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How do dictionaries remain ‘on point’?

By Isabella Clarke on June 26, 2018

New research shows how language, and dictionaries, are evolving online.

Buy now and pay more later

By Tanya Ajwani on June 18, 2018

AfterPay’s impact on credit rating has experts warning young people to proceed with caution. 

Gonski 2.0 may be too “resource hungry”

By Matthew Goddard on June 18, 2018

WA education leaders are concerned about the report’s lack of detail and the amount of funding it would require.

Call for dedicated WA cancer agency

By Steven Thomas on June 18, 2018

An increased awareness of brain cancer and its devastating impact is needed, researchers say.

Holistic approach to early education

By Indiana Lysaght on June 1, 2018

Busselton council has approved plans for a new alternative early learning centre in Vasse.

Proof: Science says yes to backpacking

By Emily Farquhar on May 31, 2018

“No matter what culture you come from, you definitely can benefit from backpacking”.

Don’t expect a wild winter this year

By Madeleine Stephens on May 31, 2018

Can Western Australia survive on less than average rainfall?

Dockers reshuffle players for Sunday’s clash

By Azhar Abdul Majid on May 31, 2018

Young Dockers’ players are set to take their place in Sunday’s game due to older players out with injury.

Perth is more smart city than meets the eye

By Rouchelle Gilmore on May 31, 2018

The Australian government endorses $50 million Smart Cities Program.

Paypass your way through London’s buskers

By Karina Vakil on May 31, 2018

No loose change to spare for a busker that catches your eye? No worries just tap and go.

Expectation rises for Freo Indigenous round

By Rachael Clifford on May 31, 2018

Dockers prepare for honorary indigenous round as player selection becomes murky ahead of Sunday’s game.

First ‘virtual power plant’ for Goldfields

By Azhar Abdul Majid on May 31, 2018

Australian first Virtual Power Plant signals new age for renewable energy distribution.

WA flu shot stock will last peak influenza period

By Jessica Powell on May 31, 2018

Shortages in the eastern states are not of concern for WA Department of Health.

Cyclists hit back at single file petition

By Michael Heaton on May 31, 2018

Lobby group wants to ban cyclists riding two abreast.

Darts break more than hearts

By Karina Vakil on May 31, 2018

World No Tobacco Day and the ADA is raising about the effects of tobacco on oral health.

Closure of former prison a victory for reconciliation

By Fraser Palamara on May 31, 2018

Experts say the decision on future redevelopment at Rottnest should be that of the Indigenous community.

WA netball community at Fever pitch

By Caelie Jones on May 31, 2018

Super Netball team West Coast Fever will play Giants Netball in a high stakes match on the weekend.

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