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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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A new vibe for Perth

By Nell Van on May 2, 2019

New funding for Perth organisation set to increase the city’s vibrancy

Perth’s disease immunity at risk

By Matthew Goddard on May 2, 2019

Researchers say Perth parents earning over $125,000 a year are less likely to vaccinate their children.

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By Eliza Lyon on May 2, 2019

Expert says banning face coverings in Sri Lanka is a “problematic” response.

Just keep swimming

By Rebecca Stacy on May 2, 2019

“Multiple patients have described feeling an impending sense of doom.”

Instagram trial removes likes from the public eye

By Belicia Tjendera on May 2, 2019

Instagram concerned over competitive culture in social media.

Queens Park to become WA’s ‘home of football’

By Jacob O'Reilly on May 2, 2019

Across the entire state, football is booming says Scott Morrison.

Safe zones being considered for abortion clinics

By Marie Gooley on April 18, 2019

The state government is considering using laws already in force in other states.

Lest we forget

By Katie MacFarlane on April 18, 2019

Everything you need to know about commemorating Anzac Day in Perth.

Fyfe to return for Giant test

By Azhar Abdul Majid on April 18, 2019

Fremantle will face the GWS Giants this Saturday at Manuka Oval.

$2.5 million pledged to reopen cultural centre

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Djeran dance at Fremantle

By Indiana Lysaght on April 18, 2019

Nyoongar art, dance and language lessons for kids during school holidays

Perth youth celebrated through artwork

By Tabarak Al Jrood on April 18, 2019

“Young people are our future and they should be celebrated in the community more often.”

Jervis won’t return to Perth

By Dan Const on April 18, 2019

The Wildcats big man won’t don the red jersey next season.

WA adults urged to vaccinate against measles

By Ruchitra Singh on April 18, 2019

Adults travelling over Easter should get the free jab.

Facility upgrades open the door for female players

By emma beaumont on April 18, 2019

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Experts conflicted over Notre Dame’s future

By Justin Sudmeyer on April 18, 2019

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Tall tails for Easter

By Dan Const on April 18, 2019

Meerkats and lemurs put on a show for the crowds with a festive feed.

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