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More than a riding centre

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Perth’s own Dolly

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Making waves

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Month by month

Southern River fire contained

By Marie Gooley on April 4, 2019

The green waste blaze threatened local hockey facilities.

Vogue names Kings Park one of the best in the world

By Shalinn Yeap on April 4, 2019

WA’s Kings Park now recognised world-wide.

Spud-tacular! Spudshed returns to Spearwood roots

By Morgan de Smidt on April 4, 2019

Shoppers flock to the new Spearwood Spudshed for free potatoes.

Show of Force in city

By Jacob O'Reilly on March 28, 2019

Global Rapid Rugby is rugby’s answer to shorter format sports such as AFLX and the Big Bash.

Groms surfing safe into the future

By Kellie Balaam on March 22, 2019

Surfing WA is about to get a new spick and span HQ.

Perth’s leap in liveability

By Tiegen Austen on March 21, 2019

Perth has climbed from last place in the rankings.

Category four cyclone heads for Pilbara

By Eloise Parks on March 21, 2019

‘Veronica’ is expected to make landfall this weekend.

Unemployment drops but not for full-timers

By Jake Santa Maria on March 21, 2019

More part-time work offsets a drop in full-time positions.

WA rail: ‘It’s not a bidding war’

By Bonnie Meacock on March 21, 2019

Shorten to inject another $150 million into WA Metronet if elected.

Shame set in stone

By Eliza Lyon on March 21, 2019

Victims of forced adoption have been commemorated in Victoria Park.

Fortescue joins self-driving race

By Jake Santa Maria on March 21, 2019

From trucks to cars, a bold leap into future tech.

Cultures unite in wake of terror

By Jonathan Fernandes on March 21, 2019

Artist Tusif Ahmad displays his ‘Islamic papercutting exhibition’ in wake of Christchurch attack.

Shave the world

By Nell Van on March 21, 2019

Curtin University’s World’s Greatest Shave event exceeds $10 000 goal.

Spearhead Kennedy to miss season opener

By Ysabella Salisbury on March 21, 2019

Star forward not available for the trip east.

Experts warn about sharing violent videos

By Matthew Goddard on March 21, 2019

The videos may encourage copycats, mental health experts say.

AFL returns at A-League’s expense

By matthew comito on March 21, 2019

Will our city lose interest in the high-flying Perth Glory once the AFL rolls into town?

Celebrating Bunuru at Yagan Square

By Ailish Delaney on March 21, 2019

Noongar season Bunuru’s close brings attention to Aboriginal culture and traditional entertainment.

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