State Budget winners and losers

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By Justin Sudmeyer on May 9, 2019

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

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