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More than a riding centre

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Perth’s own Dolly

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Moorditj koorda: ‘Strong friends’ with our languages

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Keeping Indigenous languages alive through song and dance this Harmony Day.

Christchurch memorial held at Curtin University

By Scott Sandon on March 21, 2019

Hundreds turn out in solidarity with the people of New Zealand.

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By Nina Ricci on March 21, 2019

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St John app could save lives

By Caitlyn Watts on March 21, 2019

First Responder app pinpoints a sender’s location for the benefit of rescuers.

Northern suburbs to get tourism boat boost

By Rebecca Stacy on March 21, 2019

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Skipper excited for Honey Badger homecoming

By Marcus_Clare on March 21, 2019

The Western Force will take on the World XV on Friday night at HBF Park.

Fatal crash in Cooloongup

By Hannah Salt on March 21, 2019

A 40-year-old male driver has died.

Search continues for mother of abandoned newborn

By Ysabella Salisbury on March 21, 2019

Authorities hope to find the mother to ensure she’s OK.

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The Silk Road Culture Tour exhibits Chinese feminine artworks to ‘warm the world with women’s delicacy, fashion, and persistence’.

Perth students to strike tomorrow

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Students around the globe will protest to encourage action on climate change.

Williams out for Dockers AFLW clash

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Police hunt mother and child missing for 20 years

By Shannon Pearce on March 14, 2019

Their disappearance was only reported last year.

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By Justin Sudmeyer on March 14, 2019

The 1930s building could be replaced with a mixed use development.

Expert says Swan River seafood unlikely to kill

By Paul Clarke on March 14, 2019

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Police call for help to find missing mother and child

By Indiana Lysaght on March 14, 2019

They were last seen in the Merredin-Burracoppin area in 1998.

Defence and rebounding keys to Wildcats victory

By Jenelle Miles on March 14, 2019

Last week’s mistakes are this week’s focus.

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