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Perth’s underground smackdown

By Lachlan Denney on July 17, 2026

Love at first swipe?

By Oda Bekkestad on July 17, 2026

No room to sing

By Kyle Halcyon on July 17, 2026

Rebuilding Te Whare Tapa Wha

By Renee Hilton-Jones on June 26, 2026

Pride flagged for removal

By Rachel Jennings on May 19, 2026

Fighting fire with fire

By Nima Monazami on May 14, 2026

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The friends who can kill you

By Sebastian Salvo on October 28, 2025

How frenemies are cyberbullying young Australians as described by a devastated parent, a victim and experts in the field.

Break dancing through barriers

By Owen Sodano on October 28, 2025

Dancers with intellectual disabilities have cha cha-ed and fox-trotted their way to representing WA in a national competition next year.

Lionised

By Will Corbett on October 28, 2025

Singapore has been celebrating the 60th anniversary of its formation, leading to reflections on how it came to be, and where it goes from here.

The hunger for success

By Indya Cullen on October 28, 2025

Dancers are still feeling pressure to lose weight due to a toxic dance culture and the industry’s apparent reluctance to change.

Rethinking connection

By Amelia Crofts on October 28, 2025

Love and connection reimagined. From apps to events, new initiatives are helping neurodivergent people find romance and friendship.

I bet you’re watching

By George Spence on October 28, 2025

With betting on the rise, former gambling addicts and experts believe young children are over exposed to betting advertisements.

Succeeding in succession

By Max Ferrari on October 28, 2025

Passing the torch onto the next generation is proving difficult for Australia’s family businesses.

The end of the lane

By Stella McGann on October 26, 2025
Laughter bounces off the storefronts of Haji Lane. Photo: Stella McGann

Haji Lane is one of the most popular streets in Singapore, but its shopkeepers worry profits are being prioritised over culture.

The drag race

By Kailee Young on October 17, 2025

In conservative Singapore non-conformity is still difficult, yet the drag scene shines out and performers hope change comes fast.

The art of activism

By Tahnee Graham on October 8, 2025

In Singapore a smiley face is enough to land you in court, so people have turned to creative acts of protest.

Kids’ sport costs climb

By Lillian Ninyett on October 7, 2025

Families are paying more for kids’ sport while clubs are facing higher expenses for coaches, facilities and equipment.

AI chatbot supports mental health

By Georgina Cook on October 2, 2025

As seeking mental health support from AI is on the rise, Curtin University will be offering students a new way to support their wellbeing.

Off the canvas

By Jake Walsh on October 2, 2025
Muhammad Ashiq in Juggernaut Fight Club. Photo: Jake Walsh

For many Singaporeans who practise martial arts, the battles in the ring help them fight the battles within themselves.

Flower power

By Rhiannon Mayers on October 2, 2025

Singapore is promoting mental health through ‘therapeutic gardens’, and a WA hospital is following suit.

Going off track

By Rebecca Ruthven on October 2, 2025

Singapore hosts an annual Formula 1 Grand Prix, but its local motorsport scene has hit a major speed bump.

Aussie music advocacy

By Domenic Rossi on October 1, 2025

Local, home-grown musicians are struggling to find audiences, while the industry is adjusting to the rise of streaming and social media.

Fighting to even the score

By Luke Rechichi on October 1, 2025

A Curtin student who represents Australia in goalball is making a case for more opportunities for people with vision impairment.

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